April 22, 2020

Pandemic puts China metals supply chain in jeopardy

China boosted copper imports in March, but still faces challenges as key suppliers are cutting output.

April 22, 2020

PolyMet appeals air permit decision on controversial Minnesota mine

If permitted, PolyMet's proposed $1 billion project would become Minnesota’s first copper-nickel mine.

April 20, 2020

Far North Snapshot: Eight companies exploring the frontiers

As existing deposits and mines are advanced, companies are looking for new frontiers to secure their long-term production and growth.

April 20, 2020

Vale cuts production guidance again

The company attributed weak Q1 results to heavy rains, unplanned outages, regulatory delays linked to last year’s dam failure, and ongoing disruptions caused by the coronavirus.

April 16, 2020

CHART: China’s stranglehold on electric car battery supply chain

China has not only shoved aside the US for rare earths, cobalt, graphite and lithium production – new study shows it controls 93% of world's manganese going into EVs.

April 15, 2020

Bluejay Mining grows Greenland footprint

The company has been granted two exploration licenses surrounding its Kangerluarsuk zinc-lead-silver project.

April 15, 2020

American Manganese, Voltabox recycle li-ion batteries

Voltabox wants a recycling solution for its end-of-life battery system.

April 14, 2020

Glencore weighs options to restart Quebec mines

Glencore currently operates the Raglan nickel mine and the Matagami zinc mine in Quebec.

April 14, 2020

Canadian Malartic, Westwood resuming Quebec operations

Most Quebec-based miners are getting ready to restart working on their assets, but only with strict measures in place to limit coronavirus contagion.

April 9, 2020

Wallbridge operations remain suspended until May

The company has also withdrawn its full-year 2020 exploration drilling guidance.