World’s No. 2 gold miner is trying to get bigger in copper

For a company with “gold” in its name, Barrick Gold Corp. has become noticeably fixated on copper.

Bloomberg News | June 18, 2023 | 12:12 pm

New study quantifies violations of Indigenous peoples’ rights by extractive industries

Ten universities joined forces to conduct the largest quantitative analysis to date of the violations of Indigenous peoples’ rights by extractive and industrial developments.

Staff Writer | June 18, 2023 | 7:24 am

Women in Mining Spotlight: Freda Campbell

Campbell was awarded the 2023 Indigenous Trailblazer Award by Women in Mining Canada.

Amanda Stutt | June 16, 2023 | 10:38 am

Ivanhoe Mines invests in pulsed-power tech firm

Ivanhoe will convert a loan balance of $76 million owed to the company by HPX into an equity investment in I-Pulse, HPX’s parent company.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 16, 2023 | 4:36 am

Avalon stock surges on C$63 million investment, joint venture with Sibelco

Avalon plans to use the proceeds to first acquire industrial land for a lithium-hydroxide processing facility in Thunder Bay, Ontario.

Staff Writer | June 15, 2023 | 2:02 pm

Mining the Arctic’s critical minerals is vital for Canada’s sovereignty, Northern prosperity

Advancing the development of a mining industry in the North is in Canada’s national interest, writes Sean Boyd.

Sean Boyd for The Globe and Mail | June 15, 2023 | 11:27 am

NexGen, Metis Nations sign IBA for Rook 1 uranium project in Saskatchewan

The IBA defines the environmental, cultural, economic, employment, and other benefits to be provided and to confirm consent and support.

Staff Writer | June 15, 2023 | 10:25 am

First Quantum rebuffs informal approach from Barrick Gold

Barrick made overtures to First Quantum in the last few months as part of its search for ways to expand in copper.

Bloomberg News | June 15, 2023 | 9:26 am

Artemis adds $40m to Blackwater gold mine budget to optimize build

With a price tag of over $1 billion, Blackwater is one of the largest capital investments in British Columbia in 10 years.

Staff Writer | June 15, 2023 | 9:21 am

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