Nunavut grants White Cliff exploration permit for copper project The regulatory approval marks a major step in the permitting process, allowing the firm to appoint contractors for this year’s activities. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 29, 2024 | 3:45 am
High-voltage tower serving Poderosa gold mine in Peru destroyed by illegal miners This is the 11th time in a year that illegal miners have attacked La Poderosa's energy infrastructure. Staff Writer | January 28, 2024 | 12:09 pm
Small electric aircraft have lower environmental impact than equivalent fossil-fuelled aircraft Battery-powered electric aircraft have the potential to significantly reduce the environmental impacts of aviation, according to new research. Staff Writer | January 28, 2024 | 7:28 am
Chinese engineers are keeping Russia’s metal furnaces firing A $840-million coking plant in the steel town of Magnitogorsk is being built by a Chinese engineering giant and hundreds of Chinese workers. Bloomberg News | January 27, 2024 | 6:16 pm
Guatemalan Ministry of Mines to review all mining licenses The Guatemalan Ministry of Energy and Mines will review all mining licenses in response to multiple complaints regarding bribes and corruption. Staff Writer | January 27, 2024 | 4:02 pm
Chinese companies to invest up to $7bn in Congo mining infrastructure Sinohydro Corp and China Railway Group will invest up to $7 billion in infrastructure projects as part of an agreement over their Sicomines copper and cobalt JV in the DRC. Reuters | January 27, 2024 | 1:34 pm
Gold’s mild pullback Gold bearishness has flared considerably during recent weeks’ selloff. Adam Hamilton - Zeal Intelligence | January 26, 2024 | 3:17 pm
Lithium lowdown: Week 4, 2024 roundup and analysis A review of current developments in the global lithium industry from Jan. 19 to 26. Chris Williams – Adamas Intelligence | January 26, 2024 | 2:28 pm
Chiefs of Ontario ask provincial government for year-long moratorium on mine claims staking The move follows and exponential rise in the number of mining claims being staked over the past year on First Nations territories. Amanda Stutt | January 26, 2024 | 1:58 pm