June 16, 2023

Critical material prices are recovering but the outlook is mixed

New report says lithium, nickel sulphate and rare earth prices are set to recover sharply but graphite, magnesium and titanium markets are in for more pain.

June 15, 2023

Mining the Arctic’s critical minerals is vital for Canada’s sovereignty, Northern prosperity

Advancing the development of a mining industry in the North is in Canada’s national interest, writes Sean Boyd.

June 13, 2023

Fireweed names Mactung largest high-grade tungsten deposit in the world

The indicated category, both open pit and underground, contains 41.5 million tonnes grading 0.73 tungsten trioxide.

June 6, 2023

Phosphate shortage could disrupt LFP market as early as 2026, says First Phosphate CEO

Currently, LFP batteries represent close to 30% of all EV batteries.

May 22, 2023

US protectionism could benefit Canadian miners

Vast US government spending powers unleashed through the Inflation Reduction Act and Defense Production Act are intended to kickstart a made-in-America green industrialization effort.

May 8, 2023

Ottawa clamps down on China’s critical-minerals foray, but not prospecting

One of Canada’s most successful mining prospectors finds a good chunk of his claims hemmed in on all sides by China Metallurgical Exploration Corp.

May 5, 2023

BHP unveils first natural capital accounting results

Results of first pilot case study on the application of natural capital accounting principles in mining focused on former mineral sands operation in Australia.

May 5, 2023

Top uranium miner Kazatomprom to develop own rare metals deposit

The company's subsidiary, Ulba Metallurgical Plant, will be tasked with determining the potential of the Verkhny Irgiz deposit.

May 1, 2023

Canada emerging as preferred jurisdiction for green mining investment

Low-carbon investments in new projects provide the impetus for lifelong net-zero operation.

April 24, 2023

Japan to subsidize half the costs of lithium, critical minerals projects – report

The initiative seeks to secure domestic supply of materials used in manufacturing electric car engines and batteries.