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New approach needed to boost Canadian output: Sprott CEO

Canada’s next prime minister had better be serious about expediting permitting reviews to speed up mine construction, according to the world’s biggest […]

Frederic Tomesco | April 28, 2025 | 5:15 am

Is private equity the solution to funding shortfalls?

Private equity’s interest in mining remains robust despite a short-term slump in deals, industry executives and financiers say. Metals and mining transactions […]

Frederic Tomesco | February 28, 2025 | 11:59 am

Discovery Silver to buy Newmont’s Porcupine mine for US$425M

Newmont (NYSE: NEM, TSX: NGT) agreed to sell its Porcupine property in Ontario to Discovery Silver (TSX: DSV) for up to US$425 […]

Frederic Tomesco | January 27, 2025 | 11:18 am

Serial wealth creator Lassonde still having fun

Franco-Nevada (TSX, NYSE: FNV) co-founder Pierre Lassonde hasn’t let retirement from the C-suite dim his love for the yellow metal. Think $4,000 gold is high? Lassonde, the former Newmont (NYSE: NEM, TSX: NGT) president, has […]

Frederic Tomesco | December 25, 2025 | 11:00 am