VRIC 2023: Junior metals M&A to remain muted in 2023
Mining personality and resource speculator Rick Rule harbours little hope that the pace of junior resource sector mergers and acquisitions activity will quicken in the coming 12 months as quality…
Events
Weaker consumer confidence dents plug-in electric vehicle uptake, critical minerals briefing hears
Near-term macroeconomic conditions could slow the uptake of plug-in electric vehicles, but strong sales growth will persist through the medium term, an industry event heard this week in Vancouver. Capitalight…
B.C. mineral exploration expenditures hit a record in 2022, says Premier
British Columbia-focused mineral explorers set a new spending record in 2022, hitting $740.4 million, announced Premier David Eby on Monday during an industry event in Vancouver. The figure surpasses the…
‘Trudeau-pian’ policy drives mining investment away, says Poilievre
The opening day of the Association of Mineral Exploration (AME) Roundup conference in Vancouver saw some political sparks fly as natural resources minister, Jonathan Wilkinson and Conservative Party firebrand Pierre…
Resource nationalism on the rise, says VRIC’s Jay Martin, as mining juniors head to Vancouver
There’s no denying the world is an entirely different place compared with a year ago, says Cambridge House International’s president and CEO, Jay Martin, as more than 300 mining juniors…
Barrick looks to Saudi Arabia, Pakistan for growth – exclusive interview with Mark Bristow
Managing risk while war wages in Europe, inflation stings and recession looms is a long-term task best tackled by improving education and living standards in developing nations, Barrick Gold (TSX:…
Roundup Preview: BC mining and exploration off to a strong start after tumultuous 2022
With high interest rates, high inflation and reduced access to finance, 2022 was a challenging year for the mineral exploration sector. But unofficial financial numbers point to a solid start…
Future Minerals Forum returns to Saudi Arabia in 2023
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is gearing up for the 2023 edition of the Future Minerals Forum (FMF), one year after the inaugural conference was held. The forum, scheduled for Jan….
CMS 2022: Hecla steps up to meet ‘extraordinary demand growth path,’ says CEO Phil Baker
North America’s oldest silver miner, Hecla Mining (NYSE: HL), is set to consolidate its position as the continent’s primary silver leader. It is working to increase U.S. output by 20%…
CMS 2022: Agnico Eagle banks on Canadian production upside
The largest producer of Canadian gold, Agnico Eagle Mines (TSX: AEM; NYSE: AEM), is banking on its soon-to-be-consolidated in-country portfolio to underpin its near and long-term production growth profile, executive…
Pretium’s Bob Quartermain on respect, equality and ‘creating a good outcome’ for all
At the most recent Mining Legends Speaker Series event at the Fairmont Pacific Rim in Vancouver, industry veteran Bob Quartermain, recently inducted into the Canadian Mining Hall of Fame, walked…
GMS: Mining veteran Doug Silver on the ‘massive role’ of Canadians in global mining
Canadians may be a modest bunch, but when it comes to our importance in the global mining industry, we could stand to brag a little. At The Northern Miner’s Q3…