LME expands nickel committee to help improve contract, dwindling volumes Nickel volumes on the LME crashed 28% last year from 2021. Reuters | January 26, 2023 | 7:07 am
Panama won’t allow First Quantum to expand copper mine operations "The company has asked for more surface to operate and we have said no," said the deputy environment minister Diana Laguna. Reuters | January 26, 2023 | 7:04 am
How tungsten can help make nuclear fusion energy a reality Researchers say that improving tungsten-heavy alloys is key to making advanced nuclear fusion reactors work. Staff Writer | January 26, 2023 | 5:05 am
Eight new mines or expansions in British Columbia worth investment of $4.9 billion The biggest new mine proposal is the Seabridge Gold KSM project in the province's northwest. Nelson Bennett - Business in Vancouver | January 25, 2023 | 4:39 pm
Discovery Silver expands Cordero project output as costs limit returns The project, located in northern Mexico, is forecast to produce 33 million tonnes of silver-equivalent over an 18-year mine life. Staff Writer | January 25, 2023 | 3:06 pm
Equinox Gold says Greenstone project is full steam ahead Equinox says Greenstone is over 66% complete and on schedule to pour gold in the first half of 2024. Staff Writer | January 25, 2023 | 12:47 pm
EU urges European banks to step up funding for critical minerals The EU is due to unveil its Critical Raw Materials Act on March 8 to secure the bloc's supply of critical raw materials. Reuters | January 25, 2023 | 10:38 am
Mexican court allows Fortuna Silver to keep mining at San Jose Fortuna’s Mexican subsidiary, recently initiated legal proceedings to contest and revoke the annulment of the EIA. Staff Writer | January 25, 2023 | 9:58 am
Wesdome CEO resigns in surprise move after delayed projects, output Duncan Middlemiss has resigned after the Kiena mine upgrade in Quebec fell behind schedule and the company missed production goals. Staff Writer | January 25, 2023 | 9:35 am