Opinion: Want more investors? Act local
The mining industry must boost its support of local communities if it’s ever going to attract enough investors for the world to meet climate-change fighting goals, a new survey and…
Industrial/Specialty Minerals
How critical minerals tie into the AI boom
Most investors don’t make a connection between tech and mining. But mining supplies the raw materials for the semiconductor industry, which is in the midst of a huge growth spurt. …
More than minerals: Why mid-stream capacity is key to Canada’s industrial future
Canada boasts of its rich history and continued success in mining, metallurgical and chemical processing, advanced manufacturing, strong trade relations north-south and east-west, access to clean energy and its commitment…
Canada adds high-purity iron, phosphorus, silicon metal to critical minerals list
Natural Resources Canada has made three additions to the country’s critical minerals list. High-purity iron used in green steel making and key to decarbonization; phosphorus, which is essential for batteries…
Perpetua tapped for US$1.8B loan to develop gold-antimony mine in Idaho
Perpetua Resources (TSX: PPTA; NASDAQ: PPTA) has received a letter of interest from the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) for a potential debt financing of up to US$1.8…
Perpetua Resources up for more Defense funding for Stibnite project in Idaho
Perpetua Resources (TSX: PPTA; NASDAQ: PPTA) announced Monday that it’s up for another US$34.6 million in additional funding from the U.S. Department of Defense, bringing total support to up to…
Why the mining industry should deliver a social contract
The “E” of ESG — environment — tends to get the lion’s share of attention in the mining sector. This has probably been warranted by the increasingly prescriptive nature of…
Federal critical mineral research needs more cash, hears US House committee
U.S. critical mineral supply chains need more funding if national security needs are to be met, says GreenMet CEO Drew Horn. Horne was one of five witnesses giving testimony during…
New video game sells mining to students
Youth across Canada can now explore the world of modern mining through a new digital game. The game – Mine Evolution – officially launched on Thursday at the Dynamic Earth…
Canadian mining capex reached decade high in 2022
Capital spending in Canada’s mining industry increased by 14% to $13.5 billion last year, its highest in a decade, the latest figures published by Natural Resources Canada showed. The sector’s…
Labour costs: Canadian miners see modest pay raises
Hourly wages at mines in Canada climbed at less than half the rate of salaries at top jobs, a new survey shows. The annual pay for a mine general manager…
TSX winners Aug. 21-25 include Cameco, Teck, Perpetua and Laramide
Over the Aug. 21-25 trading period, the S&P/TSX Composite Index added 17.36 points or 0.09%, to 19,835.75. The S&P/TSX Global Mining Index inched up 1.73 points or 1.7% to 102.88…