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Lift Pebble Mine ban or pay $700 billion
Alaska & Northern Dynasty sue federal government over EPA's Pebble decision; state places hefty price tag on taking if mining ban not overturned. Both the Alaska Department of Law and Northern D... — Updated 3/17/2024 Full story
Whitehorse hearing to ban all mining in city
City officials hold meeting to discuss potential amendment to City Plan, includes complete prohibition of mineral exploration and mine development within city limits. In the face of the ongoing... — Updated 3/15/2024 Full story
Mining scholarships honor former Teck CEO
Don Lindsay Teck Award in Mining Engineering contributes $2 million to foster the next generation of mining talent at UBC and Queen's University. In a fitting tribute to former president and CEO Don... — Updated 3/15/2024 Full story
Exyn mapping tech put to the test at Pogo
Recent study shows Exyn drones more safely collect higher quality survey data in half the time compared to traditional mine mapping methods. Exyn Technologies' drone-based mapping system is faster,... — Updated 3/14/2024
Junior seeks next Tombstone gold find
Stratabound changes name to Lode Gold Resources Ltd.; plans to spinout Canadian gold assets and reports 2024 exploration strategy. In recent market buzz about the emerging gold district in... — Updated 3/14/2024
Resolved to build Ambler Road safeguards
Ambler Access Project Subsistence Advisory Committee passes resolution for policies to protect fish and wildlife, and keep road private. Leveraging nearly four decades of success when it comes to... — Updated 3/7/2024 Full story
First Premier gold pour slated for April
Ascot raises $96.6 million to ramp Northern BC gold-silver mine to steady production; workers achieve impressive safety milestone. With the price of gold holding steady above $2,000 per ounce, Ascot... — Updated 3/6/2024
Yukon shows mining commitment at AME
Yukon Premier and Minister of Economic Development Ranj Pillai and top officials in the territory leveraged the Association for Mineral Exploration's annual Roundup conference in Vancouver, Canada,... — Updated 3/6/2024
Proven hunter scents possible gold giant
As Nunavut officials hail the Canadian government's recent decision to grant devolution to the country's newest territory, one junior explorer is planning to undertake a summer exploration program... — Updated 3/6/2024
Eureka now hosts 8 billion lb of nickel
Alaska Energy Metals' 2023 drilling results in a fivefold increase in nickel within new resource. Incorporating the results from its inaugural drill program at Nikolai, Alaska Energy Metals Corp.... — Updated 2/25/2024
Nisga'a Nation forms mine royalty company
Nations Royalty is positioned to be Canada's largest business majority owned by a First Nation, significant player in realm of mining royalties. Leveraging royalties it has received through... — Updated 2/22/2024
SMS to sell Komatsu UG mining equipment
Alberta-based firm is new Komatsu underground mining equipment dealer for Alaska and Canada. Mining companies in Alaska, British Columbia, and the Canadian territories will soon have another... — Updated 2/21/2024 Full story
Storm Copper resource tops expectations
American West Metals Ltd.'s 63-hole resource definition and exploration drill program at Storm Copper in 2023 has culminated in an inaugural resource estimate containing 452 million pounds of... — Updated 2/15/2024
Red Dog awarded the Zinc Mark stamp
The world's first zinc mine to meet the high ESG standards to be awarded this mark of sustainability. Teck Resources Ltd.'s Red Dog Operations in Northwest Alaska is the world's first zinc mine to... — Updated 2/13/2024 Full story
Diavik plane crash leaves NWT reeling
Routine flight turns tragedy as six reported dead after crash; authorities, Rio Tinto seek to determine cause. A routine trip on a small Jetstream aircraft on its way to Rio Tinto's Diavik diamond... — Updated 2/1/2024 Full story
TD Bank supports Tahltan mine training
Awards C$600,000 grant for TNDC's heavy equipment operator program that trains Tahltan residents for jobs in Northern BC. More Northern British Columbia residents will have the skills needed to... — Updated 1/26/2024
Upgrading KSM to substantially started
With $444 million invested over the past three years, Seabridge files an application to upgrade status of KSM, ensure the longevity of EAC. After investing nearly C$1 billion (US$740 million) into... — Updated 1/26/2024 Full story
Goliath makes Surebet gold discoveries
The more than 34,000 meters of drilling carried out last year at Golddigger significantly increased the size and grade of two already identified zones – Surebet and Bonanza Shear – and added... — Updated 1/25/2024
Goose gold mine costs now at $1 billion
Underestimated costs in feasibility, inflation push development costs higher; mine remains on pace to pour first gold during Q1 2025. With construction ahead of schedule, B2Gold Corp. says its Back... — Updated 1/25/2024 Full story
TNDC unveils virtual HEO training center
New heavy equipment operator training center equipped with cutting-edge simulators to train Tahltan residents for careers close to home. Northwest British Columbia residents now have a safe and... — Updated 1/25/2024 Full story
Hecla produces 14.3M oz silver in 2023
Steadfast output at Greens Creek helps keep silver output steady as other Hecla mines overcome hurdles. Despite setbacks at its Lucky Friday and Keno Hill mines, Hecla Mining Company produced 14.3... — Updated 1/20/2024
Junior plans to sell Cabin Lake project
Shifting its immediate focus to potentially more lucrative opportunities in the lithium mining sector, Rover Metals Corp. reported plans Dec. 11 to put its Cabin Lake gold project in Northwest... — Updated 1/17/2024
North of 60 Mining News 2023 Top 10
From breaking ground at Alaska's next gold mine to the advancement of North of 60 projects focused on delivering the metals needed for the transition of low-carbon energy, and an impressive safety... — Updated 1/17/2024 Full story
Chinese firm buys Canada's rare earths
Shenghe acquires ore stockpile that symbolized a shift away from China for REEs critical to North America's green energy and high-tech sectors. High-grade ore dug up from a small open pit at Vital... — Updated 12/31/2023
Seeking a miracle from American miners
Massive increase in mining needed to bridge abyss to US's clean energy ambitions; a bad reputation holds the sector back. RENO, Nev. – With policymakers, regulators, automakers, and the public at... — Updated 12/21/2023 Full story