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Trump chooses oil fracking boss as energy secretary

Chris Wright, the chief executive officer of Liberty Energy Inc., has no previous Washington experience.

Bloomberg News | November 16, 2024 | 4:55 pm

US House of Representatives approves 2024 Critical Mineral Consistency Act

The bill modifies the Energy Act of 2020 to expand…

Staff Writer | November 15, 2024 | 2:21 pm

Ecuador court gives green light for Silvercorp, Salazar’s El Domo project

The ruling removes the last major obstacle for the $250…

Henry Lazenby - The Northern Miner | November 15, 2024 | 11:43 am

Indonesia’s Jan-Oct nickel ore imports surge by 50 times from year ago

The world's biggest nickel producer has bought record volumes of…

Reuters | November 15, 2024 | 10:21 am

Osisko Metals shares rise on resource boost at Gaspé copper project

A minimum 70,000 meter drill program is now planned for…

Staff Writer | November 15, 2024 | 9:40 am

Global Lithium raises alarm over potential foreign takeover

The Australian company fears that Chinese national and minority shareholder Leon Zhu is attempting to gain control of the firm.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 8, 2024 | 3:56 am

Osisko Development’s Cariboo gold project faces legal threat as Xatśūll demands consent

The project threatens community health, cultural sites and traditional practices due to potential contamination and restricted land access, the Nation said.

Henry Lazenby - The Northern Miner | November 7, 2024 | 3:55 pm

Mineral Resources put on watchlist by shareholder

Superannuation fund HESTA has placed the Perth-based mining services firm on watchlist over governance concerns.

Reuters | November 7, 2024 | 2:06 pm

Canada’s auditor general snaps at climate, Indigenous gaps in critical minerals strategy

Government program issued in 2022 budgets C$3.8 billion on critical minerals support over eight years.

Colin McLelland - The Northern Miner | November 7, 2024 | 1:33 pm

Gahcho Kué diamond mine earnings fall in ‘disappointing’ market for De Beers JV

Operations at the mine in the Northwest Territories lost C$11 million compared to an income of C$2.7 million in last year’s third quarter.

Colin McClelland - The Northern Miner | November 7, 2024 | 11:06 am

Barrick CEO expects deal with Mali on new mining code by year-end

Reuters sources have said that Mali is seeking around $500 million in unpaid taxes from Barrick.

Staff Writer | November 7, 2024 | 10:02 am

Equinox Gold’s Greenstone mine reaches commercial production

At full production, Greenstone will be one of Canada's largest and highest-grade open-pit gold mines.

Staff Writer | November 7, 2024 | 8:13 am

China’s central bank pauses gold purchases for sixth straight month

Bullion prices have surged about 33% this year, on track for the largest annual gain since 1979.

Reuters | November 7, 2024 | 7:35 am

Gold Fields, AngloGold JV in Ghana hits roadblock

Without the required approvals and a clear timeline from Ghana, the parties will focus on improvements to their respective assets for now.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 7, 2024 | 6:23 am

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