September 1, 2023

Anglo American receives OK for El Soldado’s $40m project

The operational continuity plan for El Soldado copper mine will extend the productive life of the asset by ten years — from 2027 to 2037.

August 31, 2023

British Columbia First Nations call for moratorium on placer mining

Provincial regulations governing placer mining are outdated, says BC First Nations Energy and Mining Council.

August 31, 2023

BC Securities Commission to hear NorthWest Copper’s activist investor claims

BCSC has agreed to schedule a two-day hearing over allegations that an activist group did not make the required securities law disclosures.

August 31, 2023

Marathon Gold says addition of Berry pit would not require new impact assessment

According to Marathon, the addition of Berry deposit would significantly improve the Valentine project’s projected production profile.

August 31, 2023

NexGen raises $110 million for Rook I uranium project

Rook I, a proposed new uranium mine and mill development, is the largest development-stage uranium project in Canada.

August 31, 2023

Top investors seek damages from Glencore over prospectus claims

Almost 200 funds are seeking compensation for losses they allegedly suffered because of Glencore’s "untrue statements" and omissions.

August 31, 2023

Fortescue CFO leaves three days after CEO’s departure

Christine Morris was appointed CFO of Fortescue's metals division in June and assumed the role in early July.

August 30, 2023

Taseko’s Florence copper project inks preservation deal with US EPA

The agreement is now in effect and stipulates requirements for the treatment, handling and protection of cultural resources on the Florence project site.

August 30, 2023

Codelco woes mount with potential rating cut by Moody’s

Moody’s Investors Service potential downgrade adds to Codelco's worries, including rising debt, declining ore grades and inflation.

August 30, 2023

BHP mulls taking Escondida underground

BHP is studying ways to offset an expected drop in copper grades in Chile, including a new concentrator and taking Escondida underground.