Canada Top Stories

Barrick’s Thornton moves from executive chairman to chairman

John Thornton, an ex-investment banker from Goldman Sachs, joined Barrick in 2012 as a director under founder Peter Munk.

Bloomberg News | February 15, 2024 | 9:34 am

Hecla’s 2023 silver production the second highest in history, more growth expected

Silver reserves by year-end, totalling 238 million oz., were also…

Staff Writer | February 15, 2024 | 9:30 am

Canadian graphite miner NMG scores deals with GM, Panasonic

Offtake agreements totalling $87.5 million will help NMG advance the…

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 15, 2024 | 3:48 am

New Found Gold cuts 7.56 g/t over 13.4 metres at Queensway project

Extended zones are part of the 100%-owned Queensway gold project…

Staff Writer | February 14, 2024 | 10:58 am

Royal Gold strikes deal with Centerra Gold to boost Mount Milligan mine life

Centerra expects to complete a PEA in Q1 2025 to…

Staff Writer | February 14, 2024 | 9:28 am

Nouveau Monde seeks $22 million for Matawinie mine, Bécancour plant

The company intends to be a vertically integrated producer of battery anode materials.

Staff Writer | April 12, 2023 | 11:32 am

First Mining finds growth potential at Springpole gold project

The Springpole gold project in Ontario is one of Canada’s largest open-pit deposits, set to produce more than 300,000 ounces a year.

Staff Writer | April 12, 2023 | 5:53 am

The deep sea mining debate is “gone” — it’s happening, says The Metals Company CEO

Automakers and steelmaking companies have shown interest in the technology, according to Gerard Barron.

Bruno Venditti | April 11, 2023 | 10:21 pm

Newmont, Glencore bids crack into metal industry’s top takeovers

Both deals — if completed — would rank among the top 10 biggest takeovers of metals producers.

Bloomberg News | April 11, 2023 | 1:19 pm

CHARTS: Mining’s top 50 companies top $1.4 trillion value amid M&A fever

World’s top 50 mining companies build on gains in the first quarter of 2023, but remain well below valuations this time last year as M&A fever grips the sector.

Frik Els | April 11, 2023 | 11:28 am

E3 Lithium gets licence for field pilot plant in Alberta

The company will build and operate the direct lithium extraction plant, set to begin operations in the third quarter of 2023.

Staff Writer | April 11, 2023 | 10:56 am

Western Copper confirms $1.7 million investment by Rio Tinto to maintain stake

The investment allows Rio to maintain its approximate 7.84% interest.

Staff Writer | April 11, 2023 | 9:05 am

Glencore sweetens offer for Teck with $8.2bn cash incentive

Revised bid gives Teck’s shareholders the option to receive cash plus 24% of the metals unit, instead of exposure to coal and oil.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 11, 2023 | 5:53 am

One of Teck Resources’ top investors backs separation plan

Egerton Capital UK said it will support proposal to separate Teck's base metals and a coal businesses in upcoming shareholders vote.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 11, 2023 | 3:26 am

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