Adams replaces board chair Maryse Belanger, who was acting as interim President and CEO during the executive search process.

China has built up stakes in more than two dozen Canadian mining companies, including some of the industry’s biggest names.

The scheme raised over $15 million from more than 1,400 investors, according to the US Securities and Exchange Commission.

Rare earth element companies may face pressure after Tesla unveiled plans this week to develop car motors without key critical minerals.

The facilities would be one production plant and one battery cell factory, people familiar with the matter said.

In 2021, Ontario produced over C$11.1 billion ($8.1bn) worth of minerals.

Mergers and acquisitions will be top of mind at PDAC this year.

Online platforms for industrial metals have gained momentum in recent years as traders gradually move away from traditional paper-based systems.