June 25, 2024 Skeena secures $750 million finance package for Eskay Creek development The company is moving toward open pit production at the British Columbia mine in the first half of 2027.
June 25, 2024 Kodal Minerals confirms potential Mali lithium project expansion Kodal is in competition with Australia’s Leo Lithium to develop Mali’s first lithium mine.
June 25, 2024 Japan finds over 200 million tonnes of battery metals in seabed The nodules are said to contain 610,000 tonnes of cobalt (75 years of Japan’s consumption) and 740,000 tonnes of nickel (11 years).
June 24, 2024 LithiumBank reports largest lithium brine resource in North America at Alberta project The company has reported inferred resources of 21.7 million tonnes of lithium carbonate equivalent spread across two major formations.
June 24, 2024 Agnico boosts stake in Maple Gold Mines Agnico now holds 19.99% of Maple's outstanding shares on a non-diluted basis.
June 24, 2024 Kenorland Minerals begins exploration in Ontario The work involves multiple regional-scale surface exploration programs, covering approximately 331,000 hectares of mineral tenure.
June 24, 2024 Fireweed closes upsized offering for critical metals exploration in northern Canada The net amounts raised by both types of flow-through shares will be used for exploration expenses in the Yukon Territory.
June 24, 2024 Sitka buys Victoria Gold’s abutting Clear Creek in Yukon As consideration, Victoria will receive approximately 8% of Sitka's outstanding shares.
June 24, 2024 Gowest Gold announces go-private transaction at premium offer price The company pointed to the challenges it has faced over the years in raising sufficient capital for its Bradshaw deposit.
June 20, 2024 Barrick-backed Dakota Gold seeks Homestake-style lode One drill hole cut 6.4 metres grading 9.46 grams gold per tonne from 506.2 metres depth.
Australia’s VHM scraps offtake deal with Shenghe Resources The Goschen project is VHM's flagship development, focused on extracting critical minerals such as rare earth elements and titanium. January 11, 2026 | 04:08 pm
US to push for quicker action in reducing reliance on China for rare earths Aside from Japan, G7 members remain heavily dependent on critical minerals from China, which has threatened to impose strict export controls. January 11, 2026 | 09:07 am
Rio Tinto’s bid for Glencore piles pressure on BHP If BHP keeps out of the current talks, it may consider another deal to retain its leadership. January 11, 2026 | 07:49 am