Battery metal frenzy outshines recovery fears at PDAC
The rush for battery metals has prompted a flurry of activity from investors not typically associated with the mining industry.
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Canada will not retrospectively target Chinese investments in mining companies, minister says
In November, Canada had asked three Chinese companies to sell their stakes in Toronto-listed lithium explorers following a national security review.
Piedmont Lithium hit with short-seller report on Ghana mine
Blue Orca Capital alleged that mining licenses in Ghana obtained by a company it invested in were through what appeared to be "textbook corruption."
RBPlat says takeover uncertainty impacting operations
Both Impala and Northam have built up significant shareholdings in RBPlat since late 2021.
Copper miners scramble for workers to supply green energy transition
With workers opting for jobs that are less physically demanding jobs and not in far-flung locales, attracting mining talent is now a key problem for the industry.
Gold price regains ground as US dollar rally cools
“Gold will trade defensively, likely straddling $1,800 into the March FOMC," an analyst predicted.
Women in Mining Spotlight: Monica Ospina
Ospina is the founder of O Trade, a firm that works with mining companies to create regional development through community engagement.
Panama and First Quantum agree on details for copper mine contract
The new contract guarantees a minimum annual income of $375 million to the Central American government.
Battery bonanza is being sparked by coal’s exit in Australia
Australia’s rapid shift from coal-fired power to cleaner alternatives is underwriting a boom in battery projects able to store solar and wind energy.
