February 8, 2023

Phasing out coal in some places may increase consumption in others – study

Countries phasing out coal from electricity risk pushing the excess supply into other industries or other countries.

February 7, 2023

NioCorp aims for 92% rare earth recoveries at demo plant in Quebec

Ore came from the company's Elk Creek project, in Nebraska, where it plans to extract metals such as niobium, scandium and titanium.

February 6, 2023

Newmont’s bid for Newcrest marks new era of mining mega deals

Newmont’s all-stock offer would be the largest gold mining takeover ever.

February 6, 2023

Rob McEwen buys into Satori and its Tartan Lake gold project in Manitoba

McEwen intends that Satori will be taken over by his 100%-owned private company, Apollo Exploration.

February 6, 2023

Patriot lengthens lithium strike at Corvette in Quebec 

Patriot said the drill campaign’s main goals are to further define the CV5 pegmatite and improve the geological model for an indicated mineral resource.

February 6, 2023

Elemental Altus inks $5 million royalty deal with First Mining

Upon completion, Elemental Altus would increase its global royalty land coverage by 20% (1,500 km2).

February 5, 2023

Teck, BCIT to boost research on copper’s antimicrobial properties

The mining company and the institute of technology just launched the Teck Copper Innovation Hub.

February 3, 2023

Permitting solutions for mining in British Columbia ‘a priority’, says gov’t

The mining permitting process in the province is known for its lengthy delays.

February 3, 2023

Canada faces pressure to ban deep-sea mining

Scientists and NGOs are asking Ottawa to ban the activity, as the country hosts an international marine conservation summit that kicks off on Friday in Vancouver.

February 3, 2023

Taseko confirms talks to up stake in Gibraltar copper mine

Confidential discussions with Japan's Sojitz have focused on the potential acquisition of the Japanese's 12.5% stake in the copper mine.