CHARTS: Battery metals slump slashes average EV materials bill
There has been a steady drumbeat of reports this year that the electric car market, particularly outside China, is taking an offramp. While sales growth has certainly slowed down from…
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Equinox Gold marks Greenstone mine opening with 3,634-km ride, $1.5M donation
Equinox Gold (TSX: EQX; NYSE: EQX) has marked the upcoming opening of its Greenstone mine with a 3,634-km cycling journey from Vancouver, B.C., to the mine in Geraldton, Ont. The…
Shallow drill results show promise for expanding the San Albino mine in Nicaragua
Mako Mining’s (TSXV: MKO; US-OTC: MAKOF) shares in Toronto stayed flat Wednesday despite reporting double-ounce gold drill results at Las Conchitas near its San Albino mine in Nicaragua. The company’s…
West Red Lake Gold’s high-grade hits boost confidence amid Madsen restart plans
West Red Lake Gold Mines (TSXV: WRLG; US-OTC: WRLGF) reported drill results as high as 17.77 grams gold per tonne across 5.5 metres while it builds up inventories of ounces…
BC orders Artemis to remove worker camp near Blackwater project
The British Columbia government has directed Artemis Gold (TSXV: ARTG) to remove a construction worker camp near its Blackwater project by the end of August for breaking environmental guidelines. Early…
Canada imposes tariffs on Chinese EVs, steel to boost mining sector
Canada on Monday introduced weighty tariffs on steel, aluminum and electric vehicle (EV) imports from China in a move the government said will protect the mining sector and domestic jobs…
Canadian rail lines restore service but supply snags need to be smoothed
Canada’s rail disruption has ended after Ottawa imposed binding arbitration but cargo piled in loading yards could take a few weeks to sort out, officials said. Workers at Canadian National…
Eagle cleanup focuses now on site’s water after PwC takes over Victoria
One week after PricewaterhouseCoopers took over Victoria Gold (TSXV: VGCX), the cleanup effort at its former Eagle mine is focused on groundwater monitoring, while plans are coming together for an…
People in Mining: Stephen Stewart’s tactical moves lift Ore Group on several fronts
A decade ago, Stephen Stewart launched Ore Group with a clear strategy: capitalize on distressed assets from the global financial crisis and develop them into high-potential projects. His approach has…
Scientists study new copper source: algae
Researchers at Brock University near Niagara Falls, Ont. are investigating a new way of extracting copper from an unlikely source: algae bloom. The study, led by assistant professor of chemistry…
Site visit video: Skeena, Seabridge, Dolly Varden develop projects in B.C.’s Golden Triangle
The Golden Triangle in northwest British Columbia, known for its rich history of high-grade gold discoveries, is again at the forefront of major mining developments. Join The Northern Miner’s western…
Gahcho Kué diamond mine life extended to 2031
A resource and reserve update from Mountain Province Diamonds (TSX: MPVD) reveals the plant at the Gahcho Kué mine will be recovering stones into 2031, a year later than earlier estimated….