INSIGHT: Rural Oklahoma strives to become American hub for critical minerals processing

Oklahoma's push into minerals processing marks an unexpected twist in the US efforts to wean itself off Chinese rivals who have blocked exports.

Reuters | June 18, 2025 | 7:27 am

Asante Gold locks in $470M refinancing, eyes TSX-V debut

This influx is intended to eliminate Asante’s debt obligations tied to Kinross Gold.

Colin McClelland - The Northern Miner | June 18, 2025 | 4:15 am

Retired coal mines can give a boost to solar energy — report

Abandoned coal mines from this decade could host 288 GW of solar panels, surpassing Germany's total power plants on unused land.

Bloomberg News | June 18, 2025 | 4:07 am

Teck lands permit to extend life of copper mine in British Columbia

Final investment decision to keep Canada’s largest copper mine running into the mid-2040s, is expected by year-end.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 18, 2025 | 3:23 am

Torngat Metals secures $120M for Strange Lake rare earth project in Canada

The project aims to produce roughly 15,000 tonnes per year of rare earth oxides.

Staff Writer | June 17, 2025 | 6:11 pm

Tanking China coking coal market gets respite after output halts

Chinese coking coal futures have staged a rare recovery this month, with the latest gains driven by temporary halts to production in the mining hub of Shanxi.

Bloomberg News | June 17, 2025 | 5:22 pm

GoldHaven Resources acquires three tungsten claims in British Columbia

The Kuhn, Dead Goat and M3 claims in northwestern BC lie within the company’s flagship Magno project.

Staff Writer | June 17, 2025 | 5:04 pm

Lithium startup eyes US battery plant to skirt Trump tariffs

Pure Lithium is working on a testing facility to build a new type of lithium battery that’s completely manufactured domestically.

Bloomberg News | June 17, 2025 | 3:10 pm

Silver price soars to $37, outshining gold as Middle East tensions build

The two metals have moved in opposite directions for four straight sessions.

Staff Writer | June 17, 2025 | 12:04 pm

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