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Metso expands alliance with Avalon for lithium processing in Ontario

The agreement calls for Metso to provide testing and engineering equipment procurement and related services to develop and commercialize Avalon's lithium processing facility.

Staff Writer | October 25, 2023 | 11:16 am

How microbes can help discover new kimberlite deposits

For the first time, modern DNA sequencing of microbial communities…

Staff Writer | October 25, 2023 | 6:06 am

Video: Mining innovation and challenges in the spotlight

Canadian Mining Symposium panel explored challenges of implementing innovation in…

Henry Lazenby | October 25, 2023 | 6:04 am

International Energy Agency predicts fossil fuel demand decline after 2030

“The ‘Golden Age of Gas’, a term coined by the…

Nelson Bennett - Business in Vancouver | October 24, 2023 | 4:33 pm

British Columbia court fines former mining exec $22,000 for environmental violations

A court ruling in July found that former CEO Benjamin…

Staff Writer | October 24, 2023 | 3:03 pm

BHP marks milestone at Jansen potash project in Saskatchewan

World's biggest miner completed the excavation and lining of the two 1,000 metre shafts at the mine, the largest of their kind in the Canadian province.

Staff Writer | November 1, 2022 | 1:12 pm

Fortune Bay shares PEA for Goldfields with annual production of 101,000 oz. gold

The Box and Althona deposits at Goldfields have 22.6 million indicated tonnes averaging 1.34 g/t gold for 980,000 contained ounces.

Staff Writer | November 1, 2022 | 11:27 am

Turquoise Hill delays shareholder meet on $3.3bn Rio Tinto buyout

Rio recently raised its offer but still faces opposition from multiple parties including Turquoise Hill's second-largest shareholder.

Reuters | November 1, 2022 | 9:06 am

First Majestic drills 19.97 g/t Au over 20.9m near active underground mine area at Jerritt Canyon

The latest results come from the area along the connection drift between the Smith and SSX underground mines.

Staff Writer | November 1, 2022 | 8:27 am

Western Copper and Gold updates permitting for Casino project in Yukon

Western Copper has been in discussions with the YESAB on how to address changes in assessment methods, environmental base practices and enhancements to the Casino project.

Staff Writer | October 31, 2022 | 12:14 pm

Argonaut completes financing package for Magino gold mine

The company has arranged a term loan of $200 million and a revolving credit facility of $50 million for development and construction of an open pit and conventional mill.

Staff Writer | October 31, 2022 | 12:06 pm

PureGold Mining seeks creditor protection

PureGold said it had made the application after considering cash position, scheduled debt payments, forecast revenue and expenses.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 31, 2022 | 5:53 am

Canada strengthening guidelines to protect critical minerals sectors

Significant transactions by foreign state-owned companies in Canada's critical minerals sectors would now only be approved on an exceptional basis.

Reuters | October 28, 2022 | 1:31 pm

Cameco reports Q3 uranium contracting gains, touts scooping Russian market share

Pending the new contracts’ finalization, the total volume of uranium successfully contracted since the beginning of 2022 is expected to be about 77 million lb.

Henry Lazenby | October 28, 2022 | 10:55 am

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