Commentary: SCC decision on Peel watershed in Yukon another win for First Nations
First Nations have just won an important lawsuit at the Supreme Court of Canada on account that the Yukon government had tried to do an end-run on their land claim…
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The Northern Miner podcast – episode 83: A nickel for your electric car ft. Hard-Line
This week we’re digging deeper into our commodity retrospective and outlooks for 2018. Matt talks the most recent news and notes, including the impact of the eleventh-hour rewrite of the…
‘We can use the power of machine learning’: PMF roundtable discusses innovation in mining
The mining industry is engaged in a multifaceted debate about innovation, and the potential impacts new technologies and systems can have on operating practices, workforce demographics, social responsibility and sustainability….
Osisko Metals consolidates Bathurst camp
In the last year, newly minted Osisko Metals (TSXV: OM; US-OTC: BWMXF) has picked up over 500 sq. km in New Brunswick’s Bathurst mining camp, the third-largest volcanogenic massive sulphide…
The Northern Miner podcast – episode 82: Forward-looking statements & Wits 2.(no)
This week’s Northern Miner podcast sets the stage for our month-long focus on forecasts heading into 2018 (5:00). Matt tackles Scotiabank’s “Top Themes for 2018” (8:02), courtesy of portfolio strategist…
Garibaldi’s Golden Triangle discovery disappoints
VANCOUVER — Shares of Garibaldi Resources (TSXV: GGI; US-OTC: GGIFF) have tumbled 45% to $2.55 at the time of writing on assay results from the first four drill holes at…
Peregrine tests underground potential of CH-6
Peregrine Diamonds (TSX: PGD) completed an $8.5-million summer work program at its Chidliak project, 120 km northeast of Iqaluit, this year focused on expanding resources at the CH-6 kimberlite. The…
North Arrow advances Naujaat
North Arrow Minerals (TSXV: NAR) completed a $3.2-million exploration program this summer at its Naujaat project, in Nunavut, focused on advancing it towards a preliminary economic assessment. The work at…
Gahcho Kué makes the grade
After reaching commercial production on March 1, De Beers’ and Mountain Province Diamonds’ (TSX: MPVD; NASDAQ: MPVD) Gahcho Kué mine pushed into high gear with full production in mid-year. On…
Dominion Diamond’s new chapter
One of the biggest deals to hit the diamond world recently is the sale and privatization of Dominion Diamond (TSX: DDC; NYSE: DDC), Canada’s premier diamond miner and the world’s…
Diamonds in Canada editorial: Dominion’s latest transformation
In recent decades, Dominion Diamond has been one of the more interesting companies to watch — not just in the diamond space but in mining, period. As Aber Diamond, it…
Editorial: Cameco suspends 40% of production in face of oversupply
Every mining subsector has its unofficial leader. It’s that company — usually with the largest market capitalization — that has arguably the best combination of top mineral deposits, superb operations,…