Does mining need saving?
Some issues of The Northern Miner are more fun to put together than others. Our March 2024 edition, unfortunately, offers a sobering read. It’s filled with news of shuttered mines…
Copper
Solaris strikes deal with Ecuadorian Indigenous organization as others lodge complaint with BCSC
Vancouver-based Solaris Resources (TSX: SLS) announced a trilateral cooperation agreement with the Interprovincial Federation of Shuar Centers (FICSH) and Ecuador’s Alliance for Entrepreneurship and Innovation. FICSH is the highest authority…
JV Article: Kenorland has two greenfields discoveries under its belt
Since a group of four geologists in their thirties created Kenorland Minerals (TSXV: KLD; US-OTC: KLDCF) in 2016, the junior explorer has staked over 15,000 sq. km — roughly the…
UK-based Getech, East Star partner up to explore for Kazakhstan copper
U.K.-based geospatial technology firm Getech (LSE: GTC) has announced a joint venture East Star Resources (LSE: EST) to pursue copper exploration opportunities in Kazakhstan. As part of the new joint…
Abitibi Metals drills 3.5% copper in Quebec
Abitibi Metals (CSE: AMQ; OTC: AMQFF) says its first two drill holes at the B26 polymetallic deposit in northern Quebec bode well to earn most of the project from the…
Glencore opens new nickel-copper mine at Raglan
Glencore (LSE: GLEN) says its new Anuri underground mine at its Raglan nickel-copper operation in Nunavik, Que., will extend the nickel-copper operation’s mine life by at least 20 years. Raglan…
Sandfire America scores legal win for Montana copper project
Sandfire Resources America (TSXV: SFR) shares soared on Tuesday following a positive ruling by the Montana Supreme Court which reversed a district court decision and reinstated the permit for the company’s…
Legacy uses AI to discover platinum in Australia
Legacy Minerals (ASX: LGM) says it’s deployed artificial intelligence software to discover platinum group elements (PGE) and nickel-copper-iron sulphides on the Fontenoy project in New South Wales, Australia. Diamond drillhole…
BHP’s tech-inspired startup program closes in on first deals with tiny explorers
BHP (NYSE: BHP; LSE: BHP; ASX: BHP) is using its giant heft to jumpstart small exploration companies with new ideas on how to find energy transition minerals. The company’s BHP…
Feds must force pensions to fund Canadian mining, Lassonde, Giustra say
Ottawa has to pressure pension funds to invest billions in Canadian mining, a radical change from their almost non-existent stakes, if the industry is ever going to produce enough metals…
Zijin to expand Tibet copper mine expected to be world’s largest
China’s Zijin Mining Group announced on Friday that is going ahead with the second phase of a major expansion at its Julong copper project in Tibet, after receiving government approval. The…
Newmont to sell mines in Canada, Australia after Newcrest buy
Newmont (TSX: NGT; NYSE: NEM) says it plans to sell six inessential assets including mines in Quebec, Ontario, the Yukon and Western Australia to cut debt. The list contains the…