September 27, 2019

US steps up efforts to limit China’s control of critical minerals

Washington has expanded an initiative to promote mining of lithium, cobalt and other minerals in resource-rich countries.

September 26, 2019

ALX Uranium acquires Vixen project in Red Lake

The Vixen project includes three sub-projects totaling 10,008 hectares within the Birch-Uchi greenstone belt.

September 26, 2019

Western Potash executes binding offtake agreement for Milestone project

The company says the agreement is binding but declined to offer a price for the potash.

September 26, 2019

Muskmobiles running rivals off the road

Worldwide, in the first half of this year, Tesla deployed more battery power than its next three biggest rivals combined.

September 26, 2019

First solid bitumen test shipment on its way from Alberta to China

Melia Energy says it has found a way to address concerns about an oil spill on either land or at sea.

September 26, 2019

Access to water one of miners’ biggest challenges ahead — study

Despite successful efforts to manage water usage more efficiently, tougher environmental rules are increasing miners’ costs and risks, particularly those operating in arid regions or close to populated communities.

September 26, 2019

Rio Tinto sees rosy future for diamonds despite end of Argyle

Company is exploring for diamonds in Canada as part of its plans to stay in the sector despite the looming closure of its Argyle mine in Australia, known for extremely…

September 26, 2019

Lucara rocks — finds blue, pink diamonds at Botswana mine

The diamonds, found at the area that yielded the famous 1,111-carat “Lesedi La Rona” in 2015, will be sold in December.

September 25, 2019

Mining generates billions for British Columbia economy

Mines in the U.S., South America and elsewhere are using supplies and services made in B.C.

September 25, 2019

Wesdome adds ounces at high-grade Kiena Deep

Kiena Deep now hosts measured and indicated resources of 679,200 tonnes grading 18.55 g/t gold for 405,100 oz.