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Nunavut grants White Cliff exploration permit for copper project

The regulatory approval marks a major step in the permitting process, allowing the firm to appoint contractors for this year’s activities.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 29, 2024 | 3:45 am

Chiefs of Ontario ask provincial government for year-long moratorium on mine claims staking

The move follows and exponential rise in the number of…

Amanda Stutt | January 26, 2024 | 1:58 pm

Sigma Lithium’s chief controls officer exits company in latest shake-up

Over the past year, Sigma has lost a number of…

Reuters | January 26, 2024 | 1:43 pm

Court rejects request to halt construction of Swedish battery plant in Quebec

Last September, Northvolt announced that it would open a $5.2…

Reuters | January 26, 2024 | 10:01 am

Wyloo looks ahead to Ring of Fire development despite Indigenous resistance

Mine planning is underway for an updated feasibility study on…

Staff Writer | January 25, 2024 | 10:57 am

Canada ready to become critical minerals provider, says minister

Canada has critical minerals cooperation agreements with Japan, the US and the European Union.

Reuters | April 14, 2023 | 7:53 am

Teck’s top shareholder backs Glencore takeover

CIC, which holds slightly over 10% of Teck’s Class B shares, says Glencore's bid would allow for a cleaner exit for investors.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 14, 2023 | 6:56 am

Industrial contamination may no longer be contained by Arctic permafrost — study

Industrial legacy buried in the Arctic permafrost or deposited on its surface may no longer be contained by the frozen soil, researchers have found.

Staff Writer | April 14, 2023 | 6:06 am

Artemis Gold buys Caterpillar fleet for Blackwater mine construction in British Columbia

Blackwater open-pit gold mine south of Vanderhoof will be largest new mine built in the region in more than a decade.

Nelson Bennett - Business in Vancouver | April 13, 2023 | 1:19 pm

Teck, Glencore CEOs converge on Toronto in battle for investors

Teck has suffered a blow to its plans to separate its coal and metals operations after a major advisory firm urged shareholders to reject the move.

Bloomberg News | April 13, 2023 | 10:39 am

Canada Nickel sees more exploration success with another discovery larger than Crawford

The new discovery at Midlothian follows a string of recent exploration successes in Ontario that included the Reid, Deloro, Sothman and Texmont properties.

Staff Writer | April 13, 2023 | 9:57 am

Hudbay Minerals to buy Copper Mountain Mining in $439m deal

The deal is the latest in a wave of buyout offers across the mining sector, as companies look to expand their copper footprint.

Reuters | April 13, 2023 | 7:36 am

Barrick sees lower gold output, higher costs in Q1

Barrick's gold output has been on a steady decline, falling for at least three consecutive years.

Reuters | April 13, 2023 | 7:33 am

Teck rejects Glencore’s sweetened bid, pushes for own restructuring

Glencore has offered Teck's shareholders 24% of the combined metals group and up to $8.2 billion in cash for those who may not want exposure to thermal coal.

Reuters | April 13, 2023 | 7:03 am

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