December 20, 2023

PDAC report examines challenges facing Canada’s exploration labour market

The study reveals labour demand trends are often disconnected from post-secondary education trends in many key occupations for mineral exploration.

December 19, 2023

Blue Lagoon, Lake Babine Nation ink deal to start underground mining at Dome Mountain

The project contains an estimated measured resource of 135,000 tonnes grading 10.32 g/t gold and 57.31 g/t silver.

December 19, 2023

Trafigura’s Myra Falls mine on Vancouver Island idled indefinitely

Myra Falls Mining has sought creditor protection under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act.

December 19, 2023

Skeena raises $7.8 million to fund exploration in British Columbia

The company is undertaking grassroots regional assessment of its 100% owned KSP property.

December 18, 2023

Skeena closes $60 million financing with Franco-Nevada for Eskay Creek

Franco-Nevada now holds a 2.5% NSR on all of the Eskay Creek properties.

December 18, 2023

Argonaut says Magino mine nearing planned production of 150,000 oz. gold-equivalent

Argonaut has boosted the mill head grade since having improved mining practices in October.

December 18, 2023

Dundee to acquire Osino’s Twin Hills gold project in Namibia for $214 million

Twin Hills is an open-pit project with a 13-year mine life and average annual production of 175,000 oz. gold over the first five years.

December 18, 2023

Panama rejects Orla Mining’s request for permit extension

The Canadian miner said Panama also declared the concessions were in a reserve area, cancelling them altogether.

December 18, 2023

Arizona Lithium hits 3-week high on premium financing for Canada project

Funds will be used to advance the Prairie lithium project in Saskatchewan towards production, expected in the first quarter of 2025.

December 14, 2023

Glencore’s prized Canadian coal mines come with rising environmental scrutiny

Ottawa and Washington are close to requesting a study of selenium contamination from Teck's Elk Valley mines.