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Geoscience BC research project to boost critical minerals exploration in West Kooteneys

The new project involves updating the western portion of the Nelson mapsheet through the compilation of existing geological data, augmented by field surveys and mapping.

Staff Writer | September 28, 2023 | 2:52 pm

Northvolt to build multibillion-dollar Li-ion battery plant in Quebec

Quebec and Ottawa will invest a total of $2.7 billion for…

Staff Writer | September 28, 2023 | 9:43 am

Canada, France boost critical minerals cooperation

They will work together to secure supplies of critical minerals…

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 28, 2023 | 7:57 am

BC Supreme Court rules Mineral Tenure Act not addressing Indigenous consultation duty

The court gave the provincial government 18 months to develop…

Henry Lazenby | September 27, 2023 | 1:54 pm

Ontario vows to balance interests of all Indigenous communities in mining development

Grassy Narrows Chief said he was deeply concerned about the…

Niall McGee - The Globe and Mail | September 27, 2023 | 1:12 pm

Nouveau Monde Graphite issues positive PEA for Uatnan project

The proposed Uatnan project is currently one of the largest projected natural graphite mines in the world.

Staff Writer | January 11, 2023 | 11:31 am

Video: Alamos Gold tells the ‘Cinderella story’ of its Island gold mine

Few paid attention to the mine in 2015 when it was owned by Richmont Mines and gold was at $1,285 an ounce.

Staff Writer | January 11, 2023 | 10:04 am

Panama says First Quantum misleading investors

There still are more than a “few disagreements” between the parties, Panama's Ministry of Commerce and Industry said.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 11, 2023 | 9:06 am

Ivanhoe Electric ties up with Saudi Arabia’s Ma’aden

The companies have formed a 50/50 joint venture to explore for metals considered key for the global energy transition.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 11, 2023 | 3:46 am

Surging molybdenum price adds weight to new year rally for copper producers

Copper mining byproduct molybdenum is up more than 50% in a little over a month, boosting margins for producers.

Frik Els | January 10, 2023 | 12:13 pm

Lundin Gold stock rises as it beats production guidance for second straight year

Total gold production was 476,329 oz. for the year, exceeding the high end of the company's 2022 guidance of 460,000 oz.

Staff Writer | January 10, 2023 | 10:37 am

Dynasty Gold shares hit new high on best assays to date from Thundercloud property

One hole intercepted 7.35 g/t gold over 51 metres from 88.5 metres, which represents the longest intercepts with the highest gold grades to date.

Staff Writer | January 10, 2023 | 9:07 am

Vale evaluates offers for $2.5 billion base metals unit

Vale Base Metals, to be based in the UK, will have nickel mines in Canada and Indonesia, copper mines in Brazil, and interests in cobalt and platinum group metals.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 10, 2023 | 6:09 am

First Quantum to appeal Panama order to halt giant copper mine

The Vancouver-based miner and Panama have been negotiating new tax terms on a mine that accounts for about 1.5% of global copper output.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 10, 2023 | 3:41 am

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