September 19, 2024

West Red Lake Gold begins test mining and bulk sampling at Madsen in Ontario

The program will run for four months to support restarting production next year.

September 19, 2024

FATF asks for tighter checks on India’s precious metal deals

The South Asian nation has about 175,000 businesses in this sector, but only some 9,500 are registered.

September 19, 2024

Osisko Metals seeks financing partner on huge Gaspé copper project in Quebec

Reopening the former Noranda mine, about 575 km northeast of Quebec City, could see it become the biggest undeveloped copper asset east of the Mississippi.

September 19, 2024

AMG Critical Materials opens Europe’s first lithium hydroxide refinery

AMG’s concept is to expand annual production up to 100,000 tonnes of battery-grade lithium hydroxide.

September 19, 2024

US closer to greenlighting ioneer’s Nevada lithium mine

If granted final approval, Rhyolite Ridge would be the first lithium project permitted by the Joe Biden administration.

September 19, 2024

Canadian miners in TSX top 30 ranking reflects industry’s role in world energy security, says VP

Chris Birkett says with geopolitical tensions around the world, Canada is an attractive target for investors looking to secure energy sources.   

September 19, 2024

Andean Silver raises $17 million to speed up Cerro Bayo exploration

Resource estimate for the Chilean project was recently boosted by 66 million ounces of silver equivalent to 91 Moz AgEq.

September 18, 2024

White House says review of Nippon Steel’s proposed purchase of US Steel ongoing

A source told Reuters this week that the US national security panel reviewing Nippon Steel's $14.9 billion bid.

September 18, 2024

Saskatchewan processing plant first to produce rare earth metals in North America 

Facility is ready to produce 10 tonnes of neodymium-praseodymium metals per month, with purities greater than 99.5%, SRC said.

September 18, 2024

Aclara advances on environmental permitting for Chilean rare earth project

The company said it is aiming to file a response addressing questions raised by government agencies by the end of the first quarter of 2025.