Europe lagging behind in battery metals production – report
According to Aperio Intelligence, Europe’s own supply is unlikely to meet the demand driven by the e-mobility sector by 2025.
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Cumbria coal mine on hold after UK Gov’t calls for public inquiry
A public inquiry will be held into plans for the UK’s first deep coal mine in 30 years after government U-turn.
PDAC: Think big, exploration opportunity is huge, says BHP’s Laura Tyler
“From where I sit, the opportunity in front of us is huge,” BHP’s (NYSE: BHP; LSE: BHP; ASX: BHP) chief technical officer Laura Tyler told the PDAC’s virtual convention. “I…
Franco-Nevada posts ‘record’ results, grows royalty portfolio
The company has also announced that it has adopted a goal of at least 40% of diverse representation at the board and senior management levels. Last year, Franco-Nevada sold 521,564…
NexGen closes $150M bought deal for Rook I uranium
NexGen Energy (TSX: NXE; NYSE: NXE) has closed its previously announced $150-million bought deal financing. The company issued 33.4 million common shares at a price of $4.50 per share. The…
PDAC: Enormous opportunities to go green in Canada, says minister of industry
Canada is uniquely positioned to become a “global leader in electric vehicle manufacturing,” says Francois-Philippe Champagne, Canada’s Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, in a fireside chat with Invest in…
Feds announce $7.1M for new wind turbines at Raglan mine
As part of its climate efforts, the federal government is providing $7.1 million to Tugliq Energy to help fund the installation of two more wind turbines at Glencore‘s remote Raglan…
Sabina raises $35M in bought deal
Developer Sabina Gold & Silver (TSX: SBB) has announced a $35-million bought deal financing led by BMO Capital Markets. The underwriters have agreed to purchase 18 million common shares of…
Sphinx buys former New Calumet zinc-lead-silver mine
Sphinx Resources (TSVZ:SFX) is buying 100% interest in the former New Calumet zinc-lead-silver mine in the Pontiac district of Quebec, about 10 km northwest of Bryson. The property, consisting of…
PDAC: Exploring 30 years of global gold endowment with Flydentity’s Douglas Silver
The first keynote address of this year’s Prospectors and Developers Association (PDAC) of Canada convention was particularly germane given that PDAC is the world’s largest mining conference, most publicly listed…
Barrick’s Bristow and Blackrock’s Hambro discuss ‘profits with purpose’ at PDAC
The 89th annual Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada convention kicked off yesterday a little differently – in an online format thanks to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The highlight of…
The Northern Miner Podcast – episode 229: Are we in a commodities super-cycle? ft Sprott Capital’s Daniella Dimitrov and Franco-Nevada’s Paul Brink
This week’s episode features a keynote presentation from the Global Mining Symposium with Paul Brink, president and CEO, Franco-Nevada, and Daniella Dimitrov, partner, Sprott Capital Partners, on the state of…