Uranium Snapshot: Seven juniors searching for the energy metal
As the world looks for low-carbon energy solutions, more nations are coming to the conclusion that nuclear power needs to be part of the mix. Here are seven junior companies…
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Stillwater Critical enjoys ‘sweet spot’ in Montana’s Lower Stillwater PGMs Complex
Stillwater Critical Minerals (TSXV: PGE; US-OTC: PGEZF) is “rewriting the book” on the Lower Stillwater Igneous Complex in Montana, says president and CEO, Michael Rowley. The company’s evaluation of the…
Endeavour Mining starts building Lafigué gold mine in Côte d’Ivoire
Endeavour Mining (TSX, LSE: EDV) has kicked off construction at its 80%-owned Lafigué gold project in Côte d’Ivoire, which is expected to begin production in the third quarter of 2024….
Visualization: Lithium producers in ‘generational challenge’ to meet 2050 demand, finds BMI report
The world will need to produce 11.2 million tonnes of lithium carbonate equivalent (LCE) by 2050, or 20 times 2021 output, to meet growing demand from automakers and energy storage…
Burkina Faso’s second military coup of 2022 raises risks for miners
Burkina Faso-focused miners say operations have not been affected following a second coup d’état on Sept. 30 that saw the country’s president Lt.-Col. Paul Henri Sandaogo Damiba overthrown after only…
De Beers names Equinor’s Cook as new CEO
De Beers, the world’s top diamond producer by value, has appointed oil and energy industry executive Al Cook as its new chief executive to replace Bruce Cleaver, who leaves the top job after six…
TNM Drill Down: Top gold assays for the week of Sept 30-Oct 7
Our TNM Drill Down feature highlights the top gold assays of the past week. Drill holes are ranked by gold grade x width, as identified by our sister company Mining…
Trevali Mining to liquidate Burkina Faso assets after deadly flood
Canadian company Trevali Mining’s 90%-owned subsidiary in Burkina Faso has filed for liquidation, effectively kicking off a gradual shutdown process that includes the disposal of all assets in the country….
GMS: EY’s Theo Yameogo on ESG and digital transformation — ‘We need to communicate’
Are ESG ratings for miners clear enough? Are ESG principles clearly understood by most people? What role can digital transformation play in mining? Theo Yameogo, sector leader for EY Americas…
Business as usual despite military coup, Burkina Faso miners say
Miners in Burkina Faso say operations have not been affected by spreading social unrest following an internal coup d’état over the weekend that saw the country’s president, Lt.-Col. Paul Henri…
Equinox Partners takes a stand against mining’s nonaligned directors
When Equinox Partners Investment Management adopted a strict voting policy against industry directors who have served for two or more years but have invested less than two years of director’s…
Juniors chart cautious path through rough terrain of current markets
The Northern Miner attended the Precious Metals Summit held in Beaver Creek, Colo., from Sept. 13 to 16, where explorers, developers and emerging producers of gold, silver, copper, and platinum group…