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Lithium market transition comes with delays, layoffs and M&As — WoodMac

Consultancy Wood Mackenzie says the market is moving towards maturity and its actors need to adapt to the new conditions.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 31, 2024 | 3:45 am

British Columbia Land Act amendments could grant Indigenous control over mining leases

The amendment is in accordance with 2019 Declaration on the Rights…

Amanda Stutt | January 30, 2024 | 11:48 am

Canadian Copper signs offtake, credit facility for Murray Brook

The purpose of the credit facility is to satisfy the…

Staff Writer | January 30, 2024 | 10:43 am

Lumina Gold kicks off feasibility study for Ecuador project

Feasibility study for the Cangrejos gold-copper project, in southwest Ecuador,…

Staff Writer | January 30, 2024 | 10:35 am

Artemis says Blackwater build on time; early expansion considered

At the end of last year, overall construction was 59%…

Staff Writer | January 30, 2024 | 10:32 am

Hochschild cuts production targets after pretax-loss

Revision of its 2023 production guidance comes as the miner saw a pre-tax loss of $66.1 million in the first half of the year.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 6, 2023 | 6:26 am

Northern Dynasty updates Pebble PEA, adds southern access route

The 2023 PEA provides fresh production, financial and cost estimates, detailing an infrastructure plan for the “southern route” of access to the mine.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 6, 2023 | 3:47 am

BP buys up all of Woodfibre LNG’s future offtake capacity

The British oil and gas giant has inked a third LNG Sales and Purchase Agreement with Woodfibre LNG, which is in early stages of construction of its plant in British Columbia.

Nelson Bennett - Business in Vancouver | September 5, 2023 | 4:06 pm

Aura Minerals declares commercial production at Almas gold mine in Brazil

Approximately 4,661 ounces of gold were produced in August, with gross revenues of approximately $9 million recognized in the month.

Staff Writer | September 5, 2023 | 9:38 am

Protests cast doubt on approval of First Quantum’s contract in Panama

Locals called for a national march to demand the rejection of a deal between First Quantum and the government over the giant copper mine.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 5, 2023 | 7:03 am

Trident invests $10 million in Utah lithium project

Trident is acquiring a 2.5% net smelter return royalty from Atherton Resources covering Anson Resources’ flagship Paradox lithium project.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 5, 2023 | 3:54 am

Peruvian small-scale miners can now access government-backed loans

The Peruvian Ministry of Energy and Mines is offering credits to artisanal and small-scale miners with the goal of fostering environmentally friendly practices.

Staff Writer | September 3, 2023 | 2:28 pm