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New critical mineral mines in British Columbia could generate nearly $600 billion, study says

Mansfield Consulting examined 14 potential critical mineral mines and two mine extensions, and found the long-term economic impact of operations over several decades could be nearly C$800 billion ($599bn).

Amanda Stutt | January 8, 2024 | 1:28 pm

QC Copper says Opemiska resource tops 1.88 billion lb. copper, 915,000 oz. gold

The Opemiska project includes the former Springer and Perry copper-gold…

Staff Writer | January 8, 2024 | 11:21 am

Nature emits mercury but not as much as humans do – study

Recent estimates show that mining and burning fossil fuels are…

Staff Writer | January 8, 2024 | 5:05 am

Gold CEO firing deals fresh blow to mining’s battered reputation

A series of disappointments for the mining industry comes against…

Bloomberg News | January 7, 2024 | 11:38 am

Amaroq Minerals exec sells $37,000 worth of shares to cover taxes

Earlier in the session, the company's stock had reached a…

Staff Writer | January 5, 2024 | 1:34 pm

Carbon credits and mining: Paving the way for net-zero goals and sustainable strategies

As miners grapple with how they’ll meet their future net-zero commitments, carbon credits are likely to be part of the answer.

Henry Lazenby | July 12, 2023 | 4:18 pm

McEwen shares rise on new drill results from Los Azules copper project

According to the latest PEA, the Los Azules has an after-tax net present value (at a discount of 8%) of $2.66 billion.

Staff Writer | July 12, 2023 | 3:38 pm

Canadian government backs international moratorium on deep sea mining

Federal fisheries minister said the decision to back the moratorium was due to a lack of a strong regulatory regime and a poor understanding of the comprehensive impacts.

Stefan Labbé | July 12, 2023 | 1:16 pm

Canada taps mediator to craft deal to end strike at ports

Minister Seamus O’Regan said negotiators have made progress toward a deal to end a strike by dockworkers at some of Canada’s busiest ports.

Bloomberg News | July 12, 2023 | 7:17 am

Renewable-energy analysis startup Orennia raises $19 million in funding

Orennia's CEO Brook Papau says the funds will allow the Calgary-based firm to double in size over the next 12 months.

Jeffrey Jones - The Globe and Mail | July 12, 2023 | 4:54 am

Calibre on the front foot with third quarterly production record

In the June quarter, Calibre produced 68,776 oz. gold, representing a 15% increase compared to the same period in 2022.

Henry Lazenby | July 11, 2023 | 4:01 pm

Canada probes Nike, Dynasty Gold over alleged use of forced labor in China

Canada's corporate ethics watchdog has launched investigations into Dynasty Gold to probe allegations of Uyghur forced labour.

Reuters | July 11, 2023 | 10:56 am

Independence Gold assay results return 6.1 g/t gold

The gold assays were from the Ian vein discovered during the recent 4,000-metre drill program.

Staff Writer | July 11, 2023 | 9:55 am

Gowest making ‘excellent progress’ toward Bradshaw gold mine restart

The first long-hole blast at Bradshaw was initiated on July 4, between the 45 and 30 metre levels.

Staff Writer | July 11, 2023 | 9:49 am

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