January 8, 2024

New critical mineral mines in British Columbia could generate nearly $600 billion, study says

Mansfield Consulting examined 14 potential critical mineral mines and two mine extensions, and found the long-term economic impact of operations over several decades could be nearly C$800 billion ($599bn).

January 8, 2024

QC Copper says Opemiska resource tops 1.88 billion lb. copper, 915,000 oz. gold

The Opemiska project includes the former Springer and Perry copper-gold mines, operated by Falconbridge from 1953 to 1991.

January 8, 2024

Nature emits mercury but not as much as humans do – study

Recent estimates show that mining and burning fossil fuels are still the top sources of mercury in the global ocean.

January 7, 2024

Gold CEO firing deals fresh blow to mining’s battered reputation

A series of disappointments for the mining industry comes against the backdrop of weak commodity prices — although gold has been an exception.

January 5, 2024

Amaroq Minerals exec sells $37,000 worth of shares to cover taxes

Earlier in the session, the company's stock had reached a 52-week high.

January 5, 2024

First Quantum said to be in talks with Jiangxi over Zambian mines

The rumoured negotiations could see Jiangxi buying one of the two mines First Quantum has in Zambia, or a stake in one of them.

January 5, 2024

Omnia Metals expands footprint in Canada with Dixie buy

The deal hands Omnia key assets, including the Phoenix and the Torp Lake lithium projects, which expand its footprint to more than 625 km2.

January 5, 2024

Endeavour Mining plunges after firing CEO for serious misconduct

The miner removed de Montessus after discovering an alleged “irregular payment instruction” of $5.9 million related to an asset sale.

January 4, 2024

Lithium price plummet due to continue

Australia, which mined about half the world’s lithium in 2022, forecasts the spot price of spodumene will fall to $2,200 per tonne in 2025.

January 4, 2024

Endeavour Mining says it fired CEO for ‘serious misconduct’

The removal of Sébastien de Montessus follows an investigation by the board into an irregular payment instruction of $5.9 million issued by him.