MAC appeals for more investment ahead of federal budget
The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) has urged the government to invest more in critical minerals in this year’s budget to avoid “slipping behind” its competitors in the sector, while…
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Frontier Lithium boosts spodumene resources ahead of prefeasibility study
With the aim to supply raw materials for about half a million electric vehicles annually by 2025, Frontier Lithium (TSXV: FL; US-OTC: LITOF) has stepped up its pace by quadrupling indicated resources at its Spark deposit in northwestern Ontario. Spark now hosts 14.4 million tonnes grading 1.40%, up from the…
Monumental Minerals inks option for lithium project in Chile
Monumental Minerals (TSXV: MNRL) has signed a deal with Lithium Chile (TSXV: LITH; US-OTC: LTMCF) to have the option to acquire up to 75% of the Salar De Laguna Blanca…
Russia’s Ukraine invasion to fuel reorientation of commodity markets: BMO
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, already pushing up prices for an array of commodities rapidly higher since it began on Feb. 24 – including adding a record 250% to the price…
Women in mining still facing bullying, discrimination – report
Women working across the resource industry continue to face challenges around bullying, discrimination and inequitable treatment, a new report by the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM) shows. According…
Mkango produces rare earth metals from Songwe Hill project in Malawi
Mkango Resources (TSXV: MKA) says that it has produced neodymium and praseodymium enriched rare earth carbonate on a pilot basis from raw materials taken from its Songwe Hill Rare Earths…
Closure plan approval keeps Electra Battery Materials’ refinery on track for December commissioning
In another important milestone towards its goal of developing a sustainable battery supply chain in North America, Electra Battery Materials (TSXV: ELBM; US-OTC: ELBMF), the company formerly known as First Cobalt,…
Days after suspending operations, Kinross mulls a ‘full exit’ from Russia
Kinross Gold (TSX: K; NYSE: KGC) may permanently exit from Russia after operating in the country for about 25 years, a BMO metals and mining analyst said, as the nation…
Brazil’s Bolsonaro backs legalization of mining in Indigenous lands amidst Russia invasion
Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro has reiterated the need to allow mining in the nation’s Indigenous territories to strengthen food security, as he expects Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine to increase…
GMS: Invest in exploration and skilled labour to tackle critical metals supply chain, says World Bank mining expert
From heading towards a more “diversified and less concentrated” supply chain of critical metals to the need for skilled people in the global mining industry, World Bank mining specialist Martin…
Ukraine stays resilient, says Black Iron CEO as firm’s main shareholder increases stake
Canadian miner Black Iron’s (TSX: BKI; US-OTC: BKIRF) largest shareholder has increased its ownership in the company to 15%, at a time when the iron ore developer has been forced…
From adversaries to allies: ‘Weaving Two Worlds’ looks at how the resource sector can build trust with Indigenous communities
Resource companies understand that positive relationships with Indigenous communities are key to their success. They are also aware that Aboriginal communities have a greater say and more power than ever…