North of 60 Mining News - The mining newspaper for Alaska and Canada's North

Colorado School of Mines thesis confirms that the germanium values at Bornite deposit have long been underreported. In addition to hosting 6.3 billion pounds of copper and 88 million lb of cobalt cr... — Updated 9/14/2023

As the White House continues to dole out hundreds of billions of dollars to position America as the global leader in clean energy and digital technologies, Beijing initiates a strategy to put Americ... — Updated 9/14/2023 Full story

Osisko Metals Inc. Sept. 5 announced initial assays from its 2023 definition drilling at the Pine Point project in Northwest Territories, Canada, as part of the joint venture with Appian Capital,... — Updated 9/7/2023

From the Pentagon's multi-million-dollar investment in Graphite One Inc. to China's restrictions on the exports of gallium and germanium, Alaska's current critical minerals supply and future... — Updated 8/31/2023

Teck Resources Ltd. July 26 reported that power system issues at Red Dog impacted second-quarter production at this world-class zinc mine in Northwest Alaska. Over the three months ending June 30,... — Updated 8/10/2023

Alaska mining and Washington policy leaders gather to discuss forging a path forward to critical minerals in US's Arctic state. Building upon the discussions and strategic ideas set in motion during... — Updated 7/29/2023

First stand-alone zinc processing site in the world to meet high ESG criteria for Zinc Mark certification. Teck Resources Ltd.'s Trail Operations in British Columbia is the first stand-alone zinc... — Updated 7/20/2023

Merged company will hold several world-class gold, copper assets in Northern BC's Golden Triangle. In a deal that will bring together several world-class copper and gold projects in British Columbia... — Updated 6/1/2023

Cash from royalty sold to Sprott will help elevate BC copper-gold-silver mine project to "substantially started" status. Seabridge Gold Inc. May 11 announced that it has raised US$150 million... — Updated 5/18/2023

The North of 60 Mining area hosts billions of pounds of copper ready to be delivered to a world craving this metal in sky-high demand for wiring the electric vehicles and renewable energy... — Updated 5/11/2023 Full story

Osisko Metals Inc. has finalized a joint-venture agreement with one of the world's leading mining and metals investment advisors that could propel its Pine Point project in Northwest Territories... — Updated 5/11/2023

While the journey west during the frontier days often paints a picture of strife and hardship, not every tale was filled with sorrow and loss. Although covered wagons were definitely a thing, the... — Updated 5/4/2023 Full story

New $19.6 billion proposal deemed fair by Newcrest board; companies advance one step closer to merger. With a new US$19.6 billion (A$29.4 billion) offer, Newmont Corp. is one step closer to... — Updated 4/27/2023

After $8.2 billion cash offer for coal assets, Teck calls Glencore's merger bid a non-starter. Despite an $8.2 billion cash sweetener, Teck Resources Ltd.'s board of directors is holding steadfast... — Updated 4/27/2023

Offers $8.2 billion for BC coal assets ahead of a merger that provides Teck shareholders 24% stake in MetalCo. Teck Resources Ltd. continues to rebuff an increasingly aggressive buyout bid by... — Updated 4/27/2023

World's top miner proposes merger, demerger to form world's top metals and coal mining companies. Merger and acquisition activity continues in the North of 60 Mining News area with Glencore's... — Updated 4/27/2023

Glencore says it is willing to cut a deal directly with shareholders if a planned split of Teck's metal, coal assets is stopped. With Teck Resources Ltd.'s board of directors and management... — Updated 4/27/2023

Just hours before shareholder vote, Teck pulls its plan to split company; leaves door open for Glencore to pursue takeover. On the dawn of its annual shareholder meeting, Teck Resources Ltd.... — Updated 4/26/2023 Full story

Teck Resources Ltd. April 26 reported that severe snowstorms impacted first quarter zinc production and revenues from its Red Dog Mine in Northwest Alaska. During the first three months of this... — Updated 4/26/2023

ANCHORAGE, Alaska: Once again, Alaska was host to one of the greatest forums in the Arctic for shared and opposing views, bipartisan discussion, parallel experiences, and shared challenges for... — Updated 4/13/2023 Full story

From competing offers for an exploration company with large and intriguing mineral projects in the Yukon, to the world's largest gold miner making a US$17 billion bid to buyout an Australian mining... — Updated 3/23/2023

Copper Fox Metals Inc. March 2 outlined a C$17.2 million (US$12.5 million) program for its Schaft Creek copper-gold-molybdenum-silver project in Northern British Columbia that will include 9,000 met... — Updated 3/17/2023

Strong zinc price, production drive increased profit for Teck; NANA gets extra boost from royalty rise. Due to a combination of strong zinc prices and production, the Red Dog Mine in Northwest Alask... — Updated 3/3/2023

Proposed merger could have major implications for several mining projects in BC's Golden Triangle. Over the weekend, Newcrest Mining Ltd. and Newmont Corp. confirmed rumors of a proposed merger... — Updated 3/2/2023

Osisko Metals Inc. Feb. 22 announced a C$100 million (US$74 million) investment agreement with Appian Capital Advisory LLP, a London-based private equity group that specializes in acquiring and... — Updated 2/23/2023