Canada Top Stories

New DRC mining code ‘far from striking a good balance’ — Barrick CEO

Following the merger between Randgold and Barrick Gold, CEO Mark Bristow discusses the strategy of the new entity.

Global Business Reports | September 3, 2019 | 4:07 pm

Marathon continues to drill good grades at Valentine

Highlights include 3.36 g/t gold over 13.0 metres, 3.87 g/t…

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | September 3, 2019 | 3:47 pm

Sirios obtains up to 97% gold recovery at Cheechoo

A second phase of metallurgical testing is planned.

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | September 3, 2019 | 3:38 pm

Alberta coal mine reclamation to create green energy source

The Paintearth coal mine will be the site of innovative…

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | September 3, 2019 | 3:36 pm

Minera Alamos acquires stake in Prime Mining

Minera currently has three exploration assets in Mexico, including the…

MINING.com Editor | August 30, 2019 | 2:52 pm

Canada sends billion-dollar message to oil industry

Rumours out of Ottawa suggest federal government is considering major legislation to make companies liable for accidents.

Oilprice.com | February 6, 2013 | 8:58 pm

If you’re selling, hungry Hudbay is buying

Toronto-based miner willing to spend up to $400m to 'tuck something in this year'.

Frik Els | February 6, 2013 | 6:59 pm

Silver Wheaton buys $1.9 billion of Vale gold

Silver Wheaton acquires Vale gold streams worth $1.9 billion

MINING.com Editor | February 6, 2013 | 3:00 pm

Big holes found in Canada’s oil spill plans

Report shows Canadian taxpayers could be on the hook for a massive environmental cleanup bill in the event of an offshore oil leak.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 6, 2013 | 2:05 pm

Canadian mining and oil companies set to expand staff numbers

A new survey by one of the world's leading recruitment firms reveals that nearly a half of companies in the Canadian resources sector plan to expand their staff numbers in 2013.

Marc Howe | February 6, 2013 | 7:10 am

Zimbabwe unlikely to access money coming from its diamond industry: report

The country's diamond industry seems to be under the control of a "predatory elite."

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 5, 2013 | 8:10 pm

Global mining industry faces unprecedented threats: report

Resource nationalism, poor infrastructure that hinders development and supply chain disruptions are some of the biggest risks the global mining sector will face this year.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 5, 2013 | 5:54 pm