Hecla Mining silver reserves at second-highest level in 130 years Hecla's proven and probable reserves of the precious metal hit the second highest level in the company's history to 200 million ounces. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 18, 2022 | 3:52 am
St Barbara pulls production outlook as covid hits Papua New Guinea ops St. Barbara had earlier flagged issues in sourcing labour and equipment for its Atlantic and Simberi operations. Reuters | February 17, 2022 | 10:06 pm
Osisko to develop Windfall without Northern Star Osisko says that its independent development of the project would be the most beneficial option for its shareholders. Canadian Mining Journal Staff | February 17, 2022 | 12:07 pm
France should start mining lithium at home, minister says Almost all the critical minerals currently come from outside the continent, with China dominating the global supply chain. Reuters | February 17, 2022 | 11:49 am
China’s renewables boom year poses major challenges to western markets Balancing reliance on China’s technology providers with local interests is now a key political as well as environmental challenge, says Wood Mackenzie. Wood Mackenzie | February 17, 2022 | 11:41 am
Talisker to amend permits for upsized, 1,500 t/d Bralorne gold operation This announcement marks a change in Talisker’s plans, which were originally to truck the ore offsite and have it processed at an existing mill. Canadian Mining Journal Staff | February 17, 2022 | 10:55 am
Amex closes financing for exploration at Perron gold project in Quebec The C$49.6 million bought-deal private placement is the largest financing in company history. Canadian Mining Journal Staff | February 17, 2022 | 10:47 am
LME warehousers slash capacity as metal stocks drain away Exchange stocks have been draining away as pandemic demand recovery collides with disrupted supply chains across the base metals spectrum. Reuters | February 17, 2022 | 9:54 am
Barrick Gold near Pueblo Viejo tailings decision The country's energy and mines minister Antonio Almonte said a decision on the final location and conditions for the permit was imminent. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 17, 2022 | 9:53 am