Mongolia’s mining boom takes toll in locals health While mining giants have boost Mongolia’s economy, illegal miners keep polluting the environment and driving industry's death figures up. Cecilia Jamasmie | April 3, 2014 | 5:24 pm
Ebola outbreak in Guinea forces miners to lock down operations Brazilian iron ore giant Vale has removed its six international employees and put its local workers on leave. Cecilia Jamasmie | April 3, 2014 | 3:03 pm
Scientists warn silver particles harmful for humans, wildlife Silver days as one of the best allies of modern medicine may have its days counted. Cecilia Jamasmie | April 3, 2014 | 12:18 pm
Canada must open mining to First Nations to remain competitive— study Canada should allow more private ownership of mineral rights, particularly from First Nations, says the Fraser Institute latest report. Cecilia Jamasmie | April 3, 2014 | 10:45 am
Chile’s mining area hit by 7.8 magnitude aftershock, President evacuated The aftershock was the strongest of several that have followed Tuesday's massive 8.2-magnitude. Mining operations remain unaffected. Cecilia Jamasmie | April 3, 2014 | 9:00 am
Goldcorp halts operations at Los Filos mine in Mexico Gold giant was unable to negotiate the renewal of an occupancy agreement with a group of landowners. Cecilia Jamasmie | April 2, 2014 | 5:56 pm
Anglo American considers closing platinum mines in South Africa The now three-month strike over pay in the country's platinum belt has forced Amplats to declare a force majeure on a long list of suppliers. Cecilia Jamasmie | April 2, 2014 | 3:59 pm
BHP bullish on coal demand, but says prices to remain weak The mining giant believes demand for coal to keep growing over the next 20 years, driven mainly by China and India. Cecilia Jamasmie | April 2, 2014 | 2:56 pm
8.2 earthquake rattles Chile’s mining hub, ports World prices for copper jumped as the quake in the world's No.1 producer raised supply concerns. Cecilia Jamasmie | April 2, 2014 | 9:30 am
Oil sands air emissions linked to serious health problems Independent report finds conclusive link between the industry's activities and human health. Cecilia Jamasmie | April 1, 2014 | 5:47 pm
