June 14, 2022

PDAC 2022: Colombia pushes diversification of mining sector as presidential vote looms

Colombia has been trying to diversify its mining sector away from thermal coal.

June 14, 2022

Microbes may be capable of causing damage to massive nuclear facility

University of Toronto researchers are studying whether bentonite clay, a material used to wrap nuclear fuel containers, could support microbial life that could damage them.

June 13, 2022

Rio Tinto unveils changes following workplace survey that uncovered racism, harassment 

RIO is designing new reporting mechanisms for its employees and training modules for top leaders to spot “unacceptable” behaviours in the workplace.

June 13, 2022

Canada must overcome hurdles in ‘urgent’ critical minerals push

Canada produces more than 60 minerals and metals, has more than 200 mines and is home to almost half of the world’s publicly listed mining and minerals exploration companies.

June 13, 2022

BHP open to potash partner, but plans to enter fertilizer business alone

The company says it is open to taking on a partner as it builds its first potash mine in Saskatchewan.

June 13, 2022

Bonterra moves closer to restart of Barry open pit with release of PEA

The Barry project has an after-tax NPV of C$48.3 million (at a 5% discount rate) and a 43% IRR.

June 13, 2022

Canadian Mint launches Klondike-themed pure gold coin

The Royal Canadian Mint has released a new 99.999% (5-9s) pure gold bullion coin.

June 13, 2022

Deal-hungry miners return to Toronto with EV metals in focus

As the mining industry gathers in Toronto this week for one of its biggest annual events, the focus will be on two groups of metals.

June 12, 2022

Canada to invest millions to cut emissions at BHP potash mine

Canada will announce a multi-million dollar investment to make the Jansen potash mine the cleanest and most sustainable in the world.

June 12, 2022

Ontario developer finds massive cache of pure synthetic graphite at planned housing site

King & Benton found more than it was bargaining for when it acquired the former Union Carbide synthetic graphite manufacturing facility in Welland, Ontario.