Eritrean gov’t engaged in forced labour, NGO says
Strong, preventive measures against hiring forced labour are essential for mining companies with projects in Eritrea, a report from Human Rights Watch (HRW) says.
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Semafo sees lower grades at Mana
West Africa-focused gold miner Semafo (SMF-T) has unveiled a more modest guidance for 2013, reflecting the lower anticipated grades and higher costs at its flagship Mana gold mine in Burkina Faso. For the year Semafo is guiding production of…
Iamgold shares fall 15% on higher costs
Iamgold (IMG-T, IAG-N) shares crumbled as the gold producer estimated higher operating costs for 2013, causing analysts to cut their targets.
Aureus on track to production in Liberia
When Aureus Mining (AUE-T, AUE-L) turns its Liberty Gold deposit in Liberia into an open-pit mine as early as the first quarter of 2014, it will be the country’s first modern, commercial gold mine.
Cliffs to take major hit in Q4
Two years ago when Cliffs Natural Resources (CLF-N) acquired Consolidated Thompson Iron Mines and its Bloom Lake mine for US$4.97 billion, many critics argued the Cleveland-based company had overpaid.
Canada’s anti-bribery laws: It may not be enough to say you didn’t know . . .
Over the past few years, mining companies have become increasingly aware of the potential civil and criminal liability arising from the payment of bribes to foreign government officials.
Roundup 2013: British Columbia gets it right with Geoscience BC
VANCOUVER — One of the main focuses for the Association for Mineral Exploration British Columbia (AME BC) and its annual Mineral Exploration Roundup is a continued support for public geoscience.
Roundup 2013: BC’s mining and exploration scene in 2012
VANCOUVER – To kick off a conference celebrating exploration and mining in BC, the Yukon, and Alaska, the first morning at Roundup 2013 was dedicated to overviews of all things geological in those three regions. And while the details…
Atacama publishes Cerro Maricunga’s PEA
Atacama Pacific Gold (ATM-T) has bright prospects for its Cerro Maricunga gold project in Chile following the release of a recent positive preliminary economic assessment (PEA), which was received positively by analysts.
Aureus Mining on track in Liberia
When Aureus Mining (AUE-T, AUE-L) turns its Liberty Gold deposit in Liberia into an open pit mine as early as the first quarter of 2014, it will be the West African nation’s first commercial gold mine.
Roundup 2013: HDI’s Thiessen sees ‘mining renaissance’ in B.C.
VANCOUVER — The Association for Mineral Exploration British Columbia (AME BC) kicked off its Mineral Exploration Roundup 2013 on Jan. 27 with a flurry of activity here in Vancouver. Billed as the world’s premier technical mineral…
Venture slips slightly over Jan 21-25
VANCOUVER – The Jan. 21-25 trading week was a quiet one for the S&P TSX Venture Composite Index. A few days of small gains were negated by two days of losses, leaving the index down 8.08 points to end the week at at 1,227.24. Trading…