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Two years ago the world entered what was called the "greatest recession since 1929." Whether it was or not is still open to debate. Among the first casualties of the downturn were commodity prices. Ma...

Wealth from Waste

Mining has long been an active part of Arizona's history and makeup because of the State's topography and its wealth of minerals. The Town of Bisbee, in particular, is one of the most historic mining ...

Latin america remains a land of opportunity

Mining activity is still the driving force in several Latin American countries. Despite the short-sighted concerns regarding a potential decline in Chinese demand for commodities and a situation of no...

Greenland is key to canadian junior’s dream

An upstart Canadian junior with big dreams is breaking new ground in remote territories -geographically, politically, and in the eccentric world of international gem marketing.

Old mine holds new prospects

It's been more than 50 years since artisanal miners trekked through the rugged Andean cordillera of Chile in search of precious metals and judging from what they left behind, they weren't too successf...

Inuit embrace mining to secure future

A true partnership has been forged by Agnico-Eagle Mines and the Inuit of Baker Lake, Nunavut, one that treats the land with respect and provides a modern future for young members of the community. Th...

Global Mining Industry shows signs of financial recovery

It was a rollercoaster of a year, but 2009 ended on a positive note for the mining industry. By the end of 2009, the top 40 global mining companies experienced a rapid recovery of market capitalizatio...

Farewell, not GOODBYE

The saying "Time flies when your having fun" really hit home the other day when I checked the calendar and realized that I'll be retiring from Canadian Mining Journal at the end of the month after mor...

Ray’s Readers Write

Dear Ray, On behalf of everyone at Barrick Gold Corporation, we wish you all the best as you retire. Your leadership and […]

Getting Public-Private Partnerships Right

There is no doubt that corporate social responsibility is rising up on the public sector policy agenda around the world. In the private sector, corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs are no lo...