Deep-sea mining debate reaches critical global moment
Ocean governance is entering a decisive moment as governments weigh whether to allow deep sea mining in international waters or impose a global moratorium while science and regulations catch up….
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Rare earth supply crunch triggers global power shift
Governments and industry are scrambling to loosen China’s grip on rare earths, but new supply will arrive too slowly to prevent shortages, shifting pricing power to a handful of miners…
Vizsla confirms two more deaths in Mexico kidnappings
Vizsla Silver (TSX, NYSE: VZLA) said Thursday two more of the 10 workers taken from its project site in Concordia, Mexico, have been confirmed dead, lifting the death toll to…
Pan American’s largest silver mine just got bigger
Pan American Silver (TSX, NYSE: PAAS) has discovered at least four new high-grade veins at its La Colorada silver mine in Zacatecas, Mexico, following a recent exploration campaign. Drilling in…
Navoi, 4th-largest gold producer, upticks ESG
Navoi Mining and Metallurgical Co., the world’s fourth-largest gold producer, has slightly improved its its ESG (environmental, social and governance) rating by Fitch. Navoi’s rating came in at 3 along…
Lithium demand to exceed supply: WoodMac
Global lithium demand could exceed 13 million tonnes by 2050 under an accelerated energy transition, more than double base-case projections, with supply deficits emerging as early as 2028 unless the…
USA Rare Earth to buy final Round Top stake for $73M
USA Rare Earth (Nasdaq: USAR) is to acquire the remaining minority interest in the Round Top rare earth deposit in Texas in a $73 million all-stock deal, securing full control…
PDAC: Flow-through shares drive TSX dominance, Douglas Silver says
Canada’s flow-through share financing system underpins the country’s status as a dominant mine finance hub by supporting the efforts of some 670 listed explorers, Canadian Mining Hall of Fame member…
PDAC: ‘Boots on the ground’ at Silicon unlocked huge Discovery of the Year
Geologist Paul Bartos recalled exactly 10 years ago Wednesday when he and other AngloGold Ashanti (NYSE: AU) employees met with Renaissance Gold staff to discuss early-stage projects in southern Nevada….
Shorter commodity cycles reshaping trading, value: McKinsey
Shorter, more frequent commodity volatility cycles are reshaping global trading strategies and concentrating value among the most sophisticated players, according to new analysis from McKinsey & Company. The report finds…
PDAC: Canada will be G20’s quickest on mining permits, Hodgson vows
Canada will lead Group of 20 nations with the fastest permits as the government’s Major Projects Office (MPO) advances projects to production within two years, Energy and Natural Resources Minister…
PDAC Podcast Day 3: Vale Base Metals CEO Shaun Usmar, Rick Rule, PDAC’s Jeff Killeen and more…
This episode marks the Northern Miner Podcast’s third day of coverage from the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) conference in Toronto. Host Adrian Pocobelli sits down with Vale…