Aluminium premia spike on planned Russian export tax
Russia has proposed introducing an export duty on aluminum as part of new measures to curb creeping inflation, sending regional premia in crucial European markets soaring, a new analysis by…
Articles by Henry Lazenby
More consolidation expected as Atlantic Canada’s gold rush gathers steam
Atlantic Canada-focused gold juniors are driving an exploration boom in provinces not previously noted for their gold production. The increasing sentiment has one analyst calling for caution as the market…
Tin price on a tear as demand soars
Demand for tin used in electronics soared to record highs in the first half of 2021, outpacing supply and underpinning a more than 52% price rally on the London Metals…
Canada’s Top Ten miners by market cap
Canada is considered one of the world’s premier mining jurisdictions thanks to its refined financial services industry, skilled workforce and robust regulatory environment. The Toronto Stock Exchange is the world’s…
Bonterra Resources shares advance on key resource update
The Toronto-quoted shares of Bonterra Resources (TSXV: BTR) advanced nearly 10% in intraday trading on June 23 after announcing a resource update for the Gladiator, Barry, and Moroy and Bachelor…
Dixie maiden resource statement coming early 2022, says Great Bear CEO Chris Taylor
Great Bear Resources (TSXV: GBR) continues to make golden strides in its exploration drilling program at one of Canada’s most extensive new gold discoveries in recent years. President and CEO…
Zinc price: Q3 price peak, long-term weakness in the cards – report
The surge in zinc prices in 2020 and 2021 is expected to gradually unwind following a period of peak pricing forecast for the September quarter, a new assessment by Fitch…
Lundin Mining shares plunge on Candelaria production guidance cut
The Toronto-listed shares of Lundin Mining (TSX: LUN) fell by more than 12% on Monday after the base metals company announced a near-14% drop in expected copper output at the…
GoldSpot AI to look for lithium, tantalum targets in Quebec
GoldSpot Discoveries Corp. (TSXV: SPOT; OTCQX: SPOFF) will use its proprietary machine learning and artificial intelligence technology to look for lithium and tantalum exploration targets at Critical Elements Lithium‘s (TSXV:…
Chinese peak carbon by 2030 involves a major shift to renewables, says CRU
China’s journey to carbon neutrality will involve a major shift towards renewable energy, says a team of analysts at London-based business intelligence company CRU. China has pledged to achieve carbon…
Canada’s Coal Association responds to Ottawa’s thermal coal mine ban
The Coal Association of Canada says Ottawa’s recent ban on new thermal coal mining projects or plans to expand existing mines on environmental damage grounds will lead to the market…
US tariffs on Chinese permanent magnets counterproductive – report
The US Department of Commerce is set to evaluate whether or not imports of rare earth permanent magnets from China poses a national security threat, but imposing tariffs on products…