Editorial: Mining-powered rockets vs dockets
As we look in the waning days of summer to the United States’ Southwest in this edition, it strikes us that there’s been a staggering number of days that only…
Nickel
Video: Canada’s miners need to step up productivity, former Vale exec Naidoo says
Deshnee Naidoo, who until March led Vale’s energy transition metals business, says Canadian miners need to get more competitive and productive to unlock the country’s rich mineral reserves. “Canadian productivity…
Canada imposes tariffs on Chinese EVs, steel to boost mining sector
Canada on Monday introduced weighty tariffs on steel, aluminum and electric vehicle (EV) imports from China in a move the government said will protect the mining sector and domestic jobs…
Canadian rail lines restore service but supply snags need to be smoothed
Canada’s rail disruption has ended after Ottawa imposed binding arbitration but cargo piled in loading yards could take a few weeks to sort out, officials said. Workers at Canadian National…
People in Mining: Stephen Stewart’s tactical moves lift Ore Group on several fronts
A decade ago, Stephen Stewart launched Ore Group with a clear strategy: capitalize on distressed assets from the global financial crisis and develop them into high-potential projects. His approach has…
Chalice reduces board, costs amid nickel slump
Australia’s Chalice Mining (ASX: CHN) is the latest nickel player forced to cut costs amid a sharp decline in the metal’s price. Chalice announced a series of measures on Friday…
Feds end Canada’s rail strike
Ottawa has stepped in to end a rare strike halting both of Canada’s major railways less than a day after it began. Labour Minister Steve MacKinnon on Thursday afternoon ordered…
Video: ‘Grade smearing’ top junior sector misdeed, Brent Cook says
Retail investors can struggle to make sense of drill results, but some junior mining explorers make things worse with misleading reporting practices that inflate the value of their projects, industry…
Teck-Glencore JV aims to jumpstart stalled Minnesota project
NewRange Copper Nickel is embarking on a series of studies over the next year to assess whether new mining technology and sustainability developments can remove permitting barriers at its key…
US Strategic Metals lines up potential US$400M loan for Madison cobalt project
US Strategic Metals has lined up a potential loan package of up to US$400 million to redevelop the former Madison cobalt mine in Missouri. The Export-Import Bank of the United…
Qatar joins US in backing privately held critical minerals play TechMet
Since inception, TechMet has invested more than $450 million into projects across North and South America, Europe and Africa.
TSX, TSXV miners raise most cash in a decade
The amount of money raised for mining on Canada’s leading stock markets the TSX and its Venture Exchange jumped 62% in this year’s first half compared with 2023’s same period,…