Discover by Category
The Dispatch.
124 stories
The M&E Dispatch // 087
The U.S. has imposed a 50% tariff on copper imports and 35% tariffs on Canadian goods including mining equipment, both effective August 1, creating significant disruption for mining supply chains. The newsletter covers multiple mining developments including drilling results from various companies and project advances across different commodities.
The M&E Dispatch // 086
Prime Minister Mark Carney's nation-building plan under Bill C-5 outlines five major infrastructure themes including a Western Arctic Corridor with oil pipelines, critical minerals pathways, next-stage nuclear development, and Atlantic energy partnerships. The plan emphasizes private-led projects with federal support for transportation corridors, processing facilities, and export infrastructure to diversify Canadian energy and mineral exports.
The M&E Dispatch // 085
This industry newsletter analyzes how new U.S. legislation could impact Canadian mining and energy companies through changes to lease sales, tax credits, and clean energy incentives. The newsletter also includes brief updates on multiple mining companies' recent operational results and strategic developments.
The M&E Dispatch // 084
This mining industry newsletter covers multiple corporate updates including several financing closures, with Bonterra Resources raising $10.5M and Thunder Gold closing a $1.6M placement. Notable exploration updates include Lomiko receiving permits for a 250-tonne graphite bulk sample program in Quebec and Bayhorse Silver reporting high-grade assays of 1,104 g/t silver.
The M&E Dispatch // 083
Canada passed the One Canadian Economy Act to fast-track infrastructure and energy projects deemed in national interest. The newsletter discusses missed opportunities like Syntroleum's coal-to-fuel technology and advocates for pairing major infrastructure development with innovative pilot projects. Multiple mining companies reported positive drilling results and strategic investments.
The M&E Dispatch // 082
This industry newsletter analyzes global geopolitical developments and their implications for Canadian resources, particularly energy, uranium, and critical minerals. The author connects Middle East tensions, Russia-Ukraine conflict, and Canada-EU defence cooperation to resource sector opportunities. Brief project updates are provided for several companies including Snowline Gold's drilling results and North Arrow's lithium acquisition.
The M&E Dispatch