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

After the launch of The Great Canadian Treasure Hunt, explorers from coast to coast have been digging into Canada’s mining past – […]

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

Spotlight: Global precious metals exploration 1

Record precious metal prices are driving global exploration for gold and silver. Here’s a list of…

Northern Miner Staff | March 9, 2026 | 9:30 am

Are oceans the next frontier for uranium?

The hunger for uranium won’t abate anytime soon as the…

David Silverberg | March 9, 2026 | 9:05 am

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…

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

Denison Mines added to S&P/TSX Composite Index, stock soars

S&P/TSX Composite is the most widely quoted benchmark for the Canadian equity market.

Jackson Chen | March 15, 2021 | 9:10 am

Mick Davis launches $300 million battery metals SPAC

Former Xstrata boss Mick Davis’ newly founded battery metals investment firm Vision Blue Resources (VBR) is stepping up efforts to reach the […]

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 15, 2021 | 8:23 am

How copper, silver can make swimming pools safer

US-based researchers found that copper-silver ionization could be a way to make chlorinated swimming pool water.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 15, 2021 | 6:11 am

Southern Copper to invest $8 billion in Peruvian projects – newspaper

Local media report that Southern Copper, a subsidiary of Grupo México, will keep pushing for the Tía María project.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 14, 2021 | 1:00 pm

Researchers find new way to locate untapped rare earths deposits worldwide

Fayalite holds the key to locating new REEs deposits.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 14, 2021 | 7:29 am

Nordgold implements new satellite technology at Lefa mine

The new system will help keep track of the condition of the mine’s tailings storage facilities.

Jackson Chen | March 12, 2021 | 9:09 am

Cumbria coal mine on hold after UK Gov’t calls for public inquiry

A public inquiry will be held into plans for the UK's first deep coal mine in 30 years after government U-turn.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 12, 2021 | 6:26 am

Europe lagging behind in battery metals production – report

According to Aperio Intelligence, Europe’s own supply is unlikely to meet the demand driven by the e-mobility sector by 2025.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 12, 2021 | 6:11 am

Nonferrous metals exploration budget down by 11% in 2020 – S&P report

The global budget for nonferrous metals exploration was $8.7 billion in 2020 down from the $9.8 billion registered in 2019.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 11, 2021 | 6:07 am

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

Spotlight: Global precious metals exploration 1

Are oceans the next frontier for uranium?

Interactive infographic: 25 years of global mining M&A

How Canada’s biggest iron project is almost unknown

Denison Mines added to S&P/TSX Composite Index, stock soars

Mick Davis launches $300 million battery metals SPAC

How copper, silver can make swimming pools safer

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