Gold Fields deal gives Osisko option to fast-track high-grade gold at Windfall
The Windfall gold project in Quebec, boosted last week by a $600-million investment by Gold Fields (NYSE: GFI; JSE: GFI), may tweak plans to increase…
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Atlas Lithium lands US$20M royalty deal for Neves project in Brazil
Atlas Lithium (NASDAQ: ATLX) saw its share price explode on Tuesday after securing US$20 million funding for its flagship hard-rock lithium project in the Lithium…
NexGen, Fission power ahead at Rook I, PLS uranium projects
Two uranium projects in Saskatchewan’s Athabasca basin moved closer to construction this week, with NexGen Energy (TSX: NXE; NYSE: NXE; ASX: NXG) reporting strong interest…
Small details derail big thinking in Canada’s green budget
During Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland’s federal budget address to Parliament on Mar. 28, Canadians heard an unprecedented call to action for the new green economy. …
FPX Nickel and Japan agree to explore globe for ‘disruptive’ awaruite
Japan plans to fund global exploration by Canada-based FPX Nickel (TSXV: FPX; US-OTC: FPOCF) to find low-carbon awaruite while earning into its Klow project in…
Mitsubishi to buy 5% stake in Western Copper to advance Casino project in Yukon
Western Copper and Gold (TSX: WRN; NYSE-AM: WRN) announced Friday a strategic equity investment by Japan’s Mitsubishi Materials to advance the company’s Casino copper-gold project…
Contango Ore secures funding for Alaska gold build with JV partner Kinross
Contango Ore (NYSE-AM: CTGO) has secured a US$70-million loan from two banks to cover its minority share of pre-production capital spending on the Manh Choh…
NioCorp shareholders approve merger that brings US$285M in funding for Elk Creek
NioCorp Developments (TSX: NB; US-OTC: NIOBF) announced on Friday that its shareholders have approved a merger with GX Acquisition Corp. II and up to $81…
PDAC: Canada eyes US-style project funding while market may replace Chinese cash
Canada is considering how to match funding opportunities by the United States for critical mineral projects while balancing national security with the need for Chinese…
After a dismal 2022, financing ‘wheels are turning again’
The numbers are in for mine financings in 2022, and they are disappointing, if not surprising. According to just-released figures from the Prospectors and Developers…
Exclusive video: Kai Hoffman on how junior financings are picking up
Kai Hoffman, Founder and Managing Director of Soar Financial Partners shares his assessment of the Oreninc Index showing financing levels are at their highest in…
Perpetua awarded up to US$24.8M under US Defense Production Act, stock jumps
Perpetua Resources (TSX: PPTA; NASDAQ: PPTA) announced on Monday that its Idaho-based subsidiary has received a technology investment of up to US$24.8 million under Title…