Mining Articles

Minerals Council of Australia calls for tax, workplace law reform

Feb. 10, 2019, 12:46 PM / Valentina Ruiz Leotaud

The Minerals Council of Australia published a report titled The Next Frontier: Australian Mining Policy Priorities where it asks the government to advanced a revived tax reform that removes barriers that hinder the growth of the country's mining sector.According to the Council, such reform would encourage additional investment in capital and technology."Australia should have strong tax integrity r...Read More

Minerals Council of Australia calls for tax, workplace law reform

Feb. 10, 2019, 12:46 PM / Valentina Ruiz Leotaud

The Minerals Council of Australia published a report titled The Next Frontier: Australian Mining Policy Priorities where it asks the government to advanced a revived tax reform that removes barriers that hinder the growth of the country's mining sector.According to the Council, such reform would encourage additional investment in capital and technology."Australia should have strong tax integrity r...Read More

Codelco ready to resume operations at Chuquicamata despite torrential rains

Feb. 10, 2019, 11:41 AM / Valentina Ruiz Leotaud

The world's No. 1 copper producer, Codelco, issued a statement this Saturday saying that it is ready to restart operations at the Chuquicamata mine in northern Chile, following a suspension prompted by severe rains.In the press release, Codelco explained that its plan is to gradually restore operations. Therefore, it called on employees scheduled to work on Saturday to be at their posts starting a...Read More

Nanosized diamond used to create super strong aluminum alloy

Feb. 10, 2019, 10:10 AM / Valentina Ruiz Leotaud

Scientists with London's Brunel University and Tomsk State University ran a successful experiment that allowed them to introduce nanoscale diamond into an aluminum melt using ultrasonic treatment.In a media statement, the researchers said the result of their trial will be used to create new materials, mainly for maritime transport. Prior to their lab test, no one had synthesized alloys with nanodi...Read More

Nanosized diamond used to create super strong aluminum alloy

Feb. 10, 2019, 10:10 AM / Valentina Ruiz Leotaud

Scientists with London's Brunel University and Tomsk State University ran a successful experiment that allowed them to introduce nanoscale diamond into an aluminum melt using ultrasonic treatment.In a media statement, the researchers said the result of their trial will be used to create new materials, mainly for maritime transport. Prior to their lab test, no one had synthesized alloys with nanodi...Read More

Half of the world's biggest miners do not keep track of their tailings risk management mea...

Feb. 10, 2019, 10:05 AM / Valentina Ruiz Leotaud

Following last month's tailings dam disaster at Vale's (NYSE: VALE) C??rrego do Feij??o mining complex, which left at least 140 dead, Amsterdam-based Responsible Mining Foundation issued a statement highlighting the findings of its 2018 Responsible Mining Index report related to miners' tailing dams.According to the report, many of the world's largest mining companies are not able to 'know and sho...Read More

Half of the world's biggest miners do not keep track of their tailings risk management measures -report

Feb. 10, 2019, 10:05 AM / Valentina Ruiz Leotaud

Following last month's tailings dam disaster at Vale's (NYSE: VALE) C??rrego do Feij??o mining complex, which left at least 140 dead, Amsterdam-based Responsible Mining Foundation issued a statement highlighting the findings of its 2018 Responsible Mining Index report related to miners' tailing dams.According to the report, many of the world's largest mining companies are not able to 'know and sho...Read More

What Should Investors Know About The Future Of Highland Gold Mining Limited's (LON:HGM)?

Sun Feb 10 03:02:32 2019 / Staff reporter

Want to participate in a short research study? Help shape the future of investing tools and you could win a $250 gift card! In June 2018, Highland Gold Mining LimitedRead More...Read full newsRead More

Moho Resources (ASX:MOH) Makes Gold and Base Metals Discovery at Empress Springs

Sun Feb 10 00:00:11 2019 / Staff reporter

Moho Resources has stumbled upon a virgin gold and base metals discovery at its Empress Springs gold project in Queensland.Read full newsRead More

4 Ways the Aphria Inc (TSX:APHA) Takeover Bid Could Play Out

February 10, 2019 / Andrew Button

Aphria Inc (TSX:APHA)(NYSE:APHA)'s Green Growth Brands takeover drama is in the news again. After a first offer was proposed and rejected in December for $2.8 billion, Green Growth came back in January with a $2.35 billion offer. Aphria once again rejected Green Growth's advances, and has openly referred to the takeover bid as "hostile" in a press release.It's clear that Green Growth is hungry...Read More

