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

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 4/9/2024

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

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

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 the... — Updated 1/25/2024

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

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

Backed by DOD, BSNC, Graphite One completes drill program to support study of graphite supply chain critical to US Thanks in large part to substantial backing and support from the U.S. Department... — Updated 1/1/2024

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

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 la... — Updated 12/21/2023 Full story

Anticipating the economic jackpot expected to occur for the Yukon once Western Copper and Gold Corp.'s world-class Casino project kicks into full swing, the territorial government approved a C$21.4... — Updated 12/15/2023

After establishing its position as a leading zinc-lead-silver explorer in northern Canada, Fireweed Metals Corp. set out in late 2022 to broaden its focus in both geography and commodities. Partly... — Updated 12/9/2023

Maiden resource for Nikolai begins to show globally significant size of this nickel-cobalt-copper project. With a new 1.55-billion-pound nickel resource calculation at Nikolai, Alaska Energy Metals... — Updated 12/1/2023

In its few short years as an active explorer in the Yukon, Snowline Gold Corp. has progressed to monumental scales while understanding the importance of consciousness discovery and has thus been awa... — Updated 11/30/2023 Full story

World's top gold mining company adds two Golden Triangle mines to its two large gold-copper projects in Northern BC. In a historic deal that adds to Newmont Corp.'s position as the world's largest... — Updated 11/30/2023

Teck to receive a total of $8.2B for coal assets in Southern BC; cash infusion to bolster focus on clean energy metals. In a deal that finds a middle ground between the ambitions and future visions... — Updated 11/24/2023

Feasibility study details on open-pit mine slated to produce 2.8M oz of gold over first 12 years of mine. A definitive feasibility study for Eskay Creek details the economic and engineering... — Updated 11/24/2023

Vital Metals turns to Chinese firm to fund Nechalacho, home to first REE mine in Canada. Drifting further away from the original vision of establishing a rare earths supply chain in Canada that... — Updated 11/22/2023

Summer shipping and construction success keep the Goose Mine on track for first gold pour in Q1 2025. With a successful summer construction and shipping season, B2Gold Corp. says its Back River... — Updated 11/17/2023

After getting a conditional green light in 2022 from regulators to advance the proposed ABM Mine at its Kudz Ze Kayah property in Southeastern Yukon, BMC Minerals Ltd. has completed a favorable... — Updated 11/16/2023

Alaska Delegation says Ambler Road is guaranteed by Congress; Alaska Natives come out for, against road. Roughly a year and a half after suspending the previously issued federal permits to build a 2... — Updated 11/10/2023

Receives funding to train Tahltan heavy equipment operators; skills for enhanced opportunities. In an exciting move that will provide job opportunities for Tahltans and expand the mining workforce a... — Updated 11/10/2023

Despite shutdown of Lucky Friday in August, company remains on track to achieve silver production target. Even with an August fire shutting down operation at its Lucky Friday mine in Idaho for the... — Updated 10/20/2023

Over the course of two short years, Vital Metals Ltd. has fallen from a visionary mining company pioneering a first-ever rare earth supply chain in Canada to a delisted Australian firm struggling... — Updated 10/19/2023

Economists at the government of Nunavut are predicting major economic growth in Canada's northernmost territory next year, partly due to increased production and steady commodity prices in its... — Updated 10/19/2023

Tahltan Nation's business arm has partnered with Solvest to install solar systems at mining project in Tahltan Territory. With the goal of advancing clean energy in Northern British Columbia and... — Updated 10/17/2023 Full story