Video: Reasons to back gold haven’t gone, Rule says
Rick Rule, the renowned mining financier who has managed hundreds of millions in investments and shaped the sector for over four decades, remains bullish on gold despite its already meteoric…
Battery metals
BHP to explore Chinese battery partnerships
BHP (NYSE, LSE, ASX: BHP) has signed preliminary agreements with two of China’s leading battery makers to evaluate the use of electric vehicles across its global mining operations. The partnerships…
Private miners overlook disclosure: legal experts
Many private Canadian mining companies may be unaware that they are subject to the same technical disclosure rules as public issuers and that they could face compliance risks under a…
EU to stockpile critical minerals in case of war: FT
The European Commission is preparing to boost emergency stockpiles of critical minerals amid heightened concern over supply chain disruptions caused by geopolitical conflicts, the Financial Times reported. The measure presents…
‘Big beautiful’ U.S. bill would end crit-min tax credit
Legislation moving through the United States Congress could eliminate a key tax credit aimed at supporting domestic production of critical minerals, raising concern among mining companies and investors about the…
CHART: The brutal economics of EV battery lithium
News this week that the world’s second-biggest lithium miner – SQM – has begun laying off 5% of its Chilean workforce would not come as a surprise to those following…
Juniors chase ounces, cash flow
Juniors must deliver resource growth, production gains and technological edge to capture capital, according to participants at this month’s Mining Investment Event of the North in Quebec City. The Northern…
G7 critical minerals statement targets China
At the June 16–17 summit in Kananaskis, Alta, G7 leaders released a joint statement and action plan on securing diversified, responsible critical mineral supply chains including rare earths. Although China…
Video: Cupel Advisory director flags M&A surge, industry image crisis as key trends
A new wave of mergers and acquisitions is rising in the mining sector and single-asset companies might be the first to sell out, Cupel Advisory director Nikki Adshead-Bell says. “We…
Ontario nuclear plan could boost uranium mining
Ontario is preparing to expand its nuclear energy capacity to meet rising electricity demand, a move that could support uranium consumption and create opportunities for critical-mineral development. The Energy for…
Opinion: Why Canada must step up in mining
My family and I came to Canada from Romania when I was in Grade 9 – newcomers with suitcases in hand, no real plan, and no exposure to mining –…
JV video: Quebec links investors, communities in mining development push
Quebec has established a network of agencies, implemented legal reforms and developed AI tools to speed up the development of critical minerals projects, strategic advisor Jonathan Lafontaine says. The package…