Barrick confirms extension of Tongon mine life
Barrick Gold (TSX: ABX; NYSE: GOLD) says exploration successes could extend the life of its Tongon gold mine in the Ivory Coast. Speaking at a local media briefing, the company’s…
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Competition for controlling Li-ion battery production intensifies
A report by Roskill states that the competition for controlling Li-ion batteries production has intensified globally, with continuous announcements made regarding the build-out of new Li-ion battery plants and/or capacity…
Rob McEwen says newly minted McEwen Copper will provide shareholders with exceptional copper price leverage
With the copper price trending in record territory after nearly doubling over the past 12 months, mining veteran and industry luminary Rob McEwen tells The Northern Miner the time had…
KPMG report shows industry optimism around ‘green’ metals, but flags ESG risks
As the world transitions to clean energy, rising demand for “green” metals is contributing to renewed optimism in the growth prospects for Canada’s mining industry, according to a KPMG in…
Australia must weigh climate change in mine approvals, court says
A federal court in Australia has ruled that the government of Australia must consider the risks carbon dioxide emissions pose to young people when approving new coal mines or expansions…
Ero Copper hits 67 metres of 9.21% copper in extension of the Pilar mine
Vancouver-based Ero Copper (TSX: ERO, NYSE: ERO) has provided an exploration update on its ongoing drill programs for the MCSA mining complex and the NX Gold mine, both in Brazil,…
Climate change impact of graphite production higher than previously reported – study
The true climate change impact of producing battery-grade graphite can be as much as ten times higher than published values, depending on the energy and material inputs, a new report…
Clean Air Metals reports new assays from Thunder Bay North project
Clean Air Metals (TSXV: AIR) has released new assay results from its flagship Thunder Bay North (TBN) asset, a platinum, palladium, copper and nickel project in northwestern Ontario, about 50…
Technology Metals Snapshot: Eight juniors with properties to watch
With demand for electric vehicles, batteries, and greener energy storage options expected to rise in the years ahead, many juniors are on the hunt for so-called ‘technology metals,’ a broad…
Giga Metals advances Turnagain toward 2022 PFS
Giga Metals (TSXV: GIGA) has begun a 2021 work program at the Turnagain nickel-cobalt project, located in north-central British Columbia. Archaeological and wildlife surveys are underway and resource drilling has…
Western Uranium to restart Sunday mine complex
Easing Covid-19 risks and improved uranium fundamentals have prompted Western Uranium & Vanadium (CSE: WUC; US-OTC: WSTRF) to pull the trigger on a restart of uranium exploration development and mining…
The Northern Miner Podcast – episode 246: Why mid-tiers offer the best returns to shareholders, ft Evolution Mining’s Jake Klein
This week’s episode features Evolution Mining executive chairman Jake Klein in discussion with Northern Miner editor-in-chief Trish Saywell at the Global Mining Symposium. Jake explains the benefits of remaining a…