Trump cuts aluminum, steel tariffs back to 25%
Ontario agreed to suspend its 25% surcharge on electricity exports to three U.S. states, then U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade adviser Peter Navarro said the proposed tariffs on Canadian steel…
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US-backed TechMet eyes Ukraine lithium asset
Mining investment firm TechMet, which counts the U.S. government as one of its largest investors, is looking to develop a major lithium project in central Ukraine. The company has been…
US open to DRC minerals deal: reports
The United States is open to talks with Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) over a deal that would give it access to the African nation’s critical minerals in exchange for…
AME Roundup Video: Doug Silver shares a benchmark for finding ‘lifestyle companies’
So-called ‘lifestyle companies’ continue to give the junior exploration industry a bad rap, Canadian Mining Hall of Fame inductee Doug Silver warns. These outfits prioritize management’s welfare as marked by…
PDAC shows urgency of getting shovels in ground
Time is of the essence if miners are to deliver the minerals needed to power the energy transition. That sense of urgency was front and centre this week as Toronto…
Canada aids business with $6.5B in tariff relief
The Canadian government announced new measures on Friday to support workers and businesses affected by trade tensions with the United States. The Work-Sharing Program is to be expanded, allowing employers…
US delays Canada, Mexico tariffs
President Donald Trump paused across-the-board tariffs on Canada and Mexico until next month, but Canadian leaders vowed to maintain retaliatory measures until the threats vanish. While signing executive orders in…
Lithium Americas nets $250M from Orion for Thacker
Lithium Americas (TSX: LAC; NYSE: LAC) says Orion Resource Partners is investing $250 million (C$357 million) to help develop and build the Thacker Pass lithium project’s first stage in Nevada….
Teck invests $40M to restart Bunker Hill in Idaho
Teck Resources (TSX: TECK.A/TECK.B, NYSE: TECK) says it’s investing $40 million (C$57 million) in Bunker Hill Mining (TSXV: BNKR, US-OTC: BHLL) as part of a strategy to improve efficiency at…
Spotlight: Global battery metals
Battery metals are crucial in the world economy today and their importance will only grow over time as the climate warms and greener energy comes to the fore. Here are…
Rio Tinto creates lithium unit after completing $6.7B Arcadium deal
Rio Tinto (ASX, LSE, NYSE: RIO) has officially completed its $6.7-billion (C$9.57-billion) acquisition of Arcadium Lithium (ASX: LTM; NYSE: ALTM), which will become Rio Tinto Lithium. The newly formed unit…
Interview: Wilkinson mulls more tax credits for juniors
Canada’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources says he’s open to discussing ways to boost funding in junior mining stocks and that he’s concerned infrastructure financing will disappear under potential…