Hecla Mining silver reserves at second-highest level in 130 years
Silver producer Hecla Mining (NYSE: HL) said that its proven and probable reserves of the precious metal grew to 200 million ounces in 2021 — the second highest level in…
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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…
Lithium: Spot prices soar in lunar new year
Lithium spot prices in Chinese markets showed substantial gains in the first week after the lunar new year holidays in East Asia, mainly driven by sustained supply tightness in spot…
High yields of rare earth elements recovered from mine, e-waste
A chemistry lab at Rice University has successfully extracted valuable rare earth elements from waste at yields high enough to resolve issues for manufacturers while boosting their profits. In a…
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…
Gates, Bezos-backed firm gets cash injection to find battery metals
KoBold Metals, a start-up backed by a coalition of billionaires including Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos, has raised $192.5 million in its latest financing round, which will allow it to speed…
Integra Resources builds optionality into a compelling DeLamar development case
Integra Resources Corp. (TSXV: ITR; NYSE American: ITRG) has released a pre-feasibility study (PFS) on the DeLamar gold-silver project in Idaho, outlining a two-pronged approach to both affordable near-term and…
Mining and exploration in the US Snapshot: Eight companies with big plans
Lithium, uranium, copper, gold, zinc, and rare earths are all highly sought after in the United States. Here’s a look at eight companies with interesting assets to watch. AMERICAN LITHIUM…
Analysts weigh in on Osisko Development’s Utah gold mine acquisition
Less than two weeks after revealing its intention to add a new gold project to its list of assets, Osisko Development (TSXV: ODV) is getting positive feedback from market analysts…
Video: Gold Royalty Corp poised to accelerate growth in 2022, says CEO
Gold-mining executive David Garofalo says the copper and gold deal-making environment has never been better. He looks to kick Gold Royalty Corp (NYSE American: GROY) growth into high gear in…
American mining output rises 12% y/y to US$90.4B
Operating mines in the United States generated US$90.4 billion in mineral commodities in 2021, a 12% increase year-over-year, the US Geological Survey said in the 27th annual Mineral Commodity Summaries report…
Uranium Snapshot: Eight juniors of interest
As the world slowly moves away from fossil fuels, here are eight juniors on the hunt for what may be this century’s greenest metal. APPIA RARE EARTHS & URANIUM Appia…