September 18, 2023 B2Gold says Goose project to pour first gold in early 2025 The fast-tracked underground mining plan will increase average gold production in the first five years of operation to over 300,000 oz. per year.
September 18, 2023 Indian, Canadian officials discuss critical mineral mining cooperation Talks were held amid tense diplomatic relations between the two countries.
September 18, 2023 Canada risks more than $37 billion in clean tech as incentives in limbo More than a year after Canada first announced incentives to jumpstart clean technology projects there is still no money flowing.
September 18, 2023 B2Gold grabs AngloGold’s stake in Colombian project The $60 million deal comes after the two partners tried, and failed, to find a third party to take over Gramalote earlier this year.
September 17, 2023 IRA, EGD and now the EU move on China EVs – governments are showering mining with money When the EU closes its EV market to China, it would open up a direct route and likely premium pricing for lithium, nickel, cobalt miners now supplying China.
September 15, 2023 Former Yamana Gold head Peter Marrone turns his eye to Africa Marrone is back at the helm of a Canadian precious-metals producer after putting $30 million of his own money into Africa-focused Allied Gold Corp.
September 15, 2023 Agnico Eagle marks 90th anniversary of Macassa mine, makes $2.2m cancer donation In addition to celebrating the #4 Shaft project, Agnico announced a 10-year commitment to the Canadian Cancer Society.
September 15, 2023 E3 Lithium reports recoveries over 90% in test results at DLE pilot plant Results include an initial lithium recovery of at least 94%.
September 15, 2023 Manitoba declares itself Canada’s ‘critical metals Costco’ Manitoba has experienced one of its busiest summers for mineral exploration in decades.
September 15, 2023 First Majestic gets into the minting business Its First Mint facility will allow the miner to sell a larger portion of its silver production directly to shareholders and customers.
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