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British Columbia creates new mining ministry to tackle critical minerals amid doubts over capacity

Critical minerals are central to BC’s economic vision, with demand for lithium expected to grow sixfold by 2030 and copper demand projected to double by 2050.

Henry Lazenby - The Northern Miner | November 20, 2024 | 8:54 am

Fortune Bay advances Goldfields project in Saskatchewan

The Goldfields project is one of two advanced projects held…

Staff Writer | November 20, 2024 | 8:36 am

Endeavour Silver raises $73m for Pitarrilla project

Pitarrilla is expected to form one of the key cornerstones of…

Staff Writer | November 20, 2024 | 8:18 am

Paladin’s Fission Uranium takeover delayed by Canada security review

The takeover has faced several hurdles, including a delayed shareholder…

Bloomberg News | November 19, 2024 | 3:19 pm

Permitting delays impact British Columbia projects valued at C$38 billion, AME says

British Columbia's exploration sector has over 60 critical mineral projects…

Henry Lazenby - The Northern Miner | November 19, 2024 | 11:56 am

IsoEnergy to deploy AI mineral exploration tech at Larocque East in Athabasca Basin

The Larocque East project is home to the world’s highest grade indicated uranium mineral resource, the Hurricane deposit.

Staff Writer | October 23, 2024 | 1:48 pm

Newmont shares drop as cost struggles undermine gold profit surge

The company's total production rose to 1,668 thousand ounces, compared with 1,291 thousand ounces last year.

Bloomberg News | October 23, 2024 | 1:15 pm

K92 says drilling shows bulk mining promise at Arakompa, near flagship PNG mine

Among the 19 holes released late Tuesday were some of the best at Arakompa yet.

Henry Lazenby - The Northern Miner | October 23, 2024 | 1:09 pm

BHP tops all miners in Forbes list of world’s best employers

Others on the list include Anglo American, Newmont, Vale, Agnico, Glencore, AngloGold, Teck and Poland's KGHM.

Staff Writer | October 23, 2024 | 11:38 am

Iamgold cuts grades as high as 29 g/t gold at Nelligan in Quebec

The 2024 drill program at Nelligan extended the deposit eastward below 500 metre vertical depth.

Staff Writer | October 23, 2024 | 11:28 am

Volt Lithium produces battery-grade lithium carbonate from its Texas operations

Volt has been operating its proprietary DLE system in the field since September, when it achieved its first lithium production.

Staff Writer | October 23, 2024 | 8:38 am

Potash supply nears pre-war levels, pushing producers to cut output

Russian producers have increased shipments to China and India via new rail routes since Russia exited the Black Sea grain deal last year.

Reuters | October 23, 2024 | 8:09 am

Silvercorp, Salazar to kick off Ecuador mine construction in early 2025

Early works will take place from November to the end of the year, with construction expected to start after the rainy season in Ecuador.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 23, 2024 | 3:58 am

First Quantum names Jiangxi’s Xia to board after standstill deal

One of the largest copper smelting companies in the world, Jiangxi has an 18.5% stake in First Quantum.

Bloomberg News | October 22, 2024 | 4:43 pm

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