January 28, 2020

With forestry and fishing in decline, BC First Nation sees mining opportunities

British Columbia is home to 198 First Nations, and its mining industry is valued at over C$5 billion.

January 28, 2020

Nova Scotia miners to hand cash to kids who can prove industry ‘rocks’

Now in its sixth year, the competition aims at raising awareness and interest in the sector among junior high and high school students in Canada's Nova Scotia province.

January 28, 2020

The horse breeder, the novelist and the $60 billion mine

John Kuhns sights are now set on an abandoned mine with an estimated $60 billion of gold and copper.

January 28, 2020

Geoscientist taking students to the field honoured

Suzy Urbaniak provides students with hands-on experiences in the Pilbara region.

January 27, 2020

Commitment to critical minerals positions Canada’s mining sector for success — MAC

The Canada-US Joint Action Plan on critical minerals means opportunity for this country’s wider economy.

January 27, 2020

Five battery raw materials themes to watch in 2020

Wood Mackenzie says investments and deals made in the coming months will be critical to EV adoption potential over the next decade.

January 27, 2020

High-res geophysical data on northern Vancouver Island made public

Geoscience BC just published information obtained following a recent geophysical survey in the area.

January 26, 2020

Novel mine reclamation techniques prove effective

Researchers at the University of Wyoming were successful at applying geomorphic reclamation.

January 24, 2020

Global database of tailing dams goes live

The resource is the first one to be publicly accessible.

January 23, 2020

‘Battery Passport,’ guiding principles on value chain data launched at World Economic Forum

The first of its kind, the Battery Passport is expected to address areas including compliance with human rights and environmental footprint.