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Mining the Arctic’s critical minerals is vital for Canada’s sovereignty, Northern prosperity

Advancing the development of a mining industry in the North is in Canada’s national interest, writes Sean Boyd.

Sean Boyd for The Globe and Mail | June 15, 2023 | 11:27 am

Fireweed names Mactung largest high-grade tungsten deposit in the world

The indicated category, both open pit and underground, contains 41.5 million tonnes grading 0.73 tungsten trioxide.

Staff Writer | June 13, 2023 | 11:19 am

Phosphate shortage could disrupt LFP market as early as 2026, says First Phosphate CEO

Currently, LFP batteries represent close to 30% of all EV batteries.

Bruno Venditti | June 6, 2023 | 11:23 am

US protectionism could benefit Canadian miners

Vast US government spending powers unleashed through the Inflation Reduction Act and Defense Production Act are intended to kickstart a made-in-America green industrialization effort.

Nelson Bennett - Business in Vancouver | May 22, 2023 | 2:51 pm

Ottawa clamps down on China’s critical-minerals foray, but not prospecting

One of Canada’s most successful mining prospectors finds a good chunk of his claims hemmed in on all sides by China Metallurgical Exploration Corp.

Niall McGee - The Globe and Mail Mining Reporter | May 8, 2023 | 11:18 am

BHP unveils first natural capital accounting results

Results of first pilot case study on the application of natural capital accounting principles in mining focused on former mineral sands operation in Australia.

Staff Writer | May 5, 2023 | 6:27 am

Top uranium miner Kazatomprom to develop own rare metals deposit

The company's subsidiary, Ulba Metallurgical Plant, will be tasked with determining the potential of the Verkhny Irgiz deposit.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 5, 2023 | 3:49 am

Canada emerging as preferred jurisdiction for green mining investment

Low-carbon investments in new projects provide the impetus for lifelong net-zero operation.

Staff Writer | May 1, 2023 | 11:34 am

Japan to subsidize half the costs of lithium, critical minerals projects – report

The initiative seeks to secure domestic supply of materials used in manufacturing electric car engines and batteries.

Staff Writer | April 24, 2023 | 1:17 pm

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