A list of the biggest gold heists
A survey of some cases where gold didn’t get to point B shows the recent Toronto caper isn’t the largest and Air Canada has been targeted before. (Click here for…
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Ucore wraps up commissioning of RapidSX rare earths separation tech plant
Ucore Rare Metals (TSXV: UCU; US-OTC: UURAF) has completed the commissioning of its RapidSX commercial demonstration plant for separating rare earth elements (REEs), at its facility in Kingston, Ont. …
Serra Verde secures regulatory approval for first phase of Brazil rare earths mine
Rare earth elements (REE) developer Serra Verde has received an environmental operating licence for the first phase of its Pela Ema project in east-central Brazil, giving the company its necessary…
Energy Fuels rides uranium price wave to production at southwest US mines
As uranium spot prices continued rising to new highs on Friday, Energy Fuels (TSX: EFR; NYSE: UUUU) has started uranium production at its mines in Utah and Arizona. EFR expects…
Tracking the lithium offtake deal landscape worldwide
Car companies are forging new relationships with miners for lithium supply, and in some cases governments are also providing funds to advance these critical projects. Here’s a look at some…
Federal critical mineral research needs more cash, hears US House committee
U.S. critical mineral supply chains need more funding if national security needs are to be met, says GreenMet CEO Drew Horn. Horne was one of five witnesses giving testimony during…
Northern Dynasty closes $23M in financings to support Pebble project
Northern Dynasty Minerals (TSX: NDM; NYSE: NAK) has closed its recently announced convertible note and private placement financings for respective totals of US$15 million and $3.42 million, which the company…
Kazakhstan exports most uranium in eight years
Kazakhstan, the world’s leading uranium producer, has reported its highest sales of the nuclear fuel since 2015 driven mainly by China’s increase in demand as it rivals France for the…
Hummingbird Resources unveils plan to raise up to $43.5M
Africa-focused Hummingbird Resources (AIM: HUM) unveiled on Thursday a plan to secure up to US$32.7 million ($43.5 million) in total proceeds to fund its growth strategy, exploration activities, advance its Dugbe…
Agnico Eagle invests in Finland-focused FireFox Gold
Agnico Eagle Mines (TSX: AEM; NYSE: AEM), the third-largest gold miner by market value, is buying a stake of junior FireFox Gold (TSXV:FFOX; US-OTC:FFOXF) that may progress to a joint…
Pinnacle Minerals expands Canadian lithium footprint
Australian junior Pinnacle Minerals (ASX: PIM) has inked an agreement to acquire a 75% stake in the Adina East lithium project in the increasingly crowded and lithium-rich James Bay region…
US and Russia in race to ban uranium trade
The United States Congress is preparing for critical votes on legislation impacting the country’s uranium industry, focusing on the Nuclear Fuel Security Act (NFSA) and a potential ban on Russian…