Lake Resources releases updated resource estimate for Kachi lithium project in Argentina Measured and Indicated resources have increased from 2.19 to 2.93 million tonnes of lithium carbonate equivalent. Staff Writer | June 15, 2023 | 1:06 pm
Mining the Arctic’s critical minerals is vital for Canada’s sovereignty, Northern prosperity Advancing the development of a mining industry in the North is in Canada’s national interest, writes Sean Boyd. Sean Boyd for The Globe and Mail | June 15, 2023 | 11:27 am
Battery storage installations to increase ten-fold by 2030 — report New battery storage capacity to surpass 400 GWh per year by 2030. MINING.COM Staff Writer | June 15, 2023 | 10:57 am
NexGen, Metis Nations sign IBA for Rook 1 uranium project in Saskatchewan The IBA defines the environmental, cultural, economic, employment, and other benefits to be provided and to confirm consent and support. Staff Writer | June 15, 2023 | 10:25 am
Mining People: Aben, Avalon, GR Silver, MAC, Patriot Battery, Silver Mountain Key moves in the mining sector. Staff Writer | June 15, 2023 | 9:27 am
First Quantum rebuffs informal approach from Barrick Gold Barrick made overtures to First Quantum in the last few months as part of its search for ways to expand in copper. Bloomberg News | June 15, 2023 | 9:26 am
Artemis adds $40m to Blackwater gold mine budget to optimize build With a price tag of over $1 billion, Blackwater is one of the largest capital investments in British Columbia in 10 years. Staff Writer | June 15, 2023 | 9:21 am
Argonaut pours first gold at Magino, expects commercial production in Q3 Once in production, Magino is expected to produce between 72,000 and 81,000 oz. of gold in 2023. Staff Writer | June 15, 2023 | 8:34 am
Sibanye CEO expects South Africa’s platinum output to rebound in 2024 The World Platinum Investment Council has forecast a global deficit of nearly 1 million ounces of platinum this year. Reuters | June 15, 2023 | 7:53 am