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Treasure Hunt – Nova Scotia: Canada’s first mining frontier

For the latest clue, read the article below; voici la version française. And watch the video: English | French IMPORTANT: The Nova Scotia Regional Prize was […]

Northern Miner Staff | June 24, 2026 | 10:17 am

Treasure Hunt: Saskatchewan Potash – The buried treasure that fed the world

For the latest clue, read the article below; voici la…

Northern Miner Staff | May 28, 2026 | 6:43 am

Opinion: Gold’s red line offers a long-term entry

On Friday, Jan. 30, 2026, global precious metals markets experienced one of…

James Cooper | May 18, 2026 | 11:51 am

Interactive infographic: The global uranium cost spectrum

Cost is as important in the economics of mining uranium…

Blair McBride | May 1, 2026 | 4:27 pm

Treasure Hunt: Val-d’Or – Gold, Grit and the Road to the North

For the latest clue, read the article below; voici la…

Northern Miner Staff | April 30, 2026 | 8:01 am

Site visit: Fireweed closes in on Far North critical minerals boom

Remote eastern Yukon —The snow-peaked mountains and green valleys of eastern Yukon may seem like a place that would attract only wily old […]

Blair McBride | July 12, 2024 | 10:25 am

Critical Metals, Obeikan partner to build lithium hydroxide processing plant in Saudi Arabia

The deal creates Arabian New Energy company, which seeks the exclusive right to purchase spodumene mined at Wolfsberg in Austria.

Amanda Stutt of Mining.com | July 10, 2024 | 11:15 am

Dead Solaris deal has cash-strapped Canadian miners considering the door

Some of Canada’s leading mining law firms say their clients are considering leaving the country because the federal government’s clampdown on Chinese […]

Alisha Hiyate | July 2, 2024 | 3:08 pm

Get ready for more disputes about what’s ‘mine’ and theirs

Eleven years ago, The Northern Miner ran a story titled “How Mexico reclaimed its mantle as a top mining nation.” The piece […]

Alisha Hiyate | July 2, 2024 | 11:45 am

Biden administration blocks Ambler road in Alaska

The road would provide access to untouched deposits of copper, zinc, lead, silver, and gold in northwestern Alaska.

Bruno Venditti | June 28, 2024 | 7:56 am

JV Article: SRK Consulting promotes probabilistic methods for open pit slope assessments

Optimizing the assessment of risks associated with pit slope failures is of paramount importance for ensuring the safety of mine personnel and […]

NORTHERN MINER STAFF | June 17, 2024 | 9:55 am

JV Article: Midnight Sun Mining partners with KoBold Metals; First Quantum

In February, Midnight Sun Mining (TSXV: MMA) teamed up with KoBold Metals, a privately held U.S. AI-driven mining and exploration company backed […]

NORTHERN MINER STAFF | June 17, 2024 | 9:33 am

World Bank tribunal rules against Canadian miner in legal dispute with Colombia

The World Bank’s International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) ruled in favour of Colombia in a feud with Canada’s Montauk […]

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 9, 2024 | 11:20 am

Society Artisanal, Minespider partner to export conflict-free artisanal gold

Society Artisanal, a company that partners with artisanal mining cooperatives in the Democratic Republic of Congo to export conflict-free artisanal gold, has […]

Staff Writer | June 7, 2024 | 6:06 am

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Treasure Hunt – Nova Scotia: Canada’s first mining frontier

Treasure Hunt: Saskatchewan Potash – The buried treasure that fed the world

Opinion: Gold’s red line offers a long-term entry

Interactive infographic: The global uranium cost spectrum

Treasure Hunt: Val-d’Or – Gold, Grit and the Road to the North

Site visit: Fireweed closes in on Far North critical minerals boom

Critical Metals, Obeikan partner to build lithium hydroxide processing plant in Saudi Arabia

Dead Solaris deal has cash-strapped Canadian miners considering the door

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