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Myanmar: More than 160 killed in jade mine landslide
At least 50 also injured after miners 'smothered by a wave of mud' caused by heavy rain, officials say.
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Copper price surges due to global shortage
Chile, the world's largest exporter of metal essential in electronic products and manufacturing, faces drastic drop in production due to COVID-19 crisis.
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Mining company’s financial woes trickle down to First Nation
A major mining company's precarious financial condition, pushed further to the edge by the COVID-19 pandemic, raises serious concerns for a Northwest Territories First Nation.
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Australia: Anger over expansion of coal mine
Concerns for water quality in Australia after the government allows coalmining extension under Sydney's Woronora reservoir.
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Sweden reindeer herders face revenge attacks after landmark case
In January, herders won back exclusive rights to hunting and fishing in their area of the Arctic, but that has led to heightened tensions between Sami people and local Swedes.
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Australian tourism operators silenced for opposing Adani mine
Scientists blame fossil fuels for rising ocean temperatures that have already damaged the Great Barrier Reef.
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Ghana: Illegal gold mining threatens water supplies
Ghana is facing a crisis around illegal gold mining, which experts warn could derail its agricultural sector.
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Berlin film festival explores adversity through children’s eyes
A sneak peek at two critically acclaimed movies debuting at the Berlin Film Festival.
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Amazon rainforest: Indigenous leaders seek British gov’t support
Indigenous leaders call on the British government to help stop exploitation of the Amazon.
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First Nation of Na-Cho Nyäk Dun renews call for public inquiry into the Eagle Mine failure
The Eagle Mine review explains the causes of the mine's failure last year, and lists 50 recommendations for the future. But the First Nation of Na-Cho Nyäk Dun says this review doesn't hold anybody actually accountable. Gabrielle Plonka...
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4 dead as illegal mine collapses in Jharkhand, several fear trapped
4 Dead As Illegal Mine Collapses in Jharkhand, Several Fear Trapped
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Hunter organizations in Nunavut are drafting a plan to protect traditional hunting areas.
There's a growing movement of hunters and trappers working to create Indigenous protected and conserved areas. Hunters in Rankin Inlet and Arviat are launching plans and consultations.
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Independent review board returns answers on what happened at Eagle Gold mine last year
A new report offers some answers for Yukoners - but perhaps not the ones some had hoped for. An independent review board tasked with explaining last year's Eagle mine failure published its findings on Wednesday. The mine closed after a...
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South Africa buries unclaimed bodies of illegal miners
In total, 78 corpses were recovered during an operation to get illegal miners - also known as zama zamas - out of a decommissioned gold mine in Stilfontein, southwest of Johannesburg in January
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Northwestern Ontario dazzles with purple amethyst. But why is it here?
Amethyst deposits are one of the many natural wonders found in the Thunder Bay region. In fact, in 1975, amethyst was named the official gemstone of Ontario. But what really is amethyst and why is there so much of it in northwestern...
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Ontario to amend controversial Bill 5 amid criticism from First Nations
The Ford government is expected to amend its controversial Bill 5, designed to fast-track approvals of projects such as mines and highways. As CBC’s Lorenda Reddekopp reports, the change comes amid fierce criticism from Indigenous...
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Eby’s mining announcement overshadowed by backlash to controversial Bill 15
Premier David Eby has unveiled his plan to speed up mining development to boost B.C.’s economy. But as Katie DeRosa reports, the announcement was overshadowed by growing opposition to a controversial bill.
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Is Ontario using tariffs as a pretext for speeding up mine projects?
The Ontario government's bill aimed at fast-tracking approvals of resource and infrastructure projects is facing scrutiny at Queen's Park. As CBC’s Mike Crawley reports, Bill 5 has been criticized by environmental groups and Indigenous...
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Head of the Yukon Chamber of Mines says moving projects forward is challenging
Mining in the territory has had major setbacks in the past couple of years. First was the abandonment of the Minto Mine. Then there was the catastrophic heap leach failure at the Eagle Mine.
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DR Congo may impose curbs on cobalt exports when existing ban ends
The government agency regulating strategic minerals said while global stockpiles had been reduced, they were not yet exhausted.
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Breaking down the Ford government’s controversial Bill 5
The Ford government has been receiving criticism from Ontario’s opposition parties, as well as environmental and Indigenous leaders on their controversial Bill 5. CBC’s Mike Crawley breaks down what you need to know about the legislation.
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From lithium to rare earths: Europe’s strategy to power its future energy
Europe is investing in local mining to reduce its reliance on imports and power its green and digital transformation. I went to the Czech Republic, to one of the EU’s 47 strategic projects, aimed at boosting raw materials to reduce...
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Two candidates are trying to unseat incumbent Conservative MP in Central N.L. riding
The federal riding of Central Newfoundland has a new name and at least two people working hard to become its new Member of Parliament. Formerly known as Coast of Bays—Central—Notre Dame, it's currently represented by the Conservative...
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What issues are important to voters in Kitimat ahead of the federal election on April 28?
Housing and affordability are top of mind for these voters in northwest B.C.