M&A activity shows we’re far from a market top in commodities
There’s a long-held fable within investing circles that surging M&A activity can (at times) signal a market top. So, how does that come about? Just…
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Ecuador to approve Mirador copper mine expansion by August
Ecuador is in the final steps of approving an expansion for the Mirador copper mine, run by the local unit of Chinese consortium CRCC-Tongguan, EcuaCorriente,…
Savannah Resources raises US$20M for Barroso lithium project
Savannah Resources (AIM: SAV), the British company behind the Barroso lithium project in Portugal, has secured a £16 million (US$20.2 million) investment from Dutch miner…
JV Article: SRK Consulting promotes probabilistic methods for open pit slope assessments
Optimizing the assessment of risks associated with pit slope failures is of paramount importance for ensuring the safety of mine personnel and equipment. Equally important…
JV Article: Midnight Sun Mining partners with KoBold Metals, First Quantum
In February, Midnight Sun Mining (TSXV: MMA) teamed up with KoBold Metals, a privately held U.S. AI-driven mining and exploration company backed by technology investors…
More than minerals: Why mid-stream capacity is key to Canada’s industrial future
Canada boasts of its rich history and continued success in mining, metallurgical and chemical processing, advanced manufacturing, strong trade relations north-south and east-west, access to…
Azimut cuts high-grade lithium near Winsome’s Adina
New drill results from Azimut Resources (TSXV: AZM) confirm a wide and high-grade lithium zone on the Galinée property in the James Bay region of…
South Africa’s unity rule may boost mining
South Africa’s new coalition government with a pro-business party could help the world’s leading platinum producer improve its troubled power and rail networks getting metal…
Taseko restarts Gibraltar mine in British Columbia
The company announced earlier this week that it had reached an agreement with the union representing workers at the copper mine.
Agnico PEA projects $1B capex to go underground at Detour Lake
Agnico Eagle Mines (TSX: AEM; NYSE: AEM) has posted a preliminary economic assessment (PEA) for underground development at its Detour Lake open pit gold mine,…
Gemfields fetches almost US$69M at ruby auction
Coloured gemstones miner Gemfields (LSE: GEM; JSE: GML) said on Wednesday it sold almost US$69 million of mixed-quality rubies at its June auction, with 97%…
Mineral Resources to shut Yilgarn iron ore hub
Australia’s Mineral Resources (ASX: MIN) will shut down its Yilgarn iron ore hub in Western Australia by the end of the year in a move…