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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

Spotlight: Projects to watch in 2026 – Part 2

Continuing price volatility with rare earths and copper, high costs,…

Northern Miner Staff | December 4, 2025 | 1:02 pm

Spotlight: Projects to watch in 2026

Continuing price volatility in critical minerals and rare earths, executive…

Northern Miner Staff | December 3, 2025 | 11:40 am

Infographic: Production milestones to watch in 2026

As 2025 comes to a close, The Northern Miner looks ahead to…

Blair McBride | November 28, 2025 | 2:02 pm

BHP, CAT strengthen alliance to develop zero-emission mining trucks

BHP and Caterpillar announced that they are accelerating the development and deployment of zero-emissions mining trucks at BHP sites.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 1, 2021 | 6:06 am

Komatsu introduces new hard rock excavator to Vale in Sudbury

Komatsu and Vale (NYSE: VALE) are working together to advance the future of underground hard rock excavation by collaborating to optimize use […]

Marilyn Scales | August 31, 2021 | 9:35 am

First Cobalt to raise US$45M for Ontario refinery reopening

First Cobalt (TSXV: FCC) plans to raise US$45 million to advance the expansion and recommissioning of its cobalt refinery in northern Ontario. […]

Marilyn Scales | August 24, 2021 | 10:45 am

McEwen Copper closes $40M private placement

McEwen Copper, a subsidiary of McEwen Mining (TSX: MUX: NYSE: MUX), has closed the first tranche of the series B private placement […]

Marilyn Scales | August 23, 2021 | 10:48 am

Foran raises $100M for McIlvenna Bay copper project

Foran Mining (TSXV: FOM; OTC: FMCXF) has completed a $100-million private placement to support development and exploration at its McIlvenna Bay copper project […]

Marilyn Scales | August 9, 2021 | 11:25 am

UN asks Grupo Mexico to compensate victims of Buenaventura mine spill

The Mexican chapter of the High Commissioner’s Office for Human Rights of the United Nations demanded full compensation from Grupo Mexico to […]

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 8, 2021 | 10:12 am

Bacteria help extract rare earths from mine slag heaps

Researchers at the French Geological Survey are looking at ways to extract rare earth elements from mine slag heaps using bacteria found […]

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 4, 2021 | 6:06 am

High metal prices, covid-19 increase miners’ exposure to cyberattacks – report

As metal prices are hovering around all-time highs and mining companies are enjoying some of their best years with exceptional margins – […]

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 1, 2021 | 12:43 pm

Dore Copper says first Joe Mann resource contains 133K oz gold

Dore Copper Mining (TSXV: DCMC; OTC: DRCMF) has released an initial resource estimate for its Joe Mann property, where the company has […]

Marilyn Scales | July 28, 2021 | 11:10 am

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

Spotlight: Global precious metals exploration 1

Spotlight: Projects to watch in 2026 – Part 2

Spotlight: Projects to watch in 2026

Infographic: Production milestones to watch in 2026

BHP, CAT strengthen alliance to develop zero-emission mining trucks

Komatsu introduces new hard rock excavator to Vale in Sudbury

First Cobalt to raise US$45M for Ontario refinery reopening

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