What to expect in 2024 after diamond sector’s price plunge
It’s been a tough ride for the diamonds sector since rough prices hit an all-time high in the first quarter of 2022. Last year rough prices fell 15-20% according to…
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JV Article: Miners’ payloads and passengers reach new peaks with Flygreen’s private jets
Flygreen is an international jet charter service with access to over 7,000 aircraft globally suited to meet needs specific to the mining industry, whether it be private or commercial jet…
Battery metals snapshot: Eight companies charging up
New sources of battery metals are needed more than ever before as demand rises for low-emissions vehicles. The eight companies featured below hope to meet that demand for critical minerals…
JV Article: MSALABS probes global expansion after Swedish mega-find
When Swedish state-owned miner LKAB discovered the world’s largest rare earth metal deposit in 2022, MSALABS was there to give its stamp of approval. But at first technicians were astounded…
Video: Fundraising data reveal ‘bifurcated’ junior mining market
Despite the gloomy sentiment in the junior mining sector, Kai Hoffman, CEO of Soar Financial says last year was actually pretty good in terms of total funds raised. However, Hoffman,…
JV Video: Fury Gold Mines preps Eau Claire resource update, work on Newmont JV
Fury Gold Mines (TSX: FURY) is working on a resource update at its flagship Eau Claire project in Quebec, says Bryan Atkinson, senior vice-president of exploration. But the project, where…
Video: How Exploration Insights is zeroing in on undervalued mid-sized juniors
Brent Cook, economic geologist and advisor to the Exploration Insights newsletter, shares how the EI portfolio did in 2023 and why it’s focusing more on mid-sized companies. Cook, who spoke…
JV Video: Troilus Gold on the cusp of feasibility study for Quebec project
Troilus Gold CEO Justin Reid outlines why 2024 will be a pivotal year the company and its past-producing Troilus gold and copper project near Val-d’Or, Que. After increasing the resource…
JV Article: Grounded Lithium lands Denison Mines as partner to advance Kindersley brine project
Grounded Lithium (TSXV: GRD; US-OTC: GRDAF) has reached an important milestone for the development of its Kindersley lithium brine project in southwestern Saskatchewan. The company signed an option agreement with…
VIDEO: Ross Beaty on what’s next for junior miners as investors shun the space
Mining veteran Ross Beaty says he’s never seen a market like the current one, where gold and copper are at or near all-time highs, but “there’s absolutely no money for…
JV Video: Defense Metals’ Wicheeda REE project speeds toward mid-2024 PFS
With a prefeasibility study slated for mid-year, Defense Metals (TSXV: DEFN) CEO Craig Taylor notes the company has been able to advance its Wicheeda rare earth elements project in British…
VIDEO: TNM’s Vaccaro kicks off Canadian Mining Hall of Fame
Every year, the prestigious Canadian Mining Hall of Fame induction ceremony celebrates individuals who have made remarkable contributions to Canada’s mining sector. This year’s event took place on Jan. 11…