February 23, 2021

Copper supply expected to move into deficit in 2021, says StoneX

Natalie Scott-Gray, a senior metals analyst at StoneX, forecasts copper demand in 2021 will rise by about 5% year-on-year.

February 23, 2021

Eldorado posts initial resource for high-grade Ormaque deposit at Lamaque

The deposit includes 2.6 million inferred tonnes at 9.53 g/t gold and contains 803,000 gold oz.

February 23, 2021

Telson gets $25m for Mexico mine construction, shares up

With final funding in place, the company is targeting initial pre-production at Tahuehueto within a year.

February 23, 2021

Supercharged commodity boom: Definitely. Supercycle? Not exactly

Underlying dynamics suggest it isn’t going to be a repeat of the epic China-led boom at the start of this century.

February 23, 2021

Northern Graphite to produce large flake concentrates at Bissett Creek

Larger graphite flake sizes are used in the manufacture of bipolar plates for fuel cells and vanadium redox batteries, as well as primary batteries.

February 23, 2021

Nevada takes title as world’s top mining destination

Nevada replaces iron ore-rich Western Australia as the most attractive mining jurisdiction, according to the Fraser Institute.

February 22, 2021

Mexican president pressures Canadian miner in simmering tax dispute

He appeared to be referring to First Majestic Silver, which operates the San Dimas silver and gold mine in Tayoltita.

February 22, 2021

North America cross border mining deals total $2.4bn in Q4 – report

The top 5 deals accounted for 97.6% of the total, led by Endeavour Mining’s $1.86 billion acquisition of Teranga Gold.

February 22, 2021

Star Diamond butts heads with Rio Tinto on diamond breakage study

A trial over the project ownership is not expected to take place this year.

February 22, 2021

Canada could be top player in global EV battery market — report

BMI says the combination of natural resources and a highly skilled workforce should help developing a sustainable value chain for battery materials.