Arbitration finance has shifted from a niche service to a mainstream strategic tool for mining companies facing investor‑state and commercial disputes. Multi‑million‑dollar claims and lengthy litigation have driven firms to seek third‑party funding to cover legal costs and manage balance‑sheet risk. Burford Capital’s Jeffery Commission explains that funders now assess disputes based on enforceability, jurisdiction and potential award size. The trend reflects tighter government oversight of critical minerals and heightened geopolitical tensions.
New Found Gold released a positive preliminary economic assessment for its Hammerdown gold project, reporting an after‑tax net present value of $199.2 million at a $3,475/oz gold price. The open‑pit mine is slated to reach commercial production in the second half...

Strategic Resources (TSXV: SR) announced that it has progressed to the final stage of amending its environmental permits for the Port Saguenay iron‑ore pellet plant. The company said regulators have raised technical questions, indicating the review is nearing completion. If...
Metso and Loesche have formed an exclusive partnership to launch Metso Loesche VRM dry grinding technology for minerals processing. The solution merges Metso’s end‑to‑end processing portfolio with Loesche’s vertical roller mill (VRM) design, aiming to replace HPGR, horizontal and stirred mills....

Ontario’s Ministry of Northern Development granted an exploration permit for the Howells Lake project, targeting a combined antimony‑gold deposit in the province’s mineral‑rich north. The permit follows a rigorous environmental review and grants the operator a five‑year window to delineate...
BQE Water has signed a contract with Hudbay Minerals to advance the engineering design of Canada’s first SART (Sodium Arsenite Removal and Treatment) plant, slated for integration into Hudbay’s Snow Lake mill in Manitoba. The agreement moves the project into...
Rokbak concentrates exclusively on articulated haulers, positioning itself as a niche expert for mining and quarry operations. Its RA30 and RA40 models achieve high physical availability by integrating robust structures, proven components, and low warranty claim rates. The company extends...

A landmark agreement between the Tahltan Nation and a major mining company has been finalized, embedding a binding consent clause for future mining permits. The deal, valued at roughly $150 million, promises new jobs and revenue for the Tahltan community while...
The University of Manitoba has partnered with silica‑sand producer Sio Silica to pilot a quantum gravimetry network that monitors groundwater changes in real time. The initiative follows the company’s revised mining proposal in the Rural Municipality of Springfield after the...
OTR Engineered Solutions has launched an upgraded Track Finder, an online tool that helps mining and off‑road equipment operators select and purchase tracks. The new interface expands the product catalog to roughly 1,200 fitments and adds smartphone‑optimized browsing, real‑time inventory,...