PDAC video: McKinsey warns of $5 trillion critical minerals capital need
The figure underlines the gap between mining productivity and the rising needs driven by energy transition and supply chain pressures.
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PDAC video: Kazakhstan keen to draw Canadian miners
Kazakhstan is counting on its estimated $40 trillion mineral wealth to spark a mining boom.
Ivanhoe shares rise on hydropower boost, Q1 production results
Kamoa's copper production came near a record high at 133,120 tonnes in Q1 2025.
Canada’s opposition leader says he would approve Suncor oil project, mines
Pierre Poilievre has pledged to advance projects including the Rook 1 uranium mine in Saskatchewan, Springpole Lake gold mine in Ontario and Suncor’s project.
Trump orders fresh review of Nippon Steel’s bid for US Steel
The White House directive sent the share price of US Steel up over 13%.
Op-Ed: Mining alone won’t lead to critical minerals independence — processing will pave the way
There is a growing chorus of voices championing increased exploration and resource discovery in the global scramble to secure critical minerals.
Gold reserves in London vaults rise in March, says LBMA
Comex gold stocks, meanwhile, are at record highs after rising by $80 billion since late November.
Chinese buyers snapped up copper as prices plunged below $8,500
Copper prices plunged as much as 7.7% within 15 minutes of opening on the LME.
Ontario announces $8 billion in tariff support, defers mining tax for six months
The Canadian province generates over C$15 billion worth of minerals per year.