Adventus, Salazar granted key permit for Ecuador copper-gold mine Construction may be delayed due to a lawsuit filed by locals who want the environmental permit for Curipamba-El Domo revoked. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 18, 2024 | 7:12 am
Chile lithium projects garner interest from over 50 companies The 54 firms from 10 countries submitted statements of interest to develop 88 projects. Reuters | June 18, 2024 | 7:04 am
More central banks to increase gold reserves within 12 months, WGC survey finds 29% of central banks expect their own gold reserves to rise. Reuters | June 18, 2024 | 7:00 am
Chinese premier’s Western Australia tour spotlights global race for critical minerals Chinese Premier Li Qiang visited a lithium processing plant in resource-rich Western Australia state on Tuesday. Reuters | June 18, 2024 | 6:56 am
Coal India exploring lithium assets in Argentina with US company Efforts are part of India's membership under the US-led Minerals Security Partnership (MSP), which New Delhi joined last year to ensure critical minerals supply. Reuters | June 18, 2024 | 4:17 am
Nevada Copper starts sales process amid bankruptcy proceedings A US court has granted the miner provisional approval to borrow $20m out of a $60m loan to keep paying salaries and cover other needs. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 18, 2024 | 3:47 am
British Columbia coal miner fined for repeatedly violating environmental protection regulations Conuma Resources as been fined for over 400 environmental protection violations, according to CBC. Staff Writer | June 17, 2024 | 3:54 pm
Bluestone stock folds as Guatemala challenges Cerro Blanco open-pit permit The Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources of Guatemala is challenging the January permit amendment allowing the mining transition. Henry Lazenby - The Northern Miner | June 17, 2024 | 3:27 pm
Cameco, SaskPower, Westinghouse to explore nuclear reactor tech for clean electricity SaskPower is expected to make a final investment decision in 2029 whether to proceed with constructing the first SMR facility in Saskatchewan. Staff Writer | June 17, 2024 | 2:08 pm