October 7, 2024

Metals markets eye China reopening for stimulus rally cues

There are still concerns that Beijing will need to act even more to restore China to its status as the growth engine for major commodities.

October 4, 2024

Lithium firms’ shares rise after Rio Tinto buyout rumour

The acquisition talk comes as Rio faces challenges in developing its Jadar lithium project in Serbia.

October 4, 2024

Global Atomic shares rise on progress update for Dasa uranium mine in Niger

An unnamed US development bank is pledging to approve a $295 million loan covering 60% of Dasa’s costs.

October 4, 2024

Canagold’s New Polaris project moves into next phase of environmental assessment

New Polaris is a past-producing, high-grade gold project for which the company is working towards environmental permitting and a feasibility study.

October 4, 2024

Coeur Mining to buy Silvercrest in $1.7 billion deal

The addition of Silvercrest's Las Chispas mine in Mexico positions Coeur among the world's top silver miners, with an output 21 million ounces a year.

October 3, 2024

China files appeal to WTO on Canada’s tariffs on EVs, metal products

Canada began imposing on Tuesday a 100% levy on EVs shipped from China, having also announced in late August a 25% tariff on Chinese steel and aluminum products.

October 3, 2024

Rio Tinto’s Diavik diamond mine moves into commercial production underground

The miner said last year it was going ahead with a $40 million expansion of Diavik, which will extend the operation’s life to at least early 2026. 

October 3, 2024

Baselode Energy logs high-grade uranium hits at Ackio in Saskatchewan

The results are part of a 12,000-metre drill program at Ackio, where mineralization starts at 25 metres depth.

October 3, 2024

Power Nickel hits “biggest intersection yet” at Quebec project

The goal is to determine the potential of its NISK asset, known for its rich deposits of nickel, copper, cobalt and other critical minerals.

October 3, 2024

Canada Nickel files Crawford project’s federal impact statement

Submission of the document, which it expects to complete within the next six weeks, is a critical requirement for obtaining federal permits.