Focus on Mining
US miners push Washington to revive long-dormant Bureau of Mines for critical minerals
The effort is aimed at streamlining how the U.S. government regulates and supports critical minerals production.
Canada sets high bar for approving large M&A deals in critical minerals
Canada announced any major deals targeting producers of critical minerals would only be approved under "the most exceptional circumstances".
Canada approves Glencore takeover of Teck coal unit, with conditions
Ottawa has approved Glencore's acquisition of miner Teck Resources' steelmaking coal unit with strict conditions to preserve jobs.
Yukon minister says cyanide found in creek near mine spill, after firm issues denial
Yukon's mining minister says elevated levels of cyanide have been detected in a waterway after an equipment failure and slide of ore at...
TSX climbs to four-week high as metal mining shares jump
The materials group, which includes metal miners and fertilizer companies, rose 3.4%, as a weaker U.S. dollar boosted gold and copper prices.
First Nation seeks halt to Yukon mining after failure at gold mine
The First Nation in central Yukon has also demanded an independent investigation into the recent failure of equipment at a gold mine.
Chile’s Codelco sees copper output ticking up in second half of year
Codelco's output should tick up in the second half of this year, the chairman of Chile's state-run miner said.
Russian firms raise zinc output to meet government demand: sources
Russian firms have boosted zinc metal production over the past month to benefit from rising state demand and reduce reliance on China.
Rio Tinto in talks to avert strike at Mongolian copper mine
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Global miner Rio Tinto is negotiating with workers at its Oyu Tolgoi copper operations in Mongolia to avert further industrial...
