Future Minerals Forum returns to Saudi Arabia in 2023
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is gearing up for the 2023 edition of the Future Minerals Forum (FMF), one year after the inaugural conference was…
Rare Earths
ESG and mining debate: cultish activism vs. modern business sense
Are environmental, social and governance (ESG) guidelines the bible of a shadowy priesthood of consultants, or are they just good for business? Those two sides…
New Sustainable Critical Minerals Alliance to push ‘nature-positive’ mining
Canada has joined the launch of the new Sustainable Critical Minerals Alliance that seeks to pursue environmentally-sound and responsible mining, Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson…
Critical Minerals Strategy focuses on faster timelines, building remote infrastructure
The federal government on Friday unveiled the details of its Critical Minerals Strategy, a plan first introduced in its April budget that earmarks almost $3.8…
Nunavut rise in exploration spending masks North’s lack of competitiveness, says mining chamber
Nunavut will see the highest proportional increase in exploration spending in Canada this year, according to data released last week by Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)….
Fortescue keeps women on the top job with Fiona Hick’s appointment
Australia’s Fortescue Metals Group (ASX: FMG) has named former Woodside Energy (ASX: WDS) executive Fiona Hick as its new chief executive officer, effective February 2023….
UK, South Africa seek deeper cooperation on critical minerals
London and Pretoria announced a partnership to promote the responsible exploration, development, production, and processing of critical minerals in South Africa. In a statement, both…
U.S. military to assess Canada critical minerals projects for funding, but none approved yet
Canadian battery mineral miners and explorers are sniffing around hundreds of millions of dollars in potential funding from the United States military, but there are…
West faces daunting task to compete with China in critical minerals race, says Neo Performance CEO
Engaging in the global critical minerals market means facing up to the huge challenge presented by China, says Neo Performance Materials‘ (TSX: NEO) CEO and…
Industry groups welcome $10B in Ottawa’s budget update
Canada’s major mining industry group and a green energy think tank are welcoming nearly $10 billion spread over tax credits for clean technology, mining project…
Federal government stiffens guidelines on foreign involvement in Canada’s critical mineral sectors
The federal government immediately plans to significantly tighten the approval process for major transactions by foreign state-owned enterprises (SOEs) in Canada’s critical minerals sectors. In…
Commerce’s Ashram rare earth sample signals Quebec project’s global green metal ambition
Commerce Resources (TSXV: CCE ; US-OTC: CMRZF) has produced its largest rare earth oxides sample yet from its Ashram project in northern Quebec as it…