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Mine operators face worsening wildfire seasons

With drought conditions persisting across parts of British Columbia and forecasters calling for a warmer-than-average summer amid a looming El Niño, mining companies […]

Andrew Seale | July 6, 2026 | 11:15 pm

Obituary: Industry remembers Chester Millar as community-focused mine developer

In a time when mining needs ever more innovative techniques…

Blair McBride | July 6, 2026 | 12:15 pm

Editorial: Develop it or cede it

There is a paradox at the heart of Canada’s relationship…

Colin McClelland | July 3, 2026 | 10:17 am

Interactive infographic: Far North projects

Canada’s vast northern region hosts numerous large and high-grade mineral…

Blair McBride | July 3, 2026 | 9:56 am

China question clouds Nunavut road-to-port plan

A Chinese state-backed miner owns the remote Izok Corridor in…

Blair McBride and Henry Lazenby | July 1, 2026 | 9:32 am

JV article: Skilled workers, tech fuel tomorrow’s mines, energy projects

Canada’s mining, metals, oil and gas industries remain pillars of the national economy, but the workforce behind them is aging fast. Years […]

Northern Miner Staff | October 6, 2025 | 11:59 am

Spotlight: Gold and critical minerals in northern Quebec – Part 2

Building on the ambitious mining and infrastructure development strategy set out in Quebec’s Plan Nord policy, Quebec envisions a full-cycle domestic value […]

Northern Miner Staff | October 6, 2025 | 11:29 am

Fairchild expands Nevada portfolio with Golden Arrow acquisition

Fairchild Gold (TSXV: FAIR) announced on September 26, 2025, that it has signed a memorandum of understanding with Emergent Metals (TSXV: EMR), […]

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | September 29, 2025 | 4:13 pm

Canadian Mining Hall of Fame announces 2026 inductees

The Canadian Mining Hall of Fame is excited to welcome four new members who will be celebrated at the annual gala dinner […]

Northern Miner Staff | September 29, 2025 | 1:47 pm

JV video: Seequents Evo: How Technology and Open Data are Reshaping Mineral Exploration

Mining companies today face a tough mix of rising costs, deeper exploration challenges, and soaring demand for critical minerals. Technology is becoming […]

Northern Miner Staff | September 25, 2025 | 11:23 am