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 By Shane Lasley    News
A headframe from historic exploration rises above a fall landscape at Bornite.

BLM drags feet on Ambler Road decision

Despite the growing calls by Alaska Native tribal and municipal leaders for an expedited review of the Ambler Access Project, the U.S. Bureau of Land Management announced that it will take six extra... — Updated 6/29/2023

 
 By Shane Lasley    News
Underground miners working at the face of the Enserch tunnel at Lucky Shot.

Contango ORE reports Lucky Shot resource

With financing in place to fund its 30% share of development expenses at Manh Choh and Kinross Gold Corp. on track to have that eastern Alaska mine pouring its first gold bar next year, Contango... — Updated 6/29/2023

 
 By Rose Ragsdale    News
A ship loaded with iron ore mined at Mary River in Nunavut leaves Milne Inlet.

Revised plan for mining Mary River iron

Six months after the Canadian government rejected a plan to double approved output from the Mary River iron mine on Nunavut's Baffin Island, the mine's operator, Baffinland Iron Mines Corp., is... — Updated 6/22/2023

 
 By Shane Lasley    News
Large pegmatite dwarfs drill rig testing the lithium-enriched dyke at depth.

Li-FT launches drilling at Yellowknife

With its treasury full and a definitive exploration agreement with the Yellowknives Dene First Nation, Li-FT Power Ltd. has launched a 45,000-meter drill program aimed at unlocking the obvious but... — Updated 6/15/2023

 
 By Shane Lasley    News
Paved highway cuts across sea of yellow foliage on a fall day in Alaska.

WOTUS ruling hailed as a win for Alaska

Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy and trade groups representing a broad spectrum of businesses across the state hailed the unanimous Supreme Court decision against the Biden administration's broad... — Updated 6/15/2023

 
 By Shane Lasley    News
A drill tests for gold on treeless ridge on Benchmark’s Lawyers project in BC.

BC explorers Benchmark, Thesis to merge

Combination will consolidate two high-grade gold-silver projects in BC's Toodoggone Mining District. In a move that will merge two large gold projects in Northern British Columbia's Toodoggone... — Updated 6/15/2023

 
 By Shane Lasley    News
Looking across a mining pit and tailings facility to the Minto camp and mill.

Minto Metals shutters Yukon copper mine

Yukon takes over, hires JDS Mining to maintain site; mine closure may sink Minto Metals and Pembridge. Inundated by the forces of nature and finance, Minto Metals Corp. is shuttering operations at... — Updated 6/1/2023

 
 By Shane Lasley    News
A smartphone displays Newmont’s logo in front of mining company’s webpage.

Newmont, Newcrest agree on merger deal

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

 
 By Shane Lasley    News
USGS geologist samples a mineralized outcrop on treeless slope in Alaska.

USGS funds new Earth MRI scans in Alaska

Home to deposits and prospects enriched with 49 out of the 50 minerals deemed critical to the United States, Alaska is the single best state in the nation to explore for the minerals and metals... — Updated 6/1/2023

 
 By Shane Lasley    News
Infographic of select mining regions that performed well on the Fraser Survey.

North of 60 Mining regions lose favor

Mining execs rank Alaska, Yukon, BC, NWT and Nunavut high on mineral potential; policy issues weigh on Fraser mining survey scores. With the exception of British Columbia, all the mining... — Updated 5/18/2023

 
 By Shane Lasley    News
A large clear gem-quality diamond recovered from Diavik Mine in Canada’s NWT.

Celebrating 20 years of Diavik diamonds

Rio Tinto reflects on extraordinary people, spirit and innovation behind Far North Canada diamond mine. Rio Tinto celebrates the extraordinary people, award-winning innovation, and pioneering... — Updated 5/18/2023

 
 By Shane Lasley    News
Alaska Native drillers test world-class Arctic deposit in the Ambler District.

Alaska Native leaders support Ambler Road

A growing and increasingly vocal group of Alaska Native leaders are joining the 49th State's delegation in Washington DC on pressing the Biden administration to carry out a timely review of the... — Updated 5/11/2023

 
 By Rose Ragsdale    News
Aerial view of the Osisko’s work camp at the historic Pine Point zinc mine.

Firm closes deal to develop Pine Point

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

 
 By Shane Lasley    News
A headframe from historic exploration rises above a fall landscape at Bornite.

Two Arctic boroughs support Ambler Road

North Slope and Northwest Arctic boroughs ink joint resolution in favor of Ambler access. The Northwest Arctic and North Slope boroughs have put their combined political weight behind an effort to... — Updated 5/1/2023

 
 By Shane Lasley    News
Newmont webpage in front of digital stock chart representing increased value.

Newmont sweetens Newcrest merger offer

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

 
 By Shane Lasley    News
Magnifying glass on the Teck Resources logo displayed on a computer screen.

Teck rejects Glencore merger bid, again

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

 
 By Shane Lasley    News
Lights illuminate a terminal for loading coal onto ships in British Columbia.

Glencore makes new Teck buyout bid

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

 
 By Shane Lasley    News
Stock market ticker board backdrops a smartphone with Glencore logo.

Glencore makes $22.5B offer for Teck

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

 
 By Shane Lasley    News
Smartphone displaying Glencore’s metals and minerals webpage.

Glencore takes offer to Teck shareholders

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

 
 By Shane Lasley    News
Magnifying glass on the Teck Resources logo displayed on a computer screen.

Teck cancels vote on proposed separation

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

 
 By Shane Lasley    News
A drill tests for silver at the Wolf deposit on the Kitsault Valley project.

Dolly Varden preps for 45,000m program

To follow up on the success of its 2022 exploration at Kitsault Valley, Dolly Varden Silver Corp. is mobilizing five rigs to complete up to 45,000 meters of resource expansion and exploration drilli... — Updated 4/26/2023

 
 By Rose Ragsdale    News
Looking north at a placer gold mine in the valley draining Mount Hinton, Yukon.

Project generator makes bold moves

Strategic Metals Ltd., surely the most active project generator in northern Canada, recently reported substantial mineral exploration and transaction activities in 2022 and early 2023. This... — Updated 4/13/2023

 
 By A.J. Roan    News
An ice sculpture built for the 2023 Arctic Encounter Symposium.

AES 2023: Nothing about us without us

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

 
 By Shane Lasley    News
Helicopter approaches a drill testing the mineral-rich Arctic deposit in Alaska.

AIDEA approves $45M Ambler Road plan

Board approves large budget for pre-development work on road to Alaska area rich in critical metals. Based on a directive made by Congress more than 40 years ago and its own mission to promote... — Updated 4/8/2023

 
 By Shane Lasley    News
Group photo in front of a partially assembled Westinghouse eVinci microreactor.

Dunleavy tours eVinci microreactor lab

Has firsthand look at development of potential low-cost power solution for rural Alaska areas. A vast landscape dotted with rural communities far from any centralized electrical grid and little to... — Updated 4/8/2023

 

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