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

On Friday, Jan. 30, 2026, global precious metals markets experienced one of their most dramatic sell-offs in decades. Gold prices went from setting all-time new highs earlier in […]

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

TNM reveals latest bonus prize Treasure Hunt clue

The Northern Miner is excited to share that the latest…

Northern Miner Staff | April 28, 2026 | 12:01 pm

Treasure Hunt: Bathurst – The camp that powered the modern world

After the launch of The Great Canadian Treasure Hunt, explorers…

Northern Miner Staff | March 26, 2026 | 9:26 am

Aluminum industry faces big decarbonization challenges – report

A new report by WoodMackenzie analyzes the challenges and opportunities that the future presents for aluminium, as the buildout of low-carbon energy […]

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 16, 2021 | 6:11 am

Sierra Metals granted key permit for Peruvian expansion

Sierra Metals (TSX: SMY)(NYSE:SMTS) said on Wednesday it had received a key permit that will allow it to boost by 20% to 3,600 tonnes […]

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 16, 2021 | 3:45 am

WATCH: Thousands rush to dig for diamonds in South Africa

The country’s Department of Mineral Resources and Energy has ordered people searching for diamonds near the town of Ladysmith to disperse as it began to investigate the validity of claims made on social media.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 15, 2021 | 8:03 am

Dodging high-risk areas does not guarantee clean metals supply chain – report

Following a presentation at the G7 Summit Fringe in Cornwall, Fieldfisher released a new guide titled “Supplying responsibly: Towards a clean metals […]

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 15, 2021 | 6:10 am