November 18, 2019

Nemaska Lithium idles Whabouchi mine, Shawinigan plant

As the price of lithium continues its slide and with no firm financing commitment, Nemaska has shut down operations temporarily.

November 18, 2019

Ascot reports high-grade intercepts from Prew zone at Premier

Premier project resources currently stand at 2.78 million tonnes in the indicated category grading 7.46 g/t gold and 26.2 g/t silver.

November 18, 2019

Proposed standards for mining waste dams draw concerns from industry trade group

The world's largest mining trade group said it has concerns with standards being considered for global tailings dam safety.

November 18, 2019

Rio Tinto enters ‘historic’ partnership with Innu community in Quebec

Rio Tinto and the Ekuanitshit community have been engaged in a formal process of reconciliation and dialogue for nearly 10 years.

November 18, 2019

Lundin kicks off production at Fruta del Norte mine in Ecuador

First export of gold concentrate and doré is expected by mid-December.

November 17, 2019

What ‘due diligence’ means for the tin supply chain

The International Tin Association and the Responsible Minerals Initiative joined forces to develop clearer guidelines.

November 17, 2019

Victoria Gold’s Eagle nears production

These are exciting days for Victoria Gold, as the company transitions its flagship Eagle open-pit gold project in the Yukon from development into production.

November 15, 2019

Detour Gold stock hits two-month high on strong Q3 results

The Toronto-based gold miner reported adjusted earnings of $35.3 million compared to a net loss of $1.5 million in the same quarter last year.

November 15, 2019

Nemaska Lithium shares hit new low, says project shutdown “within weeks”

Discussions with top investor Pallinghurst to finance Whabouchi project in Quebec continue.

November 15, 2019

Gold miners’ Q3 2019 fundamentals

The major gold miners just enjoyed a phenomenal quarter for gold, which soared after its first bull-market breakout in years.