Panama moves to unlock copper from First Quantum mine Commerce and Industries Minister may approve by Tuesday exports of already mined ore from Cobre Panama’s stockpiles. Cecilia Jamasmie | April 6, 2026 | 11:03 am
Versamet buys $360M gold stream on Skeena’s Eskay Creek The stream entitles Versamet to 3.5% of payable gold production over the life of the mine. Frédéric Tomesco | April 6, 2026 | 10:40 am
Altius acquires 9.9% of TNR Gold The TNR royalty portfolio includes exposure to major copper and lithium deposits in Argentina. Staff Writer | April 6, 2026 | 10:31 am
Gold price declines as traders weigh Trump remarks on truce prospects Bullion reversed earlier losses to trade near $4,700 an ounce. Bloomberg News | April 6, 2026 | 8:14 am
Vizsla drilling extends Poplar copper system in British Columbia Poplar covers about 470 sq. km in a proven mining district that also includes Imperial Metals’ Huckleberry copper mine. Frédéric Tomesco | April 6, 2026 | 8:10 am
British Columbia to suspend parts of Indigenous rights law The BC government will move to amend DRIPA during the current legislative session and will treat the vote as a matter of confidence. Colin McClelland | April 6, 2026 | 8:09 am
Liberty Gold’s Black Pine project enters federal environmental review phase Black Pine represents one of the few large-scale oxide gold deposits in the US. Staff Writer | April 6, 2026 | 8:03 am
Chile lithium dispute tied to Cold War-era nukes Eramet acquired mining rights in 2023 in a bid to secure the special licence required to produce lithium under Chile’s Cold War-era legislation. Tom Azzopardi | April 6, 2026 | 5:09 am
White House taps Highland Copper in local supply push Federal policy shift elevates a Michigan project as tariffs and financing reshape critical minerals strategy. Staff Writer | April 6, 2026 | 3:53 am