Why Ontario can’t afford to ignore juniors in the next budget
Without a doubt, one of the most important challenges facing the next generation is global warming and the need to decarbonize the transportation sector. This can…
Environment
BC court rejects ex-CEO’s appeal over pollution at Yellow Giant mine
A British Columbia judge has rejected the appeal of the CEO of a defunct British Columbia miner, Banks Island Gold, who was found guilty in…
Glencore’s carbon emission jumped 8.8% in 2023, reveals new climate plan
Mining and commodities trader Glencore (LSE: GLEN) has reported an 8.8% in its carbon emissions for 2023 as a consequence of expanding coal production and…
Teck’s Elk Valley cleanup could cost $4.7B, says environmental group
A report found that the amount set aside by Teck is inadequate to mitigate selenium contamination.
Vale faces fresh US$3.8B lawsuit over 2015 dam disaster
Vale (NYSE: VALE) is facing a £3-billion (US$3.8 billion) lawsuit in the Netherlands related to the 2015 collapse of a dam in Brazil, adding to…
Show the public that minerals, tech are solutions for net zero: Seequent panel
Instead of reminiscing about the old times of hunting for minerals in the bush, miners need to talk up tech opportunities to attract young people…
Net-zero goal within reach, or is it, new surveys argue
Solar energy will dominate the mining industry by 2040, or it will take an additional 20 years, according to two new executive surveys from different…
BC’s new digital credentials system aims to give miners an edge on sustainability
After two years of testing, Energy & Mines Digital Trust (EMDT) has launched digital credentials for British Columbia mining operators to streamline the process of…
US, Canada and Indigenous collaboration takes aim at BC coal mine pollution
The United States and Canada announced Monday they have agreed to cooperate to reduce and mitigate the impacts of water pollution from coal mines originating…
Sandfire America scores legal win for Montana copper project
Sandfire Resources America (TSXV: SFR) shares soared on Tuesday following a positive ruling by the Montana Supreme Court which reversed a district court decision and reinstated…
Why uranium above US$100 per lb. is ‘sustainable’ — and likely headed higher
Mining analyst David Talbot began covering the uranium sector in June 2007 – the same month uranium prices reached their all-time high of US$136 per…
SSR Mining SVP is latest company figure detained over mine disaster
An executive of SSR Mining (TSX: SSRM; ASX: SSR) in charge of its operations in Turkey has been detained by authorities following last week’s gold…