Ontario, Ottawa sign deal to speed up major projects The deal will bring a “one project, one review” approach to major infrastructure initiatives in Canada’s most populous province. Frédéric Tomesco | December 18, 2025 | 10:22 am
Barrick officially resumes operational control of Mali mine Company will resume production gradually and focus on mandatory training for employees and contractors, according to a memo. Reuters | December 18, 2025 | 9:58 am
Trilogy-South32 JV targets permit submission for Alaska copper deposit next year Ambler Metals, the joint venture, recently approved a $35 million work program next year. Staff Writer | December 18, 2025 | 9:44 am
Canada Nickel posts country’s No 1 contained metal district Two new initial resources for its sulphide deposits in northern Ontario now make its Timmins Nickel District the largest undeveloped nickel base in the country. Northern Miner Staff | December 18, 2025 | 8:34 am
Integra CEO aims for mid-tier gold output in Idaho The company pegs total pre-production capital at $389 million and targets first production in 2028. Henry Lazenby | December 18, 2025 | 8:10 am
Swiss gold exports drop in November as shipments to India plunge Shipments to India dropped to their lowest since February, Swiss customs data. Reuters | December 18, 2025 | 7:43 am
Sierra Madre buys second silver mine from First Majestic in $60M deal The Del Toro operation includes three fully permitted underground mines and a 3,000-tonne-per-day flotation processing circuit. Staff Writer | December 18, 2025 | 7:35 am
Brazil delays critical minerals areas auction The regulator said funding shortfalls prevent it from covering the costs needed to move ahead with the tender process. Cecilia Jamasmie | December 18, 2025 | 7:25 am
Column: China’s steel output to slump to 7-year low as iron ore imports hit record China's steel production in November was the weakest month in nearly two years. Reuters | December 18, 2025 | 6:19 am