China steps up gold buying as jewelry demand fades
China’s central bank bought more gold in September than in any month for almost three years, accelerating its bullion accumulation as the country’s jewelry market struggled. The People’s Bank of…
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Summit video: Vizsla puts Palmer copper project first in Alaska growth plan
Vizsla Copper (TSXV: VCU; US-OTC: VCUFF) plans to move its Palmer copper-zinc project in Alaska toward prefeasibility over the next two to three years, while keeping proposed acquisitions as longer-term…
Buffalo clears potash permit hurdle in Saskatchewan
Buffalo Potash (TSXV: BUFF; US-OTC: BLPTF) has secured Saskatchewan approval to complete construction and operate its first Disley potash facility, with first production still targeted for early 2027. The initial…
From the Archives: The rise and fall of Quebec’s asbestos industry
Few chapters in Quebec’s mining history are as dramatic as that of asbestos, first discovered near Thetford in the province’s southeast in 1876. Three years later, another major find about…
Copper surplus to widen as refined output rebounds
The global refined copper surplus is expected to more than triple next year as production growth outpaces consumption, despite demand from electrification, artificial intelligence and data centres, the International Copper…
Erdene eyes 2031 start for $687M Mongolia moly project
Erdene Resource Development (TSX: ERD; US-OTC: ERDCF) could bring its $687-million (C$976-million) Zuun Mod molybdenum-copper project in Mongolia into production within five years under an accelerated schedule, President and CEO…
Bonterra lifts Barry gold project value to $665M
A new study raises the value of Bonterra Resources’ (TSXV: BTR; US-OTC: BONXF) past-producing Barry gold mine in Quebec almost 14 times under an expanded plan and a much higher…
TNM releases new Treasure Hunt clue
The Northern Miner is excited to announce it has unveiled the new Grand Prize clue in its Great Canadian Treasure Hunt. The clue is presented by Agnico Eagle Mines (TSX,…
Antofagasta slides as copper outlook disappoints
Shares in Antofagasta (LSE: ANTO) fell more than 6% on Thursday after the Chilean copper miner’s initial production outlook for 2027 fell short of analyst expectations and higher diesel prices…
Tectonic drilling points to ‘large-scale gold system’ at Flat project
Drilling at Tectonic Metals’ (TSXV: TECT; US-OTC: TETOF) Flat project in southwest Alaska has identified significant high-grade gold mineralization near surface at the Alpha Bowl and Adit Main targets, suggesting…
Cartier owner weighs De Beers bid with Signet
Cartier owner Richemont and U.S. jewellery retailer Signet Jewelers (NYSE: SIG) are discussing joining a consortium bidding for Anglo American’s (LSE: AAL) controlling stake in De Beers, Reuters and Bloomberg…
Minnova maps $53M restart for Manitoba gold mine
Minnova (TSXV: MCI; US-OTC: AGRDF) outlined a $53.4-million (C$76.2-million) plan to bring Manitoba’s PL gold mine back into production in 2028, using existing infrastructure to limit upfront spending. The operation…