August 16, 2017 US researchers find unexpected new source of much-needed lithium Lithium needed for rechargeable batteries used in high tech devices and electric cars might soon be extracted from calderas surrounding dormant supervolcanoes.
August 15, 2017 Ross Beaty: “Trump will be forgotten” In an exclusive Critical Resource Q&A, leading mining entrepreneur Ross Beaty gives his investment tips, puts the boot in on the Trump agenda, and calls for more renewables and less…
August 14, 2017 Artisanal miners’ protests heat up in Colombia They are protesting against expansion plans by Zandor Capital, a subsidiary of Canadian-based Gran Colombia Gold, and also in opposition to Bill 169
August 14, 2017 Vale gauges how to speed listing in strictest Brazil market Bigger-than-expected shareholder support in Vale SA's stock conversion plan could lead the world's No. 1 iron ore producer to accelerate the listing of common shares in Brazil's strictest market segment…
August 14, 2017 UK lithium start-up gets $1.3 million to build new mine in Cornwall Claims that Cornwall is sitting on a multibillion-dollar lithium bonanza will soon be tested as newcomer Cornish Lithium has now enough money to start exploring the region.
August 11, 2017 Codelco to produce “green” copper The pilot project is taking place at the Gabriela Mistral mine
August 10, 2017 Explorer’s Peruvian zinc asset gets a critical look The Critical Investor provides an in-depth update for Ayawilca, noting drilling solidifies the South Zone resource potential for this explorer, while Zone 3 is 'no slam dunk yet,' and results…
August 10, 2017 Tahoe ceases dividend and suspends company-wide guidance due to uncertainty in Guatemala The Vancouver-based miner seems to be handling the situation well, as officials announced Wednesday that balance sheets "remains strong"
August 9, 2017 Peruvian Conga gold mine to stay closed until further notice The Peruvian giant is focusing on extending the working life of the Yanacocha gold mine
August 9, 2017 Cooking oil could help clean up mercury at mining sites, researchers say Researchers worked out a way for a canola oil polymer to trap mercury metal, mercury vapour and organo-mercury compounds
Silver Crown Royalties soars to new high on Gentile investment Michael Gentile, as co-founder of Montreal-based hedge fund Bastion Asset Management, is the largest shareholder in over 25 junior miners. January 13, 2026 | 10:54 am