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Canada’s competition regulator clears Newmont's acquisition of Newcrest

Interactive infographic: 25 years of global mining M&A

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Blair McBride | March 6, 2026 | 10:22 am

How Canada’s biggest iron project is almost unknown

In the remote wilderness of northern Quebec sits the largest iron ore project you’ve never heard of – MetalQuest Mining’s (TSX: MQM; US-OTC: MQMIF) Lac Otelnuk. Hosting 4.9 billion […]

Blair McBride | March 6, 2026 | 8:35 am

Infographic: Where is North America’s next rare earths mine?

Rare earths – essential components in electronics, defence applications and electric vehicle batteries – are hot geopolitical items as Western countries seek […]

Blair McBride | February 5, 2026 | 11:19 am

West speeds up pursuit of China in supply chain race

Lynas Rare Earths (ASX: LYC), Energy Fuels (TSX: EFR; NYSE: UUUU) and MP Materials (NYSE: MP) are among Western companies chipping away at China’s enormous lead in rare earths. Leading the charge […]

Blair McBride | February 3, 2026 | 10:00 am

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Spotlight: Global precious metals exploration 1

Record precious metal prices are driving global exploration for gold and silver. Here’s a list of four companies to keep an eye on. Another four companies under the global […]

Blair McBride | March 9, 2026 | 9:30 am