Northwestern Ontario Seeks Second Highway that Could Unlock Mining Riches
Northwestern Ontario’s municipal association is urging the federal government to label Highways 11, 17 and the connecting corridor as strategic infrastructure. The request follows a 2016 Nipigon Bridge failure that exposed the region’s reliance on a single east‑west route for mining exports. Officials propose a secondary northern bypass to add redundancy and support the $60 billion Ring of Fire deposits. Federal recognition would unlock funding and improve supply‑chain resilience for the province’s $100 billion mining sector.
PDAC JV Video: Alkane Plans Merger Cash Flow for More M&A
Alkane Resources, fresh from its August merger with Mandalay Resources, now operates three mines – Tomingley in New South Wales, Costerfield in Victoria and Björkdal in Sweden – and plans to keep output steady while hunting another merger or acquisition...
Lion One Chooses Rapid-Deploy Evaporator to Address Excess Mill Water
Lion One Mining has selected a rapid‑deploy evaporator system to tackle the chronic excess water issue at its processing mill. The modular unit can be installed within weeks, allowing the operation to quickly reduce water discharge without lengthy shutdowns. Early...
Canada and Peru Formalize Critical Minerals Collaboration
Canada and Peru have signed a memorandum of understanding to deepen cooperation on critical minerals and sustainable mining. The agreement, signed in Lima, outlines joint investment in traceability, decarbonisation, regulatory reforms, environmental best practices, and workforce development. It builds on...
REalloys’ Breakthrough Could Eliminate Hydrofluoric Acid From Rare‑earth Metallization
REalloys announced a patent‑pending, hydrofluoric‑acid‑free fluorination process that converts rare‑earth oxides into metallization‑grade fluorides. Independent testing showed the product contains only 0.34 wt % oxygen, well under the <1 wt % specification. The HF‑free method removes the need for hazardous HF, cutting safety, regulatory...
Mining People: Supreme Critical Metals, Blossom Gold, Scottie Resources, Cordoba Minerals, Gunnison Copper, 55 North Mining, Chilean Cobalt
A wave of executive and board appointments swept through a dozen junior mining firms this week, including new CEOs at 55 North Mining, Scottie Resources, and interim leadership at Cordoba Minerals. Notable promotions include Wayne Parsons as CEO of 55 North Mining, Thomas Mumford taking the helm...
PDAC JV Video: Eldorado Nears Skouries Cash-Flow as Foran Buy Adds Growth
Eldorado Gold is on the cusp of cash‑flow generation as its $1 billion Skouries mine in Greece prepares for first concentrate production in early Q3 2026 and aims for commercial output by year‑end. The company is bolstering growth with a $2.2 billion...
Black Light Tech Reveals Mineral Potential in Montana
American Pacific Mining applied a “fugitive calcite” black‑light technique at its Madison copper‑gold project in Montana. Using ultraviolet scanning in newly exposed underground workings, geologists identified fluorescing calcite veins that contain trace manganese and lead. The fluorescence data, plotted on...
How Canadian Mining Can Be Great Again
Canada’s mining landscape is shifting as Manitoba approved an amended licence for a First Nation‑owned critical minerals project, signaling stronger provincial support for Indigenous participation. A new ICMM report highlighted that steel and aluminium production remain the sector’s biggest emission...
Maptek Fully Acquires PETRA to Enhance Mine-to-Mill AI Tech
Maptek has moved from a 25% stakeholder to full ownership of PETRA, completing a 100% acquisition that unites two mining‑technology specialists. PETRA’s orebody‑learning AI platform will now sit alongside Maptek’s Vestrex data‑automation suite, creating a seamless mine‑to‑mill decision‑support ecosystem. The...
Fireweed Assembles Expert Team for Tungsten Project Study
Fireweed Metals has hired a slate of top-tier engineering and technical consultants to produce an updated feasibility study for its Mactung tungsten project, targeting early 2027 completion. The study will integrate the 2025 field program, extensive historical data, and new...
Connected by Design: Managing the Digital Mine in Systems, Not Silos
Underground mines now rely on real‑time digital infrastructure for traffic control, autonomous equipment, ventilation and safety monitoring. When that digital foundation fails, production stops just as it would for a broken loader or pump. Yet many operators still treat these...
Beyond the Map: How AI-Driven Automation Is Refining Mine Site Intelligence
Propeller has acquired GIS specialist Spacesium to embed AI‑driven automation into its mining platform, turning 3D map data into instant operational insights. The new Haul Road Analysis tool automatically detects road centerlines and validates safety parameters such as berm height,...
Cameco Signs $2.6B Uranium Supply Deal with India
Cameco announced a $2.6 billion agreement to supply uranium to India’s nuclear program, marking one of the largest contracts in its history. The deal, reportedly spanning several years, will deliver up to 5,000 metric tonnes of uranium to support India’s ambitious...
JV Article: District Metals Advances Viken After Sweden OKs Uranium
District Metals is moving ahead with its Viken uranium project after Sweden repealed its uranium mining ban on Jan. 1, reopening the jurisdiction for the first time since 2018. The Viken alum shale deposit is touted as the world’s largest undeveloped...
SEEPEX Unveils SJA Pumps for Improved Rock Blasting and Mine Operations
SEEPEX introduced its BN series pumps featuring Smart Joint Access (SJA), a design tailored for rock blasting and other mining applications. The pumps provide a large inspection opening for rapid joint checks, a compact equal‑wall stator for high‑pressure operation, and...
JV Video: Arbitration Finance Moves Into the Mainstream, Says Burford Capital
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...
New Found Gold’s Hammerdown Project Shows $199M NPV in Positive Study
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 Approaches Final Approval for Port Saguenay Pellet Plant
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‑Loesche Launch VRM Dry Grinding Tech
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 Grants Exploration Permit for Howells Lake Antimony-Gold Project
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, Hudbay to Deliver Canada’s First SART Plant
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...
How Rokbak Haulers Maximize Uptime and Cut Lifecycle Costs
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...
Tahltan Deal May Set Precedent for Mining Permits: Indigenous Law Specialist
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...
U of M Project Aims to Inform Silica Sand Mining Plan
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 Unveils Track Finder for Mining Equipment Selection
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,...
