Electric vehicles will be US$350B market in 15 years, study says
The global energy storage market is expected to balloon over the next 15 years, according to a report released by Lux Research. “The energy storage industry is poised for a…
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Nevsun loses bid to stop lawsuit over alleged forced labour in Eritrea
Nevsun Resources (TSX, NYSEMKT:NSU) has lost its bid to have Canada’s Supreme Court throw out a lawsuit by former employees who say they were forced to work at the company’s copper-zinc…
‘Time to load up’ on gold equities, Haywood says
With gold breaking through US$1,600 per oz. – “a key long-term resistance zone” – analysts at Haywood Securities recommend “increasing tactical exposure to gold and gold miners” and “particularly juniors.”…
Atac boosts Tiger’s economics with updated PEA
Atac Resources (TSXV: ATC) has unveiled an updated preliminary economic assessment (PEA) for its Tiger deposit in the Yukon, envisioning a smaller, higher grade operation with better economics compared to…
Rio Tinto to start producing copper at Winu in 2023
Rio Tinto (NYSE: RIO; LSE: RIO) plans to ramp up development of its Winu copper-gold project in Western Australia, with first production expected in 2023. The world’s No. 2 miner…
Rio Tinto to spend US$1B to reach zero emissions
Rio Tinto (NYSE: RIO; LSE: RIO) will spend $1 billion over the next five years to reduce its carbon footprint and have net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, but…
Teck decision to cancel Frontier rattles investor confidence, critics say
The decision by Teck Resources (TSX: TECK.B; NYSE: TCK) to withdraw its $20 billion Frontier project from the regulatory review process will further reduce investor confidence in Canada’s oil and…
Exchange rates continue to impact mining salaries
Employment in the mining industry is highly specialized and as a result, retaining skilled staff is challenging. These employees are often the most valuable asset at a mine and can…
The Northern Miner Podcast – episode 175: Confident Cameco sees nuclear power as ‘indispensable tool’ to fight climate change
This episode features excerpts from Cameco’s Feb. 7, 2020, conference call. Cameco president and CEO Tim Gitzel discusses the fundamentals of the uranium market, spot market purchases, vision and strategy,…
Global Exploration Snapshot: West Africa and South America remain popular
Rising gold prices and better operational and financial discipline are motivating companies more than ever to seek new ounces to fill their production pipelines. Below is a look at eight…
Teck walks away from Frontier oil sands project
Teck Resources (TSX: TECK.B; NYSE:TCK) has officially withdrawn its application to build the C$20.6-billion (US$15.7 billion) Frontier oil sands mine, just days before the Canadian government was slated to make…
Kirkland Lake Gold’s Tony Makuch our Mining Person of the Year for 2019
Tony Makuch, president and CEO of Kirkland Lake Gold, is The Northern Miner’s Mining Person of the Year for 2019. Under his leadership, Kirkland Lake Gold has outperformed its peers…