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Lithium company executive seeking federal backing was key figure in Alberta Energy Regulator spending scandal

Zeeshan Syed, a former Alberta Energy Regulator executive who was engulfed in a public sector spending scandal in Alberta welcomed two Liberal cabinet ministers to the Thunder Bay site of his junior mining company’s proposed lithium refinery.

Niall McGee - The Globe and Mail | October 20, 2023 | 4:30 pm

Canadian mining capex reached decade high in 2022

Capex in Canada’s mining industry increased by 14% to $13.5…

Staff Writer | October 20, 2023 | 3:05 pm

Public comment begins over proposal to extend life of Canada’s largest copper mine

Highland Valley Copper mine in British Columbia is owned by…

Nelson Bennett - Business in Vancouver | October 20, 2023 | 12:52 pm

Video: John McCluskey reflects on Alamos Gold’s rise and Canada’s political risk advantage

CEO of Alamos Gold spoke about the origins of the…

Alisha Hiyate | October 20, 2023 | 12:07 pm

British Columbia government to create provincial critical minerals strategy

The federal government last year launched a Canadian critical minerals…

Nelson Bennett - Business in Vancouver | October 20, 2023 | 10:48 am

Gold Fields acquisition target Yamana assets valued at $6-$8 billion – CIBC

An independent evaluation by CIBC has put Yamana's mineral assets at between $6 billion and $8 billion, in line with Gold Fields' initial offer price.

Reuters | October 21, 2022 | 5:31 pm

Pretium’s Bob Quartermain on respect, equality and ‘creating a good outcome’ for all

Industry veteran was recently inducted into the Canadian Mining Hall of Fame.

Amanda Stutt | October 21, 2022 | 12:14 pm

ISS sides with top Turquoise Hill investors in dismissing Rio takeover

ISS recommended Turquoise Hill shareholders vote against Rio’s cash offer to acquire 49% of the stock it doesn’t own for C$43 a share, the firm said.

Bloomberg News | October 21, 2022 | 9:00 am

Nouveau Monde Graphite enters MOU for offtake deal with Panasonic, announces $50m financing

NMG will use the proceeds of the investment to support the finalization of the design, operation, marketing and corporate parameters of the Phase 2 commercial integrated operations.

Staff Writer | October 20, 2022 | 8:41 am

Rio Tinto’s proposed deal for Turquoise Hill endorsed by Glass Lewis

Advisory firm recommended Turquoise Hill shareholders vote for Rio Tinto’s cash offer to acquire 49% of the shares it doesn’t own for C$43 a share.

Bloomberg News | October 19, 2022 | 9:53 am

Probe Metals finds ‘remarkable consistency’ at Val-d’Or gold project’s Monique

Highlights from the results of 45 new holes showed continued strike and depth expansion with significant gold intercepts along the Monique gold zones.

Staff Writer | October 18, 2022 | 10:08 am

Mayfair Gold expands resources at Fenn-Gib deposit in Ontario

Fenn-Gib now hosts a pit-constrained indicated resource of 118.1 million tonnes at 0.81 g/t for 3.06 million oz. of contained gold, representing a 47% increase over the previous estimate.

Staff Writer | October 18, 2022 | 8:20 am

Denison says Wheeler River test taps low-cost ISR to high-grade Athabasca uranium for first time

Mining and investment companies are jockeying for acquisitions in the nuclear industry and to develop the Athabasca basin, one of the premier uranium zones in North America.

Staff Writer | October 18, 2022 | 6:43 am

Cobre Panama copper mine contract could be ready next month, ministry says

First Quantum has been waiting for the document since September 2021, when it began negotiations with the government of Panama.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 18, 2022 | 6:23 am

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