Ontario to spend $2.2 billion on Indigenous role in mining Most of the money will go to loan guarantees that enable Indigenous business groups to invest in Ontario mining projects, the government said. Bloomberg News | May 21, 2025 | 9:36 am
Nicola Mining to start gold mill in British Columbia in Q3 The company has started receiving gold and silver ore from Talisker Resources and is undergoing pre-production adjustment. Staff Writer | May 21, 2025 | 9:36 am
Critical minerals still dominated by few despite diversification efforts: IEA The average market share of the top three refined material suppliers rose from 82% to 86% between 2020 and 2024, says IEA. Staff Writer | May 21, 2025 | 9:21 am
Nyrstar seeks government funding for antimony production The company could potentially produce the critical mineral at its South Australian processing plant. Reuters | May 21, 2025 | 8:11 am
Friedland’s Ivanhoe Atlantic urges US to list iron ore as critical mineral Ivanhoe Atlantic's move aligns with Washington’s strategy to secure minerals for military manufacturing and boost defense. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 21, 2025 | 8:10 am
Silver price back above $33 as it rides gold’s momentum Silver has quietly become one of the best-performing commodities this year. Staff Writer | May 21, 2025 | 8:01 am
Amex nearly triples Perron project gold in Quebec Open pit and underground stope constrained resources now total 8.18 million measured and indicated tonnes grading 6.13 grams per tonne gold. Blair McBride - The Northern Miner | May 21, 2025 | 7:55 am
Energy storage boom drives battery shift, leaving nickel, cobalt behind LFP batteries are fuelling a boom in energy storage projects. Reuters | May 21, 2025 | 7:50 am
Indonesian state miner Antam seeks $500 million syndicated loan It would be the country’s first syndicated dollar borrowing from a state-owned enterprise this year. Bloomberg News | May 21, 2025 | 7:24 am