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.

March 3, 2024

Solaris strikes deal with Ecuadorian Indigenous organization, other groups complain

ComplaInt before Canadian authorities claims the miner moved forward with the Warintza project, which overlaps Shuar Arutam-titled territory, despite the community’s opposition.

March 1, 2024

Well-connected streams more effective at reducing presence of toxic metals from upstream mining – study

Streams with ample connections to shallow groundwater flow paths are better at detoxifying specific forms of aluminum, cadmium, arsenic and zinc.

February 29, 2024

Golden Minerals pulls plug on Velardeña two months after mining restart

The company said it will now evaluate potential alternatives for the Velardeña properties, which may include a sale.

February 27, 2024

Sweden to remove uranium ban

The Nordic country’s government under Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson intends to report by May 15 on how it can write new legislation.

February 27, 2024

Canada Rare Earth sets up supply operations in the DRC

The initial startup supply will be sourced from local artisanal mining cooperatives, promoting responsible sourcing, the company said.

February 27, 2024

BatMan project uses lasers to optimize EV batteries

A new laser patterning process to alter the microstructure of battery electrode materials has the potential to unlock significant improvements to electrified transportation.

February 26, 2024

Scientists develop non-flammable electrolyte for lithium-metal batteries

Using computational science, researchers have developed a fluorine-substituted high-voltage stable chloride-based solid-state electrolyte.

February 24, 2024

Mexico nationalizes salt producer ESSA, buys Mitsubishi’s stake

ESSA owns the world’s largest salt mine and is one of the biggest producers of salt in Latin America.