Lydian scores small victory for its gold project in Armenia

A small number of citizens alleged that “new ecological factors” had come to light, which justified voiding Amulsar’s Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA).

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 19, 2019 | 3:13 am

Nemaska Lithium idles Whabouchi mine, Shawinigan plant

As the price of lithium continues its slide and with no firm financing commitment, Nemaska has shut down operations temporarily.

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | November 18, 2019 | 2:49 pm

Proposed standards for mining waste dams draw concerns from industry trade group

The world's largest mining trade group said it has concerns with standards being considered for global tailings dam safety.

Reuters | November 18, 2019 | 10:38 am

Rio Tinto enters ‘historic’ partnership with Innu community in Quebec

Rio Tinto and the Ekuanitshit community have been engaged in a formal process of reconciliation and dialogue for nearly 10 years.

Jackson Chen | November 18, 2019 | 10:21 am

Deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon hits “highest level in a decade”

Areas where trees have been removed soared 29.5% to 9,762 square km in the year to July 30, 2019 at a pace equivalent to about two soccer fields a minute — the fastest since 2008.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 18, 2019 | 10:14 am