Global miners’ ESG strategies show ‘concerning’ lack of focus on gender

A report by Stratum and Digbee shows that gender is considered the “least important” social priority for mining companies over the next two years.

Staff Writer | December 13, 2022 | 6:50 am

Teck, Earth Rangers partner to support wildlife conservation in British Columbia

Teck’s conservation, protection and restoration of land and biodiversity goal aims it will exceed the disturbance caused by its mining activities from a 2020 baseline by 2030.

Staff Writer | December 13, 2022 | 6:26 am

Lara Exploration names new CFO

Bill Tsang will be replacing Dave Miles who has served Lara as Chief Financial Officer since May 2009.

Staff Writer | December 13, 2022 | 3:00 am

Navajo Transitional Energy awards $250,000 to charitable programs in support of Navajo Nation

The grant is awarded to organizations working on projects related to education and youth development, environmental stewardship, economic development, or cultural sustainability.

Staff Writer | December 12, 2022 | 1:07 pm

Ascot arranges $146m financing package for construction of Premier gold project

The financing package consists of a gold and silver streaming agreement with Sprott and an equity investment by Ccori Apu SAC.

Staff Writer | December 12, 2022 | 11:36 am

Gold price slips ahead of US inflation data, Fed decision

Data on Friday showed US producer prices rose slightly more than expected in November, reinforcing the view that the Fed may have to keep interest rates high.

Staff Writer | December 12, 2022 | 9:35 am

Metalla adds Barrick’s Lama project to royalty portfolio

Total consideration will be $7.5 million in common shares and cash.

Staff Writer | December 12, 2022 | 9:15 am

New electrolyte allows Li-ion batteries to heat up without risk of fire

Researchers have developed a non-flammable electrolyte for lithium-ion batteries that allows the devices to continue to function at high temperatures.

Staff Writer | December 12, 2022 | 6:06 am

Developing a supply chain for silicon key to Australia’s energy independence — report

A PwC Australia report says that increasing the in-country production of silicon is the first step for Australia to develop its own capability and capacity in the solar cell supply chain.

Staff Writer | December 11, 2022 | 12:13 pm

Gold objects found in Troy were mass-produced, travelled great distances

Gold in objects from Troy, Poliochni and Ur in Mesopotamia have the same geographic origin and were traded over great distances.

Staff Writer | December 11, 2022 | 7:41 am

Canada fleshes out details of Critical Minerals Strategy

A significant portion of the total funding - C$1.5 billion – is allocated over seven years for constructing infrastructure for critical minerals projects in remote areas.

Staff Writer | December 9, 2022 | 9:46 am

Endeavour Silver announces 600moz indicated resource for newly acquired Pitarrilla project

Endeavour acquired the Pitarrilla project from SSR Mining in July 2022 for total consideration of $70 million and a 1.25% net smelter returns royalty.

Staff Writer | December 9, 2022 | 9:15 am

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