Top producers push for silver’s inclusion as a critical mineral in Canada and US CEOs of 19 mining companies suggest a misconception about availability is why silver is not on Canada's critical mineral list. Bruno Venditti | January 31, 2024 | 7:40 am
Barrick to spend $136 million on failed Pascua-Lama project According to the EIA submitted to Chilean regulators, Barrick wants to adapt the closure plan to restore surface and underground water flows. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 31, 2024 | 7:24 am
Deep-sea mining could contribute to increasing the scale, speed of climate change – study New research shows that disturbing the seabed could increase the scale and speed of climate change. Staff Writer | January 31, 2024 | 6:06 am
Sigma Lithium project in Brazil just got 27% bigger Grota de Cirilo is now the world’s fourth-largest operating industrial pre-chemical lithium complex, with 109 million tonnes in resources. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 31, 2024 | 4:47 am
Lithium market transition comes with delays, layoffs and M&As — WoodMac Consultancy Wood Mackenzie says the market is moving towards maturity and its actors need to adapt to the new conditions. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 31, 2024 | 3:45 am
EU trade chief to press on with US battery minerals talks despite differences The battery minerals trade agreement would allow European companies to take advantage of generous US tax credits for electric vehicles. Reuters | January 30, 2024 | 3:11 pm
BMO, Canaccord Genuity top 2023 mining M&A advisory board – report BMO Capital Markets advised on transactions worth $27.4 billion, while Canaccord Genuity Group led the sector in volume with 15 deals. MINING.com Editor | January 30, 2024 | 3:01 pm
IGO freezes nickel project, trims lithium forecast The Cosmos project was acquired by IGO as part of its acquisition of Western Areas. Reuters | January 30, 2024 | 2:27 pm
British Columbia Land Act amendments could grant Indigenous control over mining leases The amendment is in accordance with 2019 Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act. Amanda Stutt | January 30, 2024 | 11:48 am
