Rio’s $2B mine keeps Aus iron ore relevant: CEO
Rio Tinto (NYSE, LSE, ASX: RIO) this month opened its new Western Range iron ore mine, the first part of the company’s $13.3-billion (C$18.1-billion) investment plan to rejuvenate Australia’s Pilbara…
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Podcast: Working in Brazil with ValOre Metals’ Paterson
This week’s episode features ValOre Metals Chairman and CEO Jim Paterson in the Spotlight with host Adrian Pocobelli. Paterson discusses the company’s Pedra Branca platinum group elements (PGE) project in…
Quebec’s Dumont nickel project on new EU list
The Dumont project in Quebec, one of the world’s largest undeveloped nickel-cobalt deposits, is among global critical mineral developments the European Union wants to invest in as China limits exports. …
Spotlight: Global gold and silver projects in view
Economic and geopolitical uncertainty continues to fuel the gold price rally in 2025, while industrial demand is lifting silver prices. Here’s a look at eight juniors with interesting gold and…
Quick riches dominate West African junta plans
Heightened state control of natural resources is sweeping across the globe as China limits critical mineral exports and the Trump administration fast-tracks projects. But nowhere is the concept more gripping…
Opinion: Use elements bingo to explain mining
For those of us that work and live in this great global mining industry we all “get it”. We get the benefits of mining to the economy and at a…
Can silver mining meet green transition demand?
Silver’s unique industrial role in solar panels, electric vehicles (EVs) and grid infrastructure is pushing demand to record highs, but miners and analysts are at odds over how to address…
Agnico stake in Fury Gold could rise to 9.9%
Agnico Eagle Mines (TSX, NYSE: AEM) has nearly tripled its equity position in junior explorer Fury Gold Mines (TSX, NYSE-A: FURY) with a further $4.3-million investment. Most of the new…
Minerals 260 eyes 2028 gold output at Bullabulling
Minerals 260 (ASX: MI6) is starting its own studies at the newly acquired Bullabulling project in Western Australia’s Goldfields, targeting a final investment decision next year and first production in…
Rio Tinto’s Diavik mine wins award for solar plant
Rio Tinto said its Diavik diamond mine in Canada’s Northwest Territories won an environmental award for its 3.5-megawatt solar power plant – about a year before the mine’s planned closure….
Q&A JV with Eriez: How the HydroFloat system improves mining operation profitability
As pressure mounts on miners to deliver critical minerals faster and cleaner, technologies that boost efficiency while cutting environmental impact are in the spotlight. One of those is the HydroFloat…
Spotlight: Ontario projects to watch
Ontario is among the world’s top 10 mining jurisdictions and is rich in base and precious metals as well as a suite of critical minerals. Here’s a look at eight…