Metals producer backed by Canada province vows to compete with China in rare earthsChina controls 95% of the global production and supply of rare earth metals.Reuters | September 23, 2024 | 1:40 pm
Foran advances McIlvenna copper-gold build in SaskatchewanThe 2022 feasibility study gave the project an 18-year mine…Staff Writer | September 23, 2024 | 12:16 pm
Canada to invest $42 million in Yukon, Northern British Columbia mining infrastructureThe C$60 million in funding will be divided between two key…Staff Writer | September 23, 2024 | 11:41 am
Lucapa to sell majority stake in Lesotho diamond mine The diamond miner is also discussing options for the 30% in the Mothae mine held by the government of Lesotho. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 15, 2024 | 3:20 am
Video: How the West wields laws to thwart critical mineral supply chain risks The United States is brandishing billions of dollars in funding from recent laws to reduce the security threat from the West’s dependence on China for critical minerals. Northern Miner Staff | May 14, 2024 | 3:12 pm
CIM: Responsible mining and resource management from a 12-year old’s perspective Sixth-grade student captured an audience of CEOs at the CIM conference in Vancouver. Amanda Stutt | May 14, 2024 | 9:03 am
Biden adds tariffs on Chinese critical minerals, EVs The tariff rate on natural graphite and permanent magnets will increase from zero to 25% in 2026. Staff Writer | May 14, 2024 | 8:55 am
SolGold secures $10 million loan for Cascabel Loan provides cash to support ongoing operations and flexibility to finalize a more comprehensive financing arrangement. Staff Writer | May 14, 2024 | 8:04 am
Anglo American to sell De Beers, Amplats to fend off BHP’s bid Anglo plans to focus on copper while spinning out or selling its less profitable diamond, platinum, coal and nickel businesses. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 14, 2024 | 4:04 am
Chile truckers protest rising crime in threat to mine transport There were no immediate reports of disruptions at Chile’s giant copper and lithium operations. Bloomberg News | May 13, 2024 | 10:11 am
New copper-based surface makes cell phone screens antibacterial Researchers have designed a transparent copper surface that is non-conductive and resistant against the growth of certain bacteria. Staff Writer | May 13, 2024 | 6:06 am
Fully-loaded Rio Tinto’s autonomous train crashes in Australia The incident, the second of this kind this year, happened in an area with no people nearby and it is being investigated, Rio said. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 13, 2024 | 3:31 am