TSX rises, Nov. 7-11
The S&P/TSX Venture Composite Index dove 34.07 points, or 4.5%, to a 727.91-point close in the aftermath of the U.S. presidential election. Spot gold prices…
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Women Who Rock to hold third mentoring ‘Auction for Action’
If you’re a female student or recent graduate of a mining-related discipline, be sure to take a look at the Women Who Rock organization’s “I…
Renard & Gahcho Kué: Two new reasons to celebrate Canadian diamonds
It’s been nearly a decade since Canada, the world’s third-largest diamond producer, has added any significant new production. But this fall has seen two new…
Pressure grows on Samarco, one year after tailings disaster
Legal and financial pressures are mounting on Samarco, one year after a tailings dam failure sent 60 million cubic metres of mine waste and sludge…
Newmont’s Long Canyon is early and below budget
Newmont Mining (NYSE: NEM) has brought its newest gold mine, Long Canyon, online in Nevada, two months ahead of schedule and US$50 million under budget….
Endeavour Mining says Ity may emerge as ‘flagship asset’
VANCOUVER — Endeavour Mining (TSX: EDV) is confident enough in its Ity gold mine in Côte d’Ivoire, West Africa, to start expansion next year. Recent exploration…
Rob McEwen on Donald Trump’s win
Rob McEwen, chairman and chief owner of McEwen Mining (TSX: MUX; NYSE: MUX), shared his thoughts with The Northern Miner about the election of Donald…
Lucara sees a strong finish to 2016
Lucara Diamond’s (TSX: LUC) third-quarter earnings slumped partly due to the timing of its sales, but it expects to catch up in the fourth quarter….
Prairie snapshots: Eight companies to watch
The compelling geology, excellent infrastructure and mining friendly business environment of Canada’s Prairie provinces have helped a lively mining scene flourish, with companies large and…
Metanor eyes 2017 restart at Barry
VANCOUVER — Metanor Resources (TSXV: MTO) hopes that a restart of its Barry open-pit gold mine in Val-d’Or, Que., will bring some extra pep to…
Hudbay reopens Constancia after brief suspension
Hudbay Minerals (TSX: HBM; NYSE: HBM) announced on Nov. 8 that it had suspended operations at its Constancia copper mine in Peru for safety reasons…
Editorial: Federal gov’t to establish Canadian Infrastructure Bank
The federal government’s latest initiative comes right out of the Liberal Party of Canada’s 2015 election platform: “We will establish the Canadian Infrastructure Bank to…