Exploration Top Stories

New critical mineral mines in British Columbia could generate nearly $600 billion, study says

Mansfield Consulting examined 14 potential critical mineral mines and two mine extensions, and found the long-term economic impact of operations over several decades could be nearly C$800 billion ($599bn).

Amanda Stutt | January 8, 2024 | 1:28 pm

QC Copper says Opemiska resource tops 1.88 billion lb. copper, 915,000 oz. gold

The Opemiska project includes the former Springer and Perry copper-gold…

Staff Writer | January 8, 2024 | 11:21 am

Vizsla boosts grade to 289 g/t silver, 88.2 million oz. contained silver for Panuco project in Mexico

Resources in both the indicated and inferred categories have increased…

Staff Writer | January 8, 2024 | 10:35 am

Vista Gold evaluates staged development for Mt Todd gold in Australia

The initial capex will be less than $350 million, assuming…

Staff Writer | January 8, 2024 | 10:33 am

Lithium Chile awarded huge concession in Argentina’s Arizaro Salar

An environmental impact study will be filed for an exploration…

Staff Writer | January 8, 2024 | 9:11 am

Denarius resource supports restart of 230-year-old Colombian gold mine

The company plans to restart production this year from the former Independencia mine dating to 1793.

Staff Writer | March 1, 2023 | 10:20 am

Frontier Lithium’s Spark deposit now 30% bigger

The deposit now holds 18.8 million tonnes averaging 1.52% of lithium oxide in the indicated category, up from 14.4 million tonnes.

Staff Writer | March 1, 2023 | 3:28 am

Tonopah Flats property in Nevada one of largest lithium deposits in US, company says

Inferred resource has an estimated 15.8 million tonnes of lithium carbonate equivalent, American Battery Technology Company said.

Staff Writer | February 28, 2023 | 2:01 pm

How zircon helps identify untapped copper deposits

Zircons are considered nature’s time capsules.

Staff Writer | February 28, 2023 | 6:02 am

RANKED: World’s top ten biggest gold projects – 2023

Seabridge Gold's KSM project in British Columbia's Golden Triangle takes top spot.

MINING.com Editor | February 27, 2023 | 11:42 am

Lundin Gold grows Fruta del Norte reserves to 5moz, surpassing original estimate

With this update, Lundin has effectively replaced all reserves mined (1.38 million ounces) from the beginning of operations in late 2019 while adding additional reserves (1.58 million ounces).

Staff Writer | February 27, 2023 | 9:24 am

Jindalee claims McDermitt project is the largest lithium deposit in US

The Australian miner says its project, on the Nevada-Oregon border, has overtaken Lithium America’s Thacker pass by contained lithium in mineral resource.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 27, 2023 | 3:57 am

Li-FT to raise C$30 million for lithium exploration at Yellowknife project

Li-FT acquired the Yellowknife lithium project last year.

Staff Writer | February 23, 2023 | 11:19 am

Site visits: Arizona copper juniors shaping up in support of future US supplies

A handful of Arizona-focused copper juniors are making progress delineating resources and fine-tuning potential development plans towards feeding an independent, western supply chain.

Henry Lazenby | February 23, 2023 | 10:24 am

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