October 27, 2022

Canadian resources coveted by Asian superpower

China is Canada’s third-biggest trade partner and British Columbia’s second-largest.

October 27, 2022

Brucejack remains suspended after fatality

Mine in British Columbia remains suspended pending an investigation into the death of a worker from contracting partner Procon.

October 27, 2022

Teck exits oilsands with C$1bn sale of Fort Hills stake to Suncor

The all-cash deal, effective Nov. 1, will boost Suncor’s aggregate share in the northern Alberta operation to more than 75%.

October 26, 2022

Inflation-hit miners are seeing early signs of cost relief

The financial chiefs of First Quantum Minerals and Lundin Mining noted a shifting trend on costs for mine supplies during their third-quarter earnings calls.

October 25, 2022

EarthLabs sells exploration consulting and technology division to Australia’s ALS

The ExplorTech division comprises the EarthLabs' GoldSpot Discoveries consulting group alongside Ridgeline Exploration Services Inc. and Geotic Inc.

October 25, 2022

Rio Tinto reiterates $3.3bn offer for Turquoise Hill after ISS recommends against deal

ISS on Monday had recommended Turquoise Hill shareholders to vote "against" the deal, joining the Canadian miner's second-largest shareholder Pentwater Capital Management.

October 25, 2022

Why Freeland’s “friend-shoring” is such a bad idea

Friend-shoring sounds good, but its harmful effects far outnumber its benefits.

October 25, 2022

Aya Gold & Silver secures $100 million financing for Zgounder mine expansion, shares rise

The proposed expansion would expand the mill's nameplate capacity to 2,700 t/d from 700 t/d, thus quadrupling Zgounder's silver production.

October 24, 2022

Responsible copper mining framework extended to nickel, zinc and molybdenum 

The Copper Mark extends its responsible mining assessment already covering a fifth of global copper production, to molybdenum, nickel and zinc with the launch of a pilot program. 

October 24, 2022

Kenorland, Sumitomo form JV at Chicobi gold project in Quebec

Sumitomo earned a 51% interest by completing C$4.9 million in exploration expenses.