March 7, 2024

British Columbia puts restrictions on mineral claims, mining in two First Nations territories

Province protects Gitxaała and Ehattesaht Nations interests while it works to modernize BC’s Mineral Tenure Act.

March 7, 2024

Severstal plant in Russia’s Cherepovets hit by drone strike, says official

No injuries have occurred, and operations have remained uninterrupted.

March 7, 2024

Fortuna Silver takes $90.6m charge on Mexican mine closure

It will cease activities at its San José mine in Mexico this year, six months earlier than planned, due to rising costs and depleted reserves.

March 7, 2024

Deep-sea mining could cost $500 billion in value destruction, study says

The report "How to lose half a trillion" says that mining the seafloor could cost the industry $30 to $132 billion in value destruction.

March 6, 2024

Canada plans scrutiny of Chinese offtake deals, minister says at PDAC

Government says it’s considering how to handle offtake agreements that function as loans or investments by China in Canadian mining companies as it continues to clamp down on critical mineral…

March 6, 2024

Diamonds can help speed up EVs’ charging time

A diamond nano-membrane is extremely effective at distributing heat and significantly reducing battery charging time.

March 6, 2024

SolGold soars on $3.2bn investment, largest in Ecuador history

Committed funds add to a previous $311 million the company vowed to invest in its Cascabel copper-gold project.

March 5, 2024

Adriatic Metals opens Bosnia silver mine

Vares silver project in central Bosnia is Europe’s first new mine in over a decade.

March 4, 2024

Probe Gold adds Monarch’s key assets to Quebec-focused portfolio

The company's landholding in the Val-d’Or region will now total 685 square kilometres.

March 4, 2024

AI, 5.5G networks to take mines to new “smart” level

The sector has embarked on a quest to transform operations by integrating connectivity, automation and artificial intelligence.