September 21, 2023

Rio Tinto planning more investments in Canada, but rules out bid for Teck

CEO praised Teck as a “mining champion in Canada” that has attracted the interest of other multinational miners but said that Rio is not looking to make a major acquisition…

September 21, 2023

Equinox Gold raises $128 million from note offering

Shares of Equinox Gold closed Thursday's session 1.3% higher at C$6.00 apiece.

September 21, 2023

Canada Infrastructure Bank CEO hints at $100m funding to come for northern mining project

The Canada Infrastructure Bank is preparing to lend $100 million towards mineral mining infrastructure.

September 21, 2023

Canada, Japan agree to work more closely on battery supply chains

Earlier this month a unit of South Korea's Solus Advanced Materials said it would will build a copper foil facility in Quebec.

September 21, 2023

Ecological connectivity can be successfully included in EIAs – study

Connectivity refers to the degree to which a natural landscape remains unbroken by a development project.

September 20, 2023

Copper prices may jump 20%, aluminum by 36% as demand outpaces supply: forecast

Global copper and aluminum supply deficits may cause prices to soar within a few years while steel may drop, according to a new report on metals.

September 20, 2023

Cameco shares surge on uranium prices as governments warm to nuclear power

With its one-time pariah commodity back in vogue, one of Canada’s biggest mining companies is reaching valuations not seen in more than 15 years.

September 20, 2023

Battery metal miners lack serious policies on informed consent — report

An Oxfam report shows that many battery metal miners do not have the necessary policies to respect the rights of the communities impacted by their activities, especially Indigenous communities.

September 19, 2023

Barrick eyes copper growth as Bristow laments market’s need for ‘instant gratification’

Once fully ramped up, Reko Diq and Lumwana are expected to become two of the world’s top 20 copper mines by annual production.

September 19, 2023

British Columbia energy minister in a mines, power, fossil fuels balancing act

Some are wondering whether B.C. will actually have enough power to satisfy the demand from all the projects being proposed in the province.