July 2, 2021

Vale restarts ship loader that caught fire at Ponta da Madeira port

Company is commissioning its loading activities at ship loader 6 after 5 months of maintenance.

July 2, 2021

Cameco suspends Cigar Lake operations due to close wildfire

Canadian uranium miner has temporarily suspended production as a precaution due to the proximity of a wildfire burning in the vicinity of the mine.

July 2, 2021

General Motors moves to secure US-sourced lithium for its EVs

The US largest automaker is investing “multi millions” in a lithium project poised to become the country's largest by 2024.

July 1, 2021

US Forest Service advances Perpetua Resources’ plan for Idaho Stibnite-Gold project

The project could become one of the largest and highest-grade open-pit gold mines in the US —and the country’s only primary producer of antimony.

July 1, 2021

Ice Road built by diamond miners in Canada’s Far North gets Netflix debut

The Ice Road has been jointly run by three mining companies – Diavik Diamond Mines, Dominion Diamond Corporation, and De Beers Canada – for over 20 years since the start…

June 30, 2021

Vale tests iron ore carrier that produces air bubbles to reduce emissions

Vale's first ore carrier equipped with air lubrication system is scheduled to arrive in Brazilian waters in August.

June 29, 2021

Magna Gold declares commercial production at San Francisco mine

The Sonora, Mexico mine will produce approximately 6,000 oz per month in the third quarter and 7,500 oz per month in the fourth quarter.

June 29, 2021

Canada’s Top Ten precious metals juniors

With precious metals commanding higher prices, juniors advancing projects with gold and silver deposits are coming into the spotlight.

June 29, 2021

Canada’s Top Ten royalty and streaming companies

Royalty and streaming companies have grown in number and popularity over the years.

June 29, 2021

Equinox Gold starts mining at Santa Luz

According to the company, construction remains on track to commence commissioning in Q4 2021 and pour gold in Q1 2022.