New calls for banning coal as punishment at Christmas

An article in the British Medical Journal makes the environmental case for ending what the authors call an “outdated and potentially harmful” tradition.

Staff Writer | December 23, 2022 | 6:38 am

Electra Battery Materials launches demonstration plant in Temiskaming Shores

Electra claims it will process up to 75 tonnes of black mass material in batches mode using its proprietary hydrometallurgical process in the demonstration plant.

Staff Writer | December 22, 2022 | 11:29 am

Panama and First Quantum mull fresh talks on copper mine next week

The two sides may sit down together as soon as Dec. 26, although a schedule for the talks hasn’t been confirmed.

Bloomberg News | December 22, 2022 | 11:22 am

Prices will fall across metals and mining in 2023 – Woodmac

Commodity research firm says production growth, weaker demand and negative sentiment in the industry will see iron ore, copper and industrial metals sink next year.

Staff Writer | December 22, 2022 | 10:49 am

Canada blocks Glencore’s proposed coal mine project in British Columbia

Government determined adverse environmental effects of the proposed Sukunka Coal Mine Project, an open-pit metallurgical coal mine.

Reuters | December 21, 2022 | 5:04 pm

Teck contributed $20 billion to global GDP in 2022

Deloitte reports Teck’s operations contributed $10.9 billion to Canada’s GDP.

Staff Writer | December 21, 2022 | 11:14 am

Asante Gold targets synergies and extending mine life at Bibiani and Chirano in Ghana

The Bibiani and Chirano gold mines, situated 15 km apart in Ghana, are expected to produce a combined 400,000 oz. of gold next year.

Staff Writer | December 21, 2022 | 11:12 am

Aya confirms extension of high-grade silver discovery at Zgounder mine in Morocco

One drill hole intercepted 3,956 g/t silver over 21.6 metres, including an intersection of 5,792 g/t silver over 14.4 metres.

Staff Writer | December 21, 2022 | 10:35 am

Foran’s $150m loan helps nearly cover McIlvenna Bay copper project cost in Saskatchewan

The financing will almost cover the estimated C$368 million cost to build the project.

Staff Writer | December 21, 2022 | 9:34 am

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Global gold producers’ sector credit remains stable — report

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Baffinland ups Mary River iron ore output to 6 million tonnes per year

Nunavut review board nixes expansion for Agnico Eagle’s Meliadine gold mine

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