USGS publishes 2022 critical minerals list
The US Geological Survey (USGS) has released the final list of 50 critical minerals the domestic economy requires for economic and national security. The new list builds on the initial…
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NextSource shares storm ahead on successful Molo graphite plant testing
The Toronto-quoted equity of Sir Mick Davis-backed graphite mine developer NextSource Materials Inc. (TSX: NEXT; US-OTC: NSRCF) continues to climb after the company announced successful factory acceptance testing this week…
Future of Canada’s off-grid mines crucial to decarbonization, says MAC’s Brendan Marshall
Brendan Marshall is a Vice President, Economic and Northern Affairs, at the Mining Association of Canada (MAC) and works to advance the industry’s understanding of energy, climate change, taxation and…
US markets rise, Oct. 25-29 trading week
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 142.54 points or 0.40% to 35,819.56 and the S&P 500 climbed 60.48 points or 1.33% to 4,605.38 during the October 25-29 trading week. Spot…
JV Article: Green Battery Minerals’ Berkwood well-positioned to be source of high-quality graphite
Canadian explorer Green Battery Minerals (TSXV: GEM; US-OTC: GBMIF) is focused on advancing its flagship Berkwood graphite project in northern Quebec, about 285 km north of Baie-Comeau. Graphite is a critical mineral…
Sibanye-Stillwater CEO outlines strategy on green energy metals
This week Sibanye-Stillwater (NYSE: SBSW; JSE: SSW) announced the US$1 billion acquisition of the Santa Rita nickel mine and the Serrote copper mine in Brazil from London-based Appian Capital. In…
Pallinghurst raises ownership in Nouveau Monde; takes stake in Talon Metals
The Pallinghurst Group is raising its stake in Nouveau Monde Graphite (TSXV: NOU; NYSE: NMG) and taking an initial stake in Talon Metals (TSX: TLO). Pallinghurst’s graphite subsidiary is increasing…
Appetite for ‘green energy metals’ drives deals
Demand for ‘green energy’ metals like copper, nickel, lithium, and cobalt has risen sharply, driven by the global move to lower carbon emissions and electric vehicle makers chasing battery ingredients….
Greenland-focused Greenroc IPOs on the AIM
On Monday, the ordinary shares of GreenRoc Mining (AIM: GROC) started trading on London’s junior AIM platform. The explorer seeks to capitalize on the growing demand for critical minerals its…
Quebec’s Nouveau Monde joins Global Battery Alliance
Quebec graphite developer Nouveau Monde Graphite (TSXV: NOU) has joined the Global Battery Alliance, an initiative of the World Economic Forum that aims to establish a circular and sustainable battery…
TSX down, August 16-20
The S&P/TSX Composite Index fell 179.1 points or 0.87% to finish the August 16-20 trading week at 20,339.00. The S&P/TSX Global Mining Index dropped 7.48% to 100.51 and the S&P/TSX…
Lomiko Metals releases PEA for La Loutre in Quebec
Lomiko Metals (TSXV: LMR; US-OTC; LMRMF) has released a preliminary economic assessment (PEA) for its 100%-owned La Loutre graphite project in southeastern Quebec, about 120 km northwest of Montreal. The PEA…