June 15, 2021 Research to make EVs more affordable gets nearly $6m from Canadian government, Tesla Besides focusing on affordability, researchers at Dalhousie University want to increase the lifetime and energy density of batteries for EVs and energy storage applications.
June 14, 2021 Members of Vale Sudbury nickel miners’ union reject new offer Vale was obliged to halt the mine after the workers rejected its initial offer.
June 14, 2021 Teck Resources on track to double copper output by 2023 The company has a growth initiative in place at each of its core copper operations comprising four operating mines.
June 14, 2021 Voisey’s Bay underground expansion delivers first ore Mine in Northern Labrador has started the production at its Reid Brook deposit.
June 14, 2021 Yamana expands Wasamac land package ahead of updated feasibility The gold miner also expects to release an updated feasibility study for Wasamac by late July.
June 11, 2021 Iron ore price correction delayed as global steel demand tops 2bn tonnes for first time ever New report says China’s green push means end of cheap exports, deflating steel prices in rest of the world supporting iron ore prices.
June 11, 2021 Canada to reject any future thermal coal mining projects Trudeau has pledged that Canada will reduce its emissions by 40% to 45% below 2005 levels by 2030.
June 10, 2021 Waterton seeks up to $1 billion for Dumont nickel mine The auction is expected to draw interest from other miners, automakers, battery makers and financial players.
June 10, 2021 Royal Helium to start second drill program in Saskatchewan this summer Alongside drilling new wells, testing will continue focused on the Wymark zone that reported elevated levels of helium that have not yet been perforated or production tested.
June 10, 2021 British Columbia reaches reconciliation with Tahltan Nation over land use The agreement will likely see new restrictions on jade and placer mining in Tahltan territory.
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