Mining operations strive to be safe, efficient, and productive, but they often allocate up to 50% of their annual budget to equipment […]
NOVAGOLD is entering a pivotal new phase as it advances the Donlin Gold Project toward a construction decision, buoyed by strong 2025 […]
China is vast, not only in size and population but also in mineral wealth. Known to have immense reserves of coal, iron ore, base metals and gold, its potential mineral resources have intrigued the in...
In Mexico's northeastern state of Coahuila, the country's largest coal mining complex fuels nearby generating plants that produce about 10% of Mexico's electrical energy needs. Here, the country's new...
Chilean update from Placer DomePlacer Dome Inc. of Vancouver reported that its wholly owned Zaldivar copper mine in northern Chile's Region II produced 37,550 tonnes of copper in the second quarter, i...
In the fast-paced world in which we live, relevant communication can be drowned out by a sea of white noise. Everyday, at home and in the office, we are flooded with e-mail, regular mail, junk mail, f...
$55 million sale of equipment to Minera EscondidaVancouver-based Finning International Inc. said its Chilean operation has sold 20 pieces of Caterpillar Inc. equipment to Minera Escondida Limitada, on...
Platinum, palladium prices and demand move in opposite directions in 2002, trend to continue in 2003According to a report by Johnson Matthey (JM), platinum demand during 2002 rose by 5% to a new high ...
Since December 1997, the Raglan mine in the far north of Qubec has been pumping out a significant amount of nickel and copper concentrate for its owner, Falconbridge Limited. The Toronto-based compan...
After a major expansion, the LaRonde gold mine near Val d'Or, Qubec is again hitting its stride. Records are being set for underground development, ore production and mill throughput.For Toronto-base...
Upgrades made to 992G wheel loaderIllinois-based Caterpillar announces that several new features have been added to its 992G wheel loader to improve the durability, operating comfort and ease of servi...
CMJ: Mr. Hamad, you were appointed to this position this past April. How has your previous career experience prepared you for your responsibility as Minister of Natural Resources?Hamad: The Ministry o...
Having been to Qubec City several times before, I was looking forward to a return trip to this charming and historic city. Most of my previous trips were for pleasure, usually a week in the middle of...
The Raglan mine is the only nickel mine in Qubec now, but it may be pointing the way toward future mining in the province. The mine in the Cape Smith Belt of far northern Qubec (Nunavik) is in the c...
