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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

UK defends approval of first deep coal mine in 30 years

Woodhouse Colliery would produce 3.1 million annual tonnes of metallurgical coal, and 400,000 tonnes of carbon emissions a year.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 3, 2021 | 6:59 am

Santacruz Silver reports record production at Mexican mines

The Canadian miner said consolidated annual production at its Zimapan mine and Rosario project in Mexico increased by 30% in 2020.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 3, 2021 | 6:14 am

De Beers’ diamond sales beat pre-covid levels

The miner's rough-diamond sales jumped 44% in the first cycle of 2021 from to the same period last year.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 3, 2021 | 3:48 am

Bacanora seeks $60m to pay for stage 1 of Sonora project

With a Measured plus Indicated Mineral Resource estimate of over 5 million tonnes, Sonora is regarded as one of the world’s larger known clay lithium deposits.

Bruno Venditti | February 2, 2021 | 11:34 am

Experts warn of brewing space mining war among US, China and Russia

China and Russia are joining forces to keep America's increasing attempts to dominate extra-terrestrial commerce at bay.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 2, 2021 | 7:05 am

Rio Tinto ready for winter drilling campaign at Janice Lake

Rio Tinto Exploration Canada mobilized two drills and will focus on the Rafuse target and the Jansem prospect.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 2, 2021 | 6:10 am

McEwen shares up on Black Fox update

Company has reported progress with the turnaround at its gold mine in Timmins, Canada.

Bruno Venditti | February 1, 2021 | 11:11 am

Scientists develop method to detect radioactive materials in gold, copper

Uranium and thorium are often found in the gold and copper that go into the electrical components of circuits and other electronic instruments.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 1, 2021 | 6:14 am

Ucore, Innovation Metals’ REE separation plant to be commissioned soon

The plant allows for the cost-effective bulk separation and purification of both heavy REEs and light REEs for the production of rare-earth oxides.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 1, 2021 | 6:09 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

UK defends approval of first deep coal mine in 30 years

Santacruz Silver reports record production at Mexican mines

De Beers’ diamond sales beat pre-covid levels

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