September 15, 2020

US to remove tariffs on Canadian aluminum, Ottawa drops threat of retaliation

Imports from Canada are expected to “normalize” to 70,000 to 83,000 tonnes per month in the last four months of 2020.

September 15, 2020

Wallbridge, Kirkland Lake sign term sheet on Detour East JV

The two companies are expected to negotiate and enter into a definitive option agreement by the end of September.

September 15, 2020

Rio launches its first closed-loop recycling service

Rio Tinto will partner with Shawinigan Aluminium for its recycling services through a $7 million melting facility.

September 15, 2020

Quebec mining town shortlists four new names to get fresh start

The town of Asbestos is hoping to shift to a new identity and move away from a moniker that’s associated with cancer in English.

September 15, 2020

Renard diamond mine to restart in September

The mine, operated by Stornoway Diamonds, has been on care and maintenance since March.

September 15, 2020

Lundin Gold granted permit for new Ecuador target

Initial exploration work on the drill-ready Barbasco target, about 7 km south of Fruta del Norte.

September 14, 2020

Train carrying potash derails near Hope, British Columbia

About 20 cars went off the tracks on a bridge near Hunter Creek; there are no reported injuries.

September 14, 2020

Ascot hits high-grade gold at new Premier zone

Ascot is working to restart mining at the Premier site, which generated 2 million gold oz. and 45 million oz. of silver between 1918 and 1952.

September 14, 2020

Teck invests $8 million in Kodiak Copper

Midday Monday, Kodiak’s stock was up 33% on the TSXV.

September 14, 2020

MegumaGold and Osprey merge

The deal creates a Nova Scotia-focused gold exploration company with a consolidated land package.