April 2, 2024

Electra Battery to source cobalt from Eurasian Resources for Ontario refinery

Once fully commissioned, the refinery could produce sufficient cobalt for up to 1.5 million electric vehicles annually.

April 1, 2024

Video: Douglas Silver on the clash between NPV and ESG

There’s an inherent conflict between the way mining investments are valued and environmental social and governance principles, Silver says.

April 1, 2024

Iamgold pours first bullion at Côté project in Ontario

The mine will be one of Canada’s largest gold producers with an 18-year mine life.

April 1, 2024

Volt Lithium’s cost cuts help Alberta project weather metal price crash

The company has cut nearly two-thirds of its lithium production cost.

April 1, 2024

NextSource applies to build graphite plant in Mauritius

The facility will have capacity to produce 3,600 tonnes of battery-grade graphite a year, increasing to 14,400 tonnes after 2024.

March 30, 2024

Canada’s mild winter disrupts key ice road to remote Arctic diamond mines

The delay underscores the challenges that companies face as Canada's diamond mines come to the end of their productive lives.

March 29, 2024

CHARTS: Copper price bulls bring back $10,000 forecasts

While plummeting spot TC/RCs – from $90+ to $3 – are behind the (already fizzling) rally, copper’s long term supply problems are also firmly back in focus.

March 29, 2024

Video: Volt Lithium barrels towards 2025 commercial production

The ability to produce lithium directly from oil field brines, especially in regions like Alberta, where lithium is pervasive in major formations, could help meet the growing demand for lithium.

March 29, 2024

First Quantum execs discuss investment, disputed copper with Chinese officials

The talks included topics such as the potential for state-run Jiangxi Copper to gain influence on First Quantum's board decisions.

March 29, 2024

Horizonte Minerals sinks further as company details additional costs for nickel mine

In an update on Thursday, the nickel developer said the total funding required is in the region of $567-$592 million.