Burgundy buys Canada’s largest diamond operation Burgundy Diamond Mines is buying Arctic Canadian, owner of the Ekati mine, to become one of the world’s biggest diamond operations. Staff Writer | March 14, 2023 | 8:28 am
Scientists use crab shells to develop battery anodes Research could provide a route to upcycle other wastes and help develop more sustainable battery technologies. Staff Writer | March 14, 2023 | 6:06 am
SQM launches corporate acceleration program for entrepreneurs and startups The objective of the program is to find and promote new technologies and innovations related to lithium. Selected entrepreneurs will receive $25,000. Staff Writer | March 13, 2023 | 4:00 pm
New Found Gold soars on new drills results from Iceberg discovery The company is currently in the midst of a 500,000-metre drill program at Queensway. Staff Writer | March 13, 2023 | 3:29 pm
Sibanye halts underground production at Stillwater West mine for four weeks Maintenance servicing the vertical shaft accessing the deeper levels of the Montana PGM mine resulted in structural damage. Staff Writer | March 13, 2023 | 11:50 am
Electra produces lithium from battery recycling trial Electra launched its black mass demonstration plant at the end of December 2022. Staff Writer | March 13, 2023 | 10:40 am
Gold price surges as SVB fiasco propels investors to safe havens The second-largest collapse of an American lender in history has sparked nervousness about potential spillover effects. Staff Writer | March 13, 2023 | 9:41 am
Wesdome Gold stock rises on updated reserve and resource estimates at Canadian mines The Toronto-based miner's combined proven and probable mineral reserves totalled 2.4 million tonnes grading 12.9 grams per tonne gold, for 1 million ounces of contained gold. Staff Writer | March 13, 2023 | 9:04 am
EV batteries get some bling A new EV battery uses diamonds to harvest energy. Staff Writer | March 13, 2023 | 7:25 am
Mineros pauses Nechi Alluvial operations due to anti-gov’t protests in Colombia An extended suspension of operations may "negatively impact" the company's ability to meet its production guidance, Mineros says. Staff Writer | March 12, 2023 | 10:25 am
Drilling extends Global Lithium’s Manna deposit in Australia A new 800-metre-long zone containing lengthy, high-grade lithium intercepts is being assessed. Staff Writer | March 10, 2023 | 11:55 am
BHP inks $188m contracts with First Nations at Jansen potash project in Saskatchewan The three and a half year contracts will support more than 400 local jobs with over 50% planned to be Indigenous. Staff Writer | March 10, 2023 | 11:33 am