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BC Supreme Court rules Mineral Tenure Act not addressing Indigenous consultation duty

Indigenous groups and the mining industry praised the British Columbia Supreme Court’s ruling that the province must consult with Indigenous groups before granting mineral claims, upholding the Crown’s duty to these communities. The court on Tuesday gave the provincial government...

Wesdome Gold Mines on course for record year of production

The increased output is a result of mining higher-grade ore from the Kiena underground mine in Quebec.

Staff Writer | October 17, 2024 | 11:18 am

Mining associations unveil effort to simplify sector’s ESG standards

The new program, called the Consolidated Mining Standard Initiative, aims to simplify the current mining standards, making them applicable to any production facility committed to ESG.

Reuters | October 17, 2024 | 10:53 am

Gold price sets new record high on US election uncertainty, monetary easing

Bullion has now risen by more than 30% this year, setting multiple record levels along the way.

Staff Writer | October 17, 2024 | 9:44 am

Colombia mining group warns government decree puts sector at risk

The decree, published at the beginning of this year, allows Colombia's environment ministry to declare areas as natural resource reserve zones for a five-year period.

Reuters | October 17, 2024 | 8:58 am

BC Supreme Court rules Mineral Tenure Act not addressing Indigenous consultation duty

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Wesdome Gold Mines on course for record year of production

Mining associations unveil effort to simplify sector’s ESG standards

Gold price sets new record high on US election uncertainty, monetary easing

Colombia mining group warns government decree puts sector at risk