Canada draws a line on critical minerals, but leaves unanswered questions
Less than a year after the federal government approved the takeover of Neo Lithium by China’s Zijin Mining without a full national security review under…
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Indigenous-led EAs are on the horizon
At the recent Indigenous Led Projects Forum in Toronto in late September — the first event of its kind — co-host Michael Fox shared some…
Mining’s problems are now the world’s problems, as lithium scale-up issues show
Lithium prices continue to hold near historic highs, even in the face of an anticipated global recession. Spot prices for both lithium carbonate and hydroxide…
Juniors chart cautious path through rough terrain of current markets
The Northern Miner attended the Precious Metals Summit held in Beaver Creek, Colo., from Sept. 13 to 16, where explorers, developers and emerging producers of gold,…
The timing is finally right for Quebec’s lithium miners
Quebec, more than any other province in Canada, has been ahead of the curve in working to join the EV economy. Its vast hydroelectricity infrastructure…
Canada poised to benefit as the elephant next door goes green
Suddenly, the United States is getting serious about climate change, the green energy transition and the supply of critical minerals needed to make it happen….
Diamond exploration hits a new low — even as rough prices soar
There are few things that are more alluring and exciting than a diamond — but one of them is a significant new diamond discovery. Now…
The tough times will pass for boom-and-bust mining sector
I have been working with a great group of young professionals lately that have generated some interesting conversations. Some of them voiced fears and dismay…
Uranium market anticipates nuclear revival – but lots could still go wrong
In this issue, we bring you our popular annual look at “Canada’s Top Ten” — this year focused on Canada’s biggest mining companies, precious metals…
Gold price may be set to rise – but so are risks for miners
Amid the frenzied analyses of supply, demand and spiking prices for green metals and critical minerals, another metal may be preparing to steal the spotlight:…
One way or another, energy transition factors into spring elections
Over two weeks in late May into early June, three important mining districts are going to the polls, with mining and climate change set to…
Brumadinho won’t break Vale, but the piper still hasn’t been fully paid
Vale, one of the world’s biggest producers of iron ore and nickel, has been in the news a lot lately. The Brazilian miner has been…