Li-Metal completes concept study for world’s first carbonate-to-metal lithium plant
Once in production, the facility would have an annual capacity of up to 1,000 tonnes.
Canada
JV Video: Red Pine Exploration looks to double resource at Wawa gold project
Red Pine Exploration (TSXV: RPX) is hoping to double the resource at its Wawa gold project in Ontario when it releases its next update in the fourth quarter, says CEO…
Ivanhoe, Trafigura to be first users of African rail through Angola
Canada’s Ivanhoe Mines (TSX: IVN; US-OTC: IVPAF) and commodities trader Trafigura on Wednesday made a deal to transport copper by rail from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to neighbouring…
Video: Fundraising data reveal ‘bifurcated’ junior mining market
Despite the gloomy sentiment in the junior mining sector, Kai Hoffman, CEO of Soar Financial says last year was actually pretty good in terms of total funds raised. However, Hoffman,…
Tanzania backs SilverCorp takeover of ASX-listed gold developer OreCorp
Silvercorp Metals’ (TSX: SVM; NYSE: SVM) planned takeover of African gold developer OreCorp (ASX: ORR) has been cleared by the Tanzanian Fair Competition Commission (FCC). The decision paves the way for…
JV Video: Fury Gold Mines preps Eau Claire resource update, work on Newmont JV
Fury Gold Mines (TSX: FURY) is working on a resource update at its flagship Eau Claire project in Quebec, says Bryan Atkinson, senior vice-president of exploration. But the project, where…
Breaking down Canada’s new Modern Slavery Act: Compliance tips for miners
It’s finally here; Canada’s Modern Slavery Act officially came into effect on Jan. 1. With long-awaited additional guidance on reporting obligations only released at the end of 2023 and mandatory…
Video: How Exploration Insights is zeroing in on undervalued mid-sized juniors
Brent Cook, economic geologist and advisor to the Exploration Insights newsletter, shares how the EI portfolio did in 2023 and why it’s focusing more on mid-sized companies. Cook, who spoke…
TNM Drill Down: Colombia, Nicaragua and BC top week’s gold assays
Our TNM Drill Down features highlights of the top gold assays from the Jan. 26-Feb. 2 period. Drill holes are ranked by gold grade x width, as identified by data…
Fission Uranium raising $75M to advance PLS project in Saskatchewan
Fission Uranium (TSX: FCU; US-OTC: FCUUF) is raising $75 million to advance the exploration and development of its PLS uranium project on the southwest rim of the Athabasca Basin in…
JV Video: Troilus Gold on the cusp of feasibility study for Quebec project
Troilus Gold CEO Justin Reid outlines why 2024 will be a pivotal year the company and its past-producing Troilus gold and copper project near Val-d’Or, Que. After increasing the resource…
NextSource to reach full production at Madagascar graphite mine by July
NextSource Materials (TSX: NEXT; US-OTC: NSRCF) said on Monday it plans to achieve nameplate capacity of 17,000 tonnes of concentrate per year at its Molo graphite mine in Madagascar by…