Key vulnerabilities in getting to net zero
In a recent report, the International Energy Agency warned that demand for critical minerals like copper, cobalt, lithium, nickel and rare earth elements needed for clean energy technologies is going…
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JV Article: Lomiko Metals is preparing for the electric vehicle revolution
Canadian junior Lomiko Metals (TSXV: LMR, US-OTC: LMRMF) is exploring for graphite and lithium – critical materials used in the lithium-ion batteries driving electric vehicles (EVs) and in grid-level energy storage systems….
Taseko’s Florence mine permit later than expected
Taseko Mines (TSX: TKO; NYSE-AM: TGB; LSE: TKO) has revealed further delays to the permitting timeline for its Florence copper project in Arizona as the company tries to convince the US…
KPMG report shows industry optimism around ‘green’ metals, but flags ESG risks
As the world transitions to clean energy, rising demand for “green” metals is contributing to renewed optimism in the growth prospects for Canada’s mining industry, according to a KPMG in…
Energy Fuels ships first consignment of rare earth carbonate to Europe
Energy Fuels (TSX: EFR; NYSE; UUUU) has shipped the first container of 20 tonnes of mixed rare earth carbonate concentrate to Neo Performance Materials’ (TSX: NEO) Silmet rare earth separation facility in Sillamae, Estonia….
Australia must weigh climate change in mine approvals, court says
A federal court in Australia has ruled that the government of Australia must consider the risks carbon dioxide emissions pose to young people when approving new coal mines or expansions…
Ero Copper hits 67 metres of 9.21% copper in extension of the Pilar mine
Vancouver-based Ero Copper (TSX: ERO, NYSE: ERO) has provided an exploration update on its ongoing drill programs for the MCSA mining complex and the NX Gold mine, both in Brazil,…
Sandfire granted licence for copper mine in Botswana
Australia’s Sandfire Resources (ASX: SFR) has been granted a mining licence for its Motheo copper project in Botswana’s Kalahari Copper Belt. The Perth-based miner said the milestone was one of…
Centerra brings additional claims in Kyrgyz-Kumtor arbitration
Canadian miner Centerra Gold (TSX: CG; NYSE: CCAU) has brought additional claims in its binding arbitration against the Kyrgyz Republic government as it fights the “wrongful expropriation” of the cornerstone…
Skeena Resources intersects high-grade gold at Snip in B.C.
Skeena Resources (TSX: SKE; US-OTC; SKREF) has reported the latest drill results from the Phase 3 infill and exploration program at its wholly-owned Snip gold project in B.C.’s Golden Triangle, about…
Copper supply gap to emerge in second half of the decade, new report says
After hitting a new record of US$4.88 per lb. on May 10, LME cash copper prices are expected to average US$4.20 per lb. in 2021 and US$3.96 per lb. in…
Tales from the Prospect Club; 70 Years of Adventures in Mining
Let me get straight to the point: Tales From The Prospect Club is one of the most enjoyable reads of the year. A collection of stories so memorable that reading…