Rio Tinto marks 70th year of operations at British Columbia’s only aluminum smelterRio hosted a celebration on June 1 at the Kitimat smelter site, with more than 1,800 attendees including four generations of employees and retirees.Staff Writer | June 3, 2024 | 4:22 pm
Lithion completes battery material extraction plant construction in QuébecThe build marks the first lithium-ion battery critical mineral extraction…Staff Writer | June 3, 2024 | 2:16 pm
Cascadia Minerals stock soars on fund manager financingThe private placement is led by Michael Gentile, one of…Staff Writer | June 3, 2024 | 9:45 am
Ottawa’s interim plan to regulate large resource projects causing confusion for Ring of Fire stakeholders The Supreme Court said earlier this month that the federal government’s broad-based environmental reviews around large mines and major infrastructure associated are unconstitutional. Niall McGee - The Globe and Mail | October 30, 2023 | 12:09 pm
Teck parts ways with president and COO Harry Conger after massive cost overruns at QB2 Teck chief executive Jonathan Price is taking over as president, while the company searches for a permanent COO replacement. Niall McGee - The Globe and Mail | October 30, 2023 | 11:16 am
Hecla invests $7.2 million in Dolly Varden Silver, ups share to 15%-plus Dolly Varden owns 100% of the Kitsault Valley silver-gold project, located in the southern tip of BC’s Golden Triangle. Staff Writer | October 30, 2023 | 10:38 am
Glencore cuts 2023 nickel guidance as strikes hit production The company has lowered its guidance for full-year nickel production by 9% to approximately 102,000 metric tons. Staff Writer | October 30, 2023 | 9:13 am
Panama to hold referendum on First Quantum contract, halts new projects President Laurentino Cortizo said locals will decide on Dec. 17 whether to revoke the controversial 20-year contract. Cecilia Jamasmie | October 30, 2023 | 3:45 am
Dixie Gold agrees to friendly takeover by Australia’s Omnia Metals The consideration represents a premium estimated to be in excess of 600% to Dixie Gold's value on the date of agreement. Staff Writer | October 27, 2023 | 1:25 pm
$7 billion in subsidies raises spectre of Canadian hydrogen development British Columbia's abundant clean hydro power is attracting a wave of hydrogen production and export proposals. Nelson Bennett - Business in Vancouver | October 27, 2023 | 11:35 am
Stornoway Diamond files for bankruptcy for second time, stops operations at Quebec site Renard is Quebec’s first and only diamond mine, opened in 2017. Nicolas Van Praet - The Globe and Mail | October 27, 2023 | 10:06 am
Shenghe Resources throws Vital Metals a lifeline The Chinese company is acquiring new shares North America's second rare earths producer for $3.8 million. Staff Writer | October 27, 2023 | 5:44 am