March 2, 2021

Mining magnets: Arctic island finds green power can be a curse

Companies are racing for approval to dig into what the USGS calls the world’s biggest undeveloped deposits of rare earth.

February 18, 2021

Most miners lag behind in human rights issues — report

Ten years after the adoption of United Nations principles, a study shows most miners have yet to step up efforts to improve their human rights record.

February 12, 2021

Denison raises $31 million in financings, shares up

Shares of Denison Mines hit a five-year high earlier in the session.

February 11, 2021

ALX Resources requests permit to drill at Gibbons Creek uranium project

The miner says the project shows potential for unconformity-style or deeper, basement-hosted uranium mineralization.

February 11, 2021

JP Morgan: Commodities have begun new supercycle of “years-long gains”

Commodities have seen four supercycles over the past 100 years — with the last one peaking in 2008 after 12 years of expansion.

February 2, 2021

Experts warn of brewing space mining war among US, China and Russia

China and Russia are joining forces to keep America's increasing attempts to dominate extra-terrestrial commerce at bay.

February 1, 2021

Cameco gains 49% interest in laser enrichment JV, shares up

Cameco is the commercial lead for the project and has an option to attain a majority interest of up to 75%.

February 1, 2021

Scientists develop method to detect radioactive materials in gold, copper

Uranium and thorium are often found in the gold and copper that go into the electrical components of circuits and other electronic instruments.

January 26, 2021

Appia Energy confirms high-grade mineralization at REE property in Saskatchewan

The Toronto-based company intersected up to 11.035 wt% total rare earth oxide and 0.025 wt% gallium oxide over 2.8 metres.

January 7, 2021

Copper, iron ore price rally adds $250bn to top 50 mining companies

The world’s 50 most valuable mining companies jumps to a new record high of $1.3 trillion by year’s end.