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Canada plans scrutiny of Chinese offtake deals, minister says at PDAC

Government says it’s considering how to handle offtake agreements that function as loans or investments by China in Canadian mining companies as it continues to clamp down on critical mineral transactions.

Colin McClelland | March 6, 2024 | 3:04 pm

Diamonds can help speed up EVs’ charging time

A diamond nano-membrane is extremely effective at distributing heat and…

Staff Writer | March 6, 2024 | 7:43 am

SolGold soars on $3.2bn investment, largest in Ecuador history

Committed funds add to a previous $311 million the company…

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 6, 2024 | 3:38 am

Adriatic Metals opens Bosnia silver mine

Vares silver project in central Bosnia is Europe’s first new…

Staff Writer | March 5, 2024 | 5:28 am

Probe Gold adds Monarch’s key assets to Quebec-focused portfolio

The company's landholding in the Val-d’Or region will now total…

Staff Writer | March 4, 2024 | 9:02 am

Opening up protected areas in the Amazon to mining may lead to massive forest losses

A model developed by Brazilian researchers shows that opening up protected areas in the Amazon to mining projects would lead to massive losses of forest coverage.

Staff Writer | October 27, 2022 | 6:06 am

Studying unintended consequences of mercury mitigation strategies key to artisanal mining sustainability goals

There are about 10 to 19 million people involved in ASGM activities in Asia, Africa, and Central and South America.

Staff Writer | October 25, 2022 | 6:02 am

Marathon Gold given Fisheries Act okay for Valentine project in Newfoundland

The company can now move forward with activities such as dewatering small freshwater ponds for open pit mine development.

Staff Writer | October 24, 2022 | 12:22 pm

Chilean mines’ demand for clean energy solutions could be met by local businesses – report

Such demand could be met by local companies as long as they ramp up the production of green fuels and their manufacturing capabilities when it comes to electrifying mining fleets.

Staff Writer | October 23, 2022 | 6:36 am

Barrick to expand East African footprint following positive results at North Mara, Bulyanhulu gold mines

Barrick plans to expand its East African footprint using the North Mara and Bulyanhulu gold mines in Tanzania as a foundation for this endeavour.

Staff Writer | October 22, 2022 | 4:33 pm

Recent discovery may lead to next-gen porphyry copper deposits

Researchers believe findings will help exploration geologists discover the next generation of porphyry copper deposits.

Staff Writer | October 19, 2022 | 6:06 am

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Canada plans scrutiny of Chinese offtake deals, minister says at PDAC

Diamonds can help speed up EVs’ charging time

SolGold soars on $3.2bn investment, largest in Ecuador history

Adriatic Metals opens Bosnia silver mine

Probe Gold adds Monarch’s key assets to Quebec-focused portfolio

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Opening up protected areas in the Amazon to mining may lead to massive forest losses

Studying unintended consequences of mercury mitigation strategies key to artisanal mining sustainability goals

Marathon Gold given Fisheries Act okay for Valentine project in Newfoundland

Chilean mines’ demand for clean energy solutions could be met by local businesses – report

Barrick to expand East African footprint following positive results at North Mara, Bulyanhulu gold mines

Paladin Energy adds more offtake orders ahead of Langer Heinrich restart

Los Andes Copper on track to deliver Vizcachitas feasibility by year-end, says CEO

Copper price rebounds on hopes of improving demand in China

Recent discovery may lead to next-gen porphyry copper deposits