Canada Top Stories

Mosaic reopens Canada potash plant as fertilizer demand improves

The Colonsay site near Saskatoon was reopened in July to mitigate a temporary production drop because of planned maintenance at the Esterhazy potash complex on the eastern edge of Saskatchewan.

Bloomberg News | August 1, 2023 | 5:00 pm

Equinox calls Greenstone 85% complete, first gold pour in 2024

The project will be one of Canada’s largest gold projects,…

Staff Writer | August 1, 2023 | 10:04 am

Rio Tinto looking at possible lithium deals, Stausholm says

The company would like to buy an asset in Canada,…

Bloomberg News | August 1, 2023 | 8:07 am

Lithium Americas shareholders approve split

The new Lithium Americas will own the Thacker Pass lithium…

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 1, 2023 | 3:40 am

Albemarle to invest nearly $83m in Patriot Battery Metals for 5% stake

Patriot will use the proceeds to accelerate development activities at…

Reuters | July 31, 2023 | 4:55 pm

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Surging coal, lithium prices can’t stem sell-off in top 50 mining stocks

World’s 50 biggest mining companies have shed $627 billion since hitting highs in March this year even as investors pile into the best performing sectors.

Frik Els | October 5, 2022 | 3:40 pm

Sayona awards $147m mining contract to L. Fourier et Fils for restarting lithium mine

This is one of the largest such contracts ever signed in Quebec.

Staff Writer | October 5, 2022 | 11:34 am

Pebble mine stakeholders up pressure as EPA’s final decision nears

EPA is making a final decision on the proposed Pebble copper-gold mine near Bristol Bay, Alaska, by Dec. 2.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 5, 2022 | 3:57 am

Uranium Energy makes high-grade discovery at Christie Lake project in Saskatchewan

These are some of the largest and highest-grade drill intersections of uranium reported globally in 2022, the company said.

Staff Writer | October 4, 2022 | 10:31 am

Centerra Gold extends Mount Milligan mine to 2033

Total payable gold production would increase by 800,000 oz. and copper production by 191 million lb.

Staff Writer | October 4, 2022 | 8:40 am

Torex Gold secures final environmental permit for Media Luna project in Mexico

The gold project is now fully permitted with environmental requirements on both sides of the Balsas River under a single authorization.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 4, 2022 | 6:04 am

ANIMATION: Race is on for global lithium mining domination

Visualize the world's top lithium producing countries since 2012 and forecasts for winners and losers out to 2031.

Frik Els | October 3, 2022 | 11:48 am

Fortune Minerals extends purchase option on Alberta refinery site for NICO project

The NICO project is an advanced development stage critical minerals asset that has already received environmental assessment approval.

Staff Writer | October 3, 2022 | 9:44 am

Demand for aluminum slows in another sign of troubled economy

Makers of everything from automobiles to beverage cans to kitchen appliances are holding off booking next year’s aluminum orders.

Bloomberg News | October 1, 2022 | 7:00 pm

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