Nova Scotia’s growth vs preservation dilemma
A move by Nova Scotia to lift its ban on uranium exploration and mining has reignited a critical debate. For over four decades, the province has prohibited uranium development due…
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Viken ranks No. 2 for uranium resource: District Metals
A new estimate for District Metals’ (TSXV: DMX) Viken project in central Sweden raises uranium resources so much it’s now the world’s second largest deposit of the nuclear metal, the…
Strong drill results bode well for AbraSilver’s mid-year Diablillos update
AbraSilver Resource (TSX: ABRA; OTCQX: ABBRF) released assays Tuesday from the Diablillos project in Salta, northwest Argentina, showing mineralization extends beyond the pit boundary. At the JAC Extension zone, hole…
Sierra Madre shifts to producer as mining restarts at Mexico’s Coloso mine
Sierra Madre Gold and Silver (TSXV: SM; US-OTC: SMDRF) started mining at its Coloso mine in central Mexico on Tuesday. This comes four months after it resumed commercial operations at…
Video: Mining sector raises $11M for glioblastoma research at Daffodil ball
The mining sector helped raise $10.85 million Saturday to launch a five-year pan-Canadian glioblastoma research program, lifting the Daffodil Ball’s 29-year total to $38.85 million. Adam Lundin spoke in honour…
Podcast: Anatomy of a site visit—Western editor Henry Lazenby visits the Lindero mine in Argentina
This week’s episode features Northern Miner Western Editor Henry Lazenby in conversation with host Adrian Pocobelli, sharing insights from his recent site visit to Fortuna Mining’s Lindero operation in Argentina….
Canadian election may herald more mining activity
As Canadians cast their ballots Monday, both leading candidates for prime minister are promising to bring a greater sense of urgency towards getting mines and other natural resource projects built….
Alkane to acquire Mandalay Resources in $358M deal
The merged company will operate under the Alkane Resources name and expects to produce 160,000 gold-equivalent ounces in 2025.
Barrick’s Mali contractors in layoffs amid name change
The miner plans to become Barrick Mining Corporation next week.
Uranium Spotlight: Eight companies on the radar
Rising electricity demand from new AI-driven technologies and government support for nuclear power as a base load energy source are ramping up interest in uranium. After years of underinvestment, exploration…
New Osisko study for Cariboo project lifts NPV, costs
An updated feasibility study for Osisko Development’s (TSXV, NYSE: ODV) Cariboo gold project in British Columbia increases net present value (NPV) by 88% even as estimated capital expenditures climb by…
Aclara opens heavy rare earths pilot plant in Brazil
Aclara Resources (TSX: ARA) announced on Monday the inauguration of its semi-industrial heavy rare earth pilot plant in Brazil, which it will use to test the production of dysprosium and…