Lithium prices and equities to rise from bottom by July, Canaccord Genuity says
Prices for lithium and the stocks of companies trying to mine it are poised to rebound by July although they’re unlikely to resume the boom times of two years ago,…
Articles by Blair McBride
From competitor to partner, AI joins forces with the explorers
If you’re a long-term reader of mine, you’ll know I’ve framed tech in a rather skeptical light. Perhaps unfairly. But when it comes to liquidity in the financial system, there’s…
PDAC: Faster permitting key to advancing critical mineral projects, panel warns
Governments must help cut permitting and production timelines if Canada is to produce enough minerals to reach net zero goals by 2050, says the CEO of Ring of Fire project…
PDAC 2024: Demand, energy transition tailwinds to elevate copper, say bankers
Copper is a good bet to outperform other major metals over the next year, based on strong market fundamentals, senior Canadian bankers told delegates this week at the world’s largest…
PDAC 2024: First Nations manage tricky work of Indigenous consultation on Ring of Fire road
Consultations continue with northern Ontario First Nations who are opposed to mining activity in the remote Ring of Fire region. The Marten Falls and Webequie First Nations are the only…
LithiumBank hikes Boardwalk project value by $600M
Shares in Alberta-focused LithiumBank Resources (TSXV: LBNK; US-OTC: LBNKF) rose almost 10% Friday after an updated study added $600 million in value to its Boardwalk project and cut costs by a third. The…
Mapped: China’s lithium investments in the Americas
Moves by China in the critical mineral space continue to make headlines worldwide, mirroring significant investments in lithium projects by China’s state-owned companies across the Americas. The Northern Miner took…
Lithium on its way up, hopeful juniors say
Despite the 80% retreat in lithium prices over the past year, junior companies in the space are confident in the long-term view for the battery metal. Four executives in the…
Why your board needs real ESG expertise
Last February, Norway’s sovereign wealth fund announced it would vote against re-electing the boards of 80 major companies including Apple, Microsoft, Nestlé, and Samsung because they failed to set or…
Sigma Lithium shares rise on low cost guidance for Brazil mine
Shares in Sigma Lithium (TSX–V: SGML; NASDAQ: SGML) rose almost 7% Tuesday on news the company’s operating cost guidance for spodumene production at its facility in Brazil is almost half…
Global exploration snapshot: Eight companies seeking copper, precious metals and more
As explorers continue to hunt for precious metals and critical minerals needed for the green energy transition, their pursuit takes them to every corner of the world. Here are eight…
Agnico Eagle taps Mexico workforce for Macassa
As miners struggle to find skilled labour, few companies are open about hiring workers outside Canada to meet their needs. Few that is, except for Agnico Eagle Mines (TSX: AEM;…