December 21, 2022

Canada blocks Glencore’s proposed coal mine project in British Columbia

Government determined adverse environmental effects of the proposed Sukunka Coal Mine Project, an open-pit metallurgical coal mine.

December 21, 2022

Teck contributed $20 billion to global GDP in 2022

Deloitte reports Teck’s operations contributed $10.9 billion to Canada’s GDP.

December 21, 2022

Asante Gold targets synergies and extending mine life at Bibiani and Chirano in Ghana

The Bibiani and Chirano gold mines, situated 15 km apart in Ghana, are expected to produce a combined 400,000 oz. of gold next year.

December 21, 2022

Aya confirms extension of high-grade silver discovery at Zgounder mine in Morocco

One drill hole intercepted 3,956 g/t silver over 21.6 metres, including an intersection of 5,792 g/t silver over 14.4 metres.

December 21, 2022

Foran’s $150m loan helps nearly cover McIlvenna Bay copper project cost in Saskatchewan

The financing will almost cover the estimated C$368 million cost to build the project.

December 21, 2022

Ivanhoe Mines confirms link to Congo aide in copper corruption case

Ivanhoe struck a deal last year with Vidiye Tshimanga, a top aide to Congo’s President Felix Tshisekedi, the firm said in a statement on Dec. 14.

December 21, 2022

Researchers chart environmentally friendlier methods to produce nitrogen fertilizer

Scientists are proposing the idea of ditching coal and natural gas to produce nitrogen fertilizer.

December 21, 2022

Sigma Lithium begins Brazil mine plant commissioning

Sigma expects the Grota do Cirilo lithium mine plant to be fully operational by April 2023, which is when commercial production is slated to begin.

December 20, 2022

Signal Gold updates mineral reserves for Stog’er Tight deposit at Point Rousse

The Stog'er Tight probable mineral reserve is 726,600 tonnes at an average diluted gold grade of 1.97 g/t.

December 20, 2022

Taseko and Mitsui partner to develop Florence copper project

Mitsui has committed to an initial investment of $50 million to be used for construction of the commercial production facility.