British Columbia puts restrictions on mineral claims, mining in two First Nations territories

Province protects Gitxaała and Ehattesaht Nations interests while it works to modernize BC’s Mineral Tenure Act.

Staff Writer | March 7, 2024 | 4:26 pm

Severstal plant in Russia’s Cherepovets hit by drone strike, says official

No injuries have occurred, and operations have remained uninterrupted.

Reuters | March 7, 2024 | 6:50 am

Fortuna Silver takes $90.6m charge on Mexican mine closure

It will cease activities at its San José mine in Mexico this year, six months earlier than planned, due to rising costs and depleted reserves.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 7, 2024 | 4:19 am

Deep-sea mining could cost $500 billion in value destruction, study says

The report "How to lose half a trillion" says that mining the seafloor could cost the industry $30 to $132 billion in value destruction.

MINING.com Editor | March 7, 2024 | 3:00 am

Canada plans scrutiny of Chinese offtake deals, minister says at PDAC

Government says it’s considering how to handle offtake agreements that function as loans or investments by China in Canadian mining companies as it continues to clamp down on critical mineral transactions.

Colin McClelland | March 6, 2024 | 3:04 pm

Diamonds can help speed up EVs’ charging time

A diamond nano-membrane is extremely effective at distributing heat and significantly reducing battery charging time.

Staff Writer | March 6, 2024 | 7:43 am

SolGold soars on $3.2bn investment, largest in Ecuador history

Committed funds add to a previous $311 million the company vowed to invest in its Cascabel copper-gold project.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 6, 2024 | 3:38 am

Adriatic Metals opens Bosnia silver mine

Vares silver project in central Bosnia is Europe’s first new mine in over a decade.

Staff Writer | March 5, 2024 | 5:28 am

Hochschild Mining to expand in Brazil with gold project option

Deal with Cerrado Gold grants Hochschild the option to acquire a 100% interest in the Monte Do Carmo gold project in central Brazil.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 5, 2024 | 3:44 am

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