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British Columbia puts restrictions on mineral claims, mining in two First Nations territories

Province protects Gitxaała and Ehattesaht Nations interests while it works to modernize BC’s Mineral Tenure Act.

Staff Writer | March 7, 2024 | 4:26 pm

Karora in merger talks with Ramelius Resources

The Canadian gold miner has its integrated Beta Hunt Gold…

Staff Writer | March 7, 2024 | 10:37 am

Fortuna Silver takes $90.6m charge on Mexican mine closure

It will cease activities at its San José mine in…

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 7, 2024 | 4:19 am

Deep-sea mining could cost $500 billion in value destruction, study says

The report "How to lose half a trillion" says that…

MINING.com Editor | March 7, 2024 | 3:00 am

First Phosphate gets mining research and innovation grant from Québec

The company’s objective is to see the development of a…

Staff Writer | March 6, 2024 | 3:56 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

Nutrien cuts guidance, curtails potash mine as port strike drags on

Company is curtailing production at a Saskatchewan potash mine because of a dockworkers’ strike in Vancouver.

Bloomberg News | July 11, 2023 | 7:20 am

Deep-sea mining could hurt $5.5bn tuna industry, study claims

Scientists say climate change would likely change tuna's migration patterns, leading them to areas targeted by deep-sea miners.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 11, 2023 | 5:44 am

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