April 28, 2020

Boliden Q1 core profit slumps as mines business weighs

First quarter operating profit declined 25% from a year earlier.

April 27, 2020

Canada’s miners struggle with covid-19 challenges

The sector often operates in rural or remote areas and workers live in close quarters, adding to the risks.

April 27, 2020

Lockdowns and low prices generate nickel supply shock

Nickel recovered from a four-year low of $10,865 a tonne in March to a current $12,820.

April 24, 2020

New China EV incentives fresh boost for cobalt, lithium price

Changing habits in China following covid-19 could add further stimulus but new EV subsidy rules could prove headache for Tesla in China.

April 24, 2020

Falcon Gold to consolidate lands on Central Canada Belt

The Vancouver-based company signed a deal to acquire two large patented claim blocks in Ontario.

April 23, 2020

Cobalt price, nickel usage limit damage to EV Metal Index

Value of cobalt, nickel, graphite and lithium in newly-sold electric cars hold up despite impact of covid-19 as EV industry focus shifts to Europe.

April 23, 2020

Vale resumes Creighton operations after earthquake

All employees were safely brought to surface and operations at the deepest nickel mine in Canada have resumed.

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.