Building Canadian Wealth: Start Your Diversified TFSA Portfolio With These 5 Top Stocks

February 10, 2019 / Karen Thomas, CFA

Canadians have had a lot to celebrate with the inception of the TFSA back in 2009. The annual limit for 2019 has risen to $6,000, and with this the cumulative room that Canadian investors have is $63,500.Assuming we are able to fully benefit from this room, and even if we can only partially benefit from it, the amount of savings that comes from its tax-free status is significant in the short term...Read More

The S&P/TSX Composite Index Is Being Beaten by Gold Stocks: Why We Can Expect This to Continue

February 10, 2019 / Karen Thomas, CFA

With the market struggling with an economic growth slowdown, a weaker housing market, and consumer debt that remains high, leaving the "consumer" economy in Canada at risk, the S&P/TSX Composite Index is looking vulnerable.The index is up a mere 3.5% in the last year, as all of these concerns and more have weighed on stocks and investor sentiment.But that's nothing to panic about, as we have m...Read More

Diversify Your Portfolio With This Mining Superstar

February 10, 2019 / Demetris Afxentiou

Do you own precious metals investments? Gold and silver have maintained their status as safe stores of wealth among investors for countless years, particularly during times of market uncertainty. As tempting as that might sound for some, before rushing off to buy bullion, there's a lucrative opportunity at hand for investors that come in the form of investing in precious metal streamers such as W...Read More

New Content… Please

February 10, 2019 / FI Fighter

As long-term readers are well aware, 2018 was a very tumultuous year for me. The year got started off awesome enough, with many of my mining stocks hitting historic highs and yours truly watching their portfolio eclipse $1 million in profits. Unfortunately, all that good news and euphoria was very short lived…Like is usually the case when it comes to life, it’ll throw you a few curveba...Read More

Liberty Gold advances Black Pine, Goldstrike

February 10, 2019 / Posted Trish Saywell

Liberty Gold (TSX: LGD) has shown an interest in past-producing oxide gold projects in the Great Basin area of the southwest United States.The historic Goldstrike heap-leach mine on its Goldstrike project in Utah's portion of the Great Basin produced 209,000 oz. gold from 12 shallow pits at an average grade of 1.2 grams gold per tonne between 1988 and 1994.In Idaho, the historic Black Pine heap-...Read More

What Should Investors Know About The Future Of Highland Gold Mining Limited's (LON:HGM)?

Sat Feb 09 23:51:35 2019 / Staff reporter

Want to participate in a short research study? Help shape the future of investing tools and you could win a $250 gift card! In June 2018, Highland Gold Mining LimitedRead More...Read full newsRead More

Gold Mining Chemicals market future growth analysis, global demand, opportunities and applications to 2025 scrutini...

Sat Feb 09 23:51:34 2019 / Staff reporter

"Gold Mining Chemicals market future growth analysis, global demand, opportunities and applications to 2025 scrutinized in new research https://t.co/rMJJA7ihcD"Read full newsRead More

Precious Metals Weekly Round-Up: Gold Holds Above US$1,300 on Growth Worries and Last Week's Other Top Stories...

Sat Feb 09 22:38:00 2019 / Staff reporter

"Precious Metals Weekly Round-Up: Gold Holds Above US$1,300 on Growth Worries and Last Week's Other Top Stories https://t.co/YS4HEZwX75 #preciousmetals #gold #silver #platinum #palladium #investing #INN"Read full newsRead More

Byron King, editor of Rickards' Gold Speculator at Agora Financial: There's a Buying Opportunity in Beaten-down Jun...

Sat Feb 09 22:09:00 2019 / Staff reporter

"Byron King, editor of Rickards' Gold Speculator at Agora Financial: There's a Buying Opportunity in Beaten-down Juniors https://t.co/R4VEAP6SdG @ByronKingAgora @AgoraFinancial #mining #gold #investing #INN"Read full newsRead More

PDAC 2019: Here's What You Need to Know

Sat Feb 09 21:55:01 2019 / The Official PDAC

Are you ready for PDAC? Whether you're a first-time attendee or a veteran, now is the time to start planning your schedule.Read full newsRead More

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