Canada Top Stories

Gowest Gold preps to go private as Chinese investors hold almost half of shares

The move coincides with some Canadian junior companies expressing frustration with the federal government for stymieing foreign investment in critical minerals.

Blair McBride - The Northern Miner | September 16, 2024 | 9:21 am

Chinese investor steps in to block Paladin’s Fission Uranium buy

CGN Mining Company, a subsidiary of China General Nuclear Power…

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 16, 2024 | 3:49 am

Dearth of quality new gold discoveries to stifle supply — report

S&P also says it expects gold supply to peak in…

Staff Writer | September 15, 2024 | 8:30 am

Precious Metals Summit: Top industry minds reflect on surging gold price, humdrum equities

Experts predict gold, which hit an all-time high of $2,554.78…

Henry Lazenby - The Northern Miner | September 13, 2024 | 12:42 pm

Alamos Gold boosts production guidance by over 20% after Magino mine acquisition

Alamos has raised its 2025-2026 production guidance with the integration…

Staff Writer | September 13, 2024 | 9:53 am

Victoria Gold worker caught in landslide claims company has history of unsafe practices — TNM

An equipment operator who was caught in the heap leach pad accident at the Eagle mine says the company is trying cover up the scale of the disaster.

Blair McBride - The Northern Miner | July 12, 2024 | 11:59 am

Rio Tinto mulls potential bid for Teck — report

Rio Tinto has held talks with bankers, but is not immediately planning to launch a bid for the Canadian miner, Sky News reported.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 12, 2024 | 3:33 am

Mining vs AI: What’s wrong with this picture?

As the saying from mid-19th century California goes, during a gold rush the easiest way to get rich is selling shovels and picks.

Frik Els | July 10, 2024 | 6:15 pm

Sprott says new copper fund too small to pose market risk

The Sprott Physical Copper Trust, which began trading in June, holds more than 10,000 metric tons of copper in warehouses mostly in Asia.

Bloomberg News | July 10, 2024 | 9:47 am

Barrick to boost Mali exploration as regulations shift

Mali's mining code has recently undergone a significant review, resulting in a new set of rules in force since July 3rd.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 10, 2024 | 5:13 am

Mining’s top 50 companies: two more lithium stocks drop out

The world’s 50 biggest miners gained a combined $42 billion during Q2, but the ranks of lithium stocks in the top tier have halved as valuations plummet.

Frik Els | July 9, 2024 | 5:47 pm