FirstRand bank to scrap loans to new coal mines, plants from 2026
It makes it one of only two big South African lenders to close the door on funding for such activities altogether.
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Chile lowers copper price estimate for 2021 on lower demand, US stimulus
Chile’s copper commission Cochilco has revised down its average copper price forecast for the year to US$4.20 per lb. from a previous estimate of US$4.30 per lb. on the back of slowing…
MINExpo panel highlights ongoing digital transformation of mining, need to recruit young talent
After a year-long delay, MINExpo 2021 – the mining industry’s first big in-person event since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic – kicked off yesterday in Las Vegas. The massive…
Osisko confirms new high-grade zone near Windfall
Osisko Mining (TSX: OSK) has drilled 2 metres grading 67.1 grams gold per tonne and 2.2 metres at 38.67 grams gold per tonne at the Golden Bear discovery, 1,000 metres…
Taranis Resources’ B.C. bulk permitting tussle a provincial exploration industry boon
The recent receipt of an Environmental Management Act (EMA) permit allowing explorer Taranis Resources (TSXV: TRO; US-OTC: TNREF) to undertake a bulk sample at its Thor polymetallic project in British…
Prairie Snapshot: Eight companies with potential in the heart of Canada
The Canadian Prairies may soon be known as much for their diverse mineral wealth including uranium, nickel, copper and zinc, as for their potash endowment and rolling hectares of grain….
The Northern Miner Podcast – episode 256: CPM Group’s Jeffrey Christian on macroeconomic complexity, central bank gold buying and EV adoption
In this week’s episode, we check in with CPM Group managing partner Jeffrey Christian, who gives us his latest take on the global economy, interest rates, the U.S. dollar, metal…
AngloGold firms up Corvus Gold acquisition
AngloGold had submitted an offer in July to buy the remaining 80.5% of Corvus for $370 million.
Petra Diamonds mulls selling Tanzania’s Williamson mine
South Africa’s Petra Diamonds (LSE: PDL) is considering selling its Williamson mine in Tanzania, even as it continues to work on bringing the operation back online in the second half…
Robust metals price outlook softens in 2022 – reports
The global metals and mining industry outlook has changed from ‘positive’ to ‘stable’ with a new Moody’s Investors Service report finding that despite most metals prices exceeding historical marks, that…
Artemis Gold feasibility study outlines $645M initial capex for Blackwater in BC
Artemis Gold (TSXV: ARTG; US-OTC: ARGTF) has released a feasibility study for its Blackwater gold project, 150 km southwest of Prince George, B.C. The numbers give it a net present…
SSR Mining drills high grade gold at Seabee
SSR Mining (TSX: SSRM; NASDAQ: SSR; ASX: SSR) says it is drilling excellent grades and long intercepts at its Seabee gold operation, 125 km northeast of La Ronge, Saskatchewan. The…