Russell: China goes after low-hanging coal fruit, the real challenge is at home
President Xi Jinping’s promise to end China’s financing of overseas coal-fired power plants was broadly welcomed by environmentalists,...
Ecuador expects 4 major mining projects to start up by 2025
Ecuador expects four major mining projects to start production by the end of President Guillermo Lasso’s first term in 2025, as the...
Platinum-group prices are being hammered by the chip shortage
The shortage of semiconductors is clobbering the price of platinum-group metals as investors brace for a long-lasting hit to car...
Nigerian minister wants death penalty for gold smuggling
Gold smugglers in Africa’s largest economy deserve the death penalty, Nigeria’s deputy minister in charge of mining development said. ...
Teck Resources weighs sale, spinoff of $8 billion coal unit
Teck Resources Ltd. is exploring options for its metallurgical coal business, including a sale or spinoff that could value the unit at as...
Biden administration moves to block Alaska Pebble mine
The Biden administration said it will relaunch a process that could permanently protect Bristol Bay — a vital Alaskan watershed — from...
Mexican miners warn of ‘major delays’ from environment, water rules
Mexican mining companies face “major delays” with environmental and water permits, the head of sector chamber Camimex said on Monday, as...
AngloGold eyes Argentina projects in partnership with Latin Metals
Canada’s Latin Metals (TSX-V: LMS) (OTCQB: LMSQF) has inked a potential partnership deal with one of the world’s biggest gold miners –...
IAMGOLD halts transport to and from Burkina Faso mine after attack
Canada’s IAMGOLD (TSX: IMG)(NYSE: IAG) has suspended convoys to and from its Essakane gold mine in Burkina Faso near the border with...