In charts: Copper project pantry bare from 2025
Bank of America (BofA) Global Research analysts expect the copper market to flip back to a deficit from 2025 onwards following the completion of the current wave of project buildouts,…
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Understanding China’s Belt and Road Initiative
The Chinese Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) — or the ‘New Silk Road’ as it was branded in 2013 at its official launch in Kazakhstan — involves around 130 countries,…
JV Article: Metal Energy advances its nickel-copper-PGE projects in Manitoba and Ontario
Metal Energy (TSXV: MERG) is a newly listed exploration and development company looking for nickel, copper, and platinum group elements (PGE) in Canada. The Canadian junior is part of the Ore…
Barrick Gold near Pueblo Viejo tailings decision
Barrick Gold (TSX: ABX; NYSE: GOLD) is close to reaching an agreement with the government of the Dominican Republic on where to build a new tailings storage facility (TSF) for…
Osisko to develop Windfall without Northern Star
Osisko Mining (TSX: OSK) has decided to develop its 100%-owned Windfall gold project in Quebec by itself. Joint venture talks with Northern Star Resources (ASX: NST) were announced last November,…
First Quantum hopes for speedy Cobre Panama contract renewal
First Quantum Minerals (TSX: FM) is hoping a new contract for its flagship copper mine in Panama will be approved soon, after negotiations with the government ended last month, with…
Crescat Capital acquiring up to 19.9% stake in Goliath Resources
Crescat joins Canadian billionaire Eric Sprott as notable strategic investors in the company.
Foran Mining receives key permit for McIlvenna Bay decline, bulk sampling
Foran Mining (TSXV: FOM; US-OTC: FMCXF) has received the initial permits allowing it to begin development of an exploration decline as part of its pre-development program at the 100%-owned McIlvenna…
American Pacific Mining rides high on third round of Madison drilling
Despite coming off recent highs, the Toronto-quoted shares in copper explorer American Pacific Mining (CSE: USGD; US-OTCQB: USGDF) continue to trade nearly 520% higher over the 12-month frame following a…
Probe Metals raises $20.8M for Canadian exploration
Probe Metals (TSXV: PRB; US-OTC: PROBF) is raising $20.8 million for exploration on its Canadian gold projects by issuing approximately 6.7 million flow-though shares at $3.10 each. The shares will…
Iamgold appoints activist investor’s nominees to board
Iamgold (TSX: IMG; NYSE: IAG) has appointed three independent directors to its board after reaching an agreement with Resource Capital Fund VII, managed by a U.S. investment fund that launched…
Barrick grows net reserves to 69Moz at improved grade
Barrick Gold Corporation (TSX: ABX; NYSE: GOLD) says it has succeeded in replacing its global gold reserve base by 150% before accounting for acquisition and equity changes at its South…