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Copper prices may jump 20%, aluminum by 36% as demand outpaces supply: forecast

Global copper and aluminum supply deficits may cause prices to soar within a few years while steel may drop, according to a new report on metals.

Colin McClelland | September 20, 2023 | 1:46 pm

Cameco shares surge on uranium prices as governments warm to nuclear power

With its one-time pariah commodity back in vogue, one of…

Niall McGee and Matthew McClearn -- The Globe and Mail | September 20, 2023 | 11:48 am

Battery metal miners lack serious policies on informed consent — report

An Oxfam report shows that many battery metal miners do…

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | September 20, 2023 | 8:00 am

Barrick eyes copper growth as Bristow laments market’s need for ‘instant gratification’

Once fully ramped up, Reko Diq and Lumwana are expected…

Staff Writer | September 19, 2023 | 3:59 pm

British Columbia energy minister in a mines, power, fossil fuels balancing act

Some are wondering whether B.C. will actually have enough power…

Nelson Bennett - Business in Vancouver | September 19, 2023 | 3:37 pm

Toronto hedge fund surges 39% on lithium bets

The Vivid Energy Fund is short companies that focus on direct lithium extraction, such as Vancouver-based Standard Lithium.

Bloomberg News | December 19, 2022 | 10:09 am

Perpetua awarded up to $24.8m under US Defense Production Act; stock jumps

The DPA funding allows the company to advance the construction readiness of the Stibnite project while the company continues through the ongoing permitting process.

Staff Writer | December 19, 2022 | 9:16 am

Trevali sells stake in Namibia’s Rosh Pinah mine to Appian

The embattled Canadian miner is also trying to sell its Caribou zinc mine, in the home country, as part of a court-sanctioned sales process.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 19, 2022 | 6:17 am

Newcrest CEO leaves Australia’s top gold miner

Chief financial officer Sherry Duhe has become Newcrest’s interim chief executive while the company searches for a new leader.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 19, 2022 | 3:26 am

Most Canadians see clean energy as safer, more affordable than fossil fuels – survey

A recent survey shows that Canadians in most provinces except Alberta, see clean energy systems as more affordable and safer than fossil fuel systems.

Staff Writer | December 18, 2022 | 7:24 am

Panama to shut down First Quantum’s giant copper mine

Moves comes after the Canadian miner missed a deadline to finalize a deal that would have increased payments to the government from the mine.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 16, 2022 | 3:41 am

British Columbia First Nations go to court to challenge province’s mineral claim regime

At the heart of the case is the free entry mineral claim system that allows anyone to file a mineral claim without notifying or engaging with First Nations.

Nelson Bennett - Business in Vancouver | December 15, 2022 | 3:54 pm

Snow Lake investor battle brings raw energy to Manitoba lithium project

Concerned shareholders are accusing company CEO and the board of directors of enriching themselves with more than C$6 million for just seven months of service.

Staff Writer | December 15, 2022 | 2:30 pm

Barrick Gold to go ahead with $7bn Reko Diq project in Pakistan

Top court has cleared the path for Barrick Gold to build the massive Reko Diq copper-gold mine.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 15, 2022 | 9:58 am

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