Global Copper Snapshot: Eight companies exploring for the red metal
Copper is essential for the global shift towards decarbonization. However, declining ore quality, mine closures, and the absence of additional investment in new copper supplies…
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De Beers latest sale shows stronger US and Chinese demand
De Beers, the world’s top diamond producer by value, saw improved sales in its latest auction, despite moving into the summer, which are generally considered…
Hudbay marks end of Flin Flon mining era with closure of 777 operations
Hudbay Minerals (TSX: HBM; NYSE: HBM) has wrapped up mining activity at the 777 zinc-copper mine in Flin Flon, Man., after 18 years of steady…
Electra begins preliminary talks on second cobalt refinery
As part of its growth strategy in support of the onshoring of electric vehicle supply chains in North America, Electra Battery Materials (TSXV: ELBM; NASDAQ: ELBM)…
Chile copper workers begin nationwide strike over smelter closure
Chilean state-owned copper producer Codelco, the world’s largest, was hit on Wednesday by a nationwide strike against the miner’s decision to close permanently an allegedly polluting…
The Northern Miner Podcast – episode 296: How Quebec is positioning for the global transition to battery metals, ft Camden, Brisson and Choquette
This week’s episode features the Quebec Thought Leadership panel at the Global Mining Symposium, featuring Tony Brisson, President and CEO, SOQUEM, Nathalie Camden, Associate Deputy…
Australia-based lithium supplier to Tesla targets first shipment by year-end
Australia’s Core Lithium (ASX: CXO), which counts electric vehicles giant Tesla among its future costumers, is planning to send its first shipment of the key…
Surge Copper boosts Ootsa resource in BC by 96%
B.C.-focused Surge Copper (TSXV: SURG; OTC: SRGXF) has provided its first resource update for its flagship Ootsa property, an advanced-stage exploration project located adjacent to…
Ashley Kirwan on starting a data business ‘at the worst possible time’: Exclusive interview at the Mining Legends Speaker Series
When geologist Ashley Kirwan and her business partner Shastri Ramnath were thinking of starting a consulting company to support miners exploring projects through data in…
Alamos Gold kicks off production at new Mexican mine
Canadian miner Alamos Gold (TSX: AGI) has begun production at its La Yaqui Grande mine in Mexico, following the completion of construction this month, slightly ahead of schedule….
OBITUARY: Igor Levental – mining sage with deep passion for arts and learning
The mining universe has lost not only a wise and generous leader, but also a true renaissance man. Igor Levental, president of The Electrum…
Peruvian government to extend tax refund benefit to mining, oil exploration
During a presentation at the 2022 PDAC conference in Toronto, the Peruvian minister of economy and finance, Óscar Graham, announced that his government will extend…