Lithium company executive seeking federal backing was key figure in Alberta Energy Regulator spending scandal

Zeeshan Syed, a former Alberta Energy Regulator executive who was engulfed in a public sector spending scandal in Alberta welcomed two Liberal cabinet ministers to the Thunder Bay site of his junior mining company’s proposed lithium refinery.

Niall McGee - The Globe and Mail | October 20, 2023 | 4:30 pm

Canadian mining capex reached decade high in 2022

Capex in Canada’s mining industry increased by 14% to $13.5 billion last year.

Staff Writer | October 20, 2023 | 3:05 pm

Public comment begins over proposal to extend life of Canada’s largest copper mine

Highland Valley Copper mine in British Columbia is owned by Teck Resources.

Nelson Bennett - Business in Vancouver | October 20, 2023 | 12:52 pm

Video: John McCluskey reflects on Alamos Gold’s rise and Canada’s political risk advantage

CEO of Alamos Gold spoke about the origins of the precious metals miner, surviving the dot-com bust, and its journey to its current C$6.5 billion-plus market cap.

Alisha Hiyate | October 20, 2023 | 12:07 pm

British Columbia government to create provincial critical minerals strategy

The federal government last year launched a Canadian critical minerals strategy, backed by C$3.8 billion.

Nelson Bennett - Business in Vancouver | October 20, 2023 | 10:48 am

Graphite buyers to boost imports ahead of China’s curbs – analysts

Top buyers of graphite from China include Japan, the United States, South Korea and India.

Reuters | October 20, 2023 | 10:33 am

Panama’s president gives final approval to First Quantum copper mine contract

The bill was approved in a third and final brief debate with 44 votes in favor, five against, and two abstentions.

Reuters | October 20, 2023 | 9:21 am

Japan’s JFE Steel eyes stake in Teck’s coal business – sources

JFE Steel holds 15% equity in India's JSW Steel, which was also exploring an investment in Teck's coal business.

Reuters | October 20, 2023 | 8:18 am

Indonesian copper-gold company storms ranking of world’s 50 most valuable mining stocks

Amid a wider slump, MINING.COM’s ranking was lit up by newcomer Amman Minerals, which now sits just outside the top 10 after minting at least six new billionaires since its July IPO.

Frik Els | October 19, 2023 | 2:54 pm

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