October 23, 2022

Scientists want to produce cosmic mineral to replace REEs in industrial magnets

Researchers are looking to decouple rare earths from magnet production.

October 21, 2022

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.

October 21, 2022

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. 

October 21, 2022

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.

October 20, 2022

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.

October 19, 2022

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.

October 18, 2022

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.

October 18, 2022

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.

October 18, 2022

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.

October 18, 2022

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.