Rio Tinto, Prysmian sign supply deal for low-carbon aluminum from Canadian operations The aim is to build a more sustainable North American supply chain for materials needed to expand power grids for the energy transition. Staff Writer | October 30, 2023 | 1:02 pm
Ottawa’s interim plan to regulate large resource projects causing confusion for Ring of Fire stakeholders The Supreme Court said earlier this month that the federal government’s broad-based environmental reviews around large mines and major infrastructure associated are unconstitutional. Niall McGee - The Globe and Mail | October 30, 2023 | 12:09 pm
Panama electoral court says it can’t hold a mine referendum President Laurentino Cortizo said on Sunday Panama would hold a referendum to decide whether to scrap a contract with First Quantum. Bloomberg News | October 30, 2023 | 12:04 pm
Teck parts ways with president and COO Harry Conger after massive cost overruns at QB2 Teck chief executive Jonathan Price is taking over as president, while the company searches for a permanent COO replacement. Niall McGee - The Globe and Mail | October 30, 2023 | 11:16 am
Hecla invests $7.2 million in Dolly Varden Silver, ups share to 15%-plus Dolly Varden owns 100% of the Kitsault Valley silver-gold project, located in the southern tip of BC’s Golden Triangle. Staff Writer | October 30, 2023 | 10:38 am
G7 plan to ban Russian diamonds to further dim industry sparkle But even before it is in force, producers say Western customers have been shunning gemstones from Russia. Reuters | October 30, 2023 | 10:08 am
Finland discovers rare earth minerals at the Sokli deposit Sokli is the world’s largest carbonatite deposit and could produce 10% of the REE needed annually in Europe. Staff Writer | October 30, 2023 | 9:34 am
Fortuna Silver wins another court decision in Mexico, has San Jose EIA reinstated In its ruling on Monday, the Federal Administrative Court dismissed the allegations contained in the annulment resolution. Staff Writer | October 30, 2023 | 9:18 am
Glencore cuts 2023 nickel guidance as strikes hit production The company has lowered its guidance for full-year nickel production by 9% to approximately 102,000 metric tons. Staff Writer | October 30, 2023 | 9:13 am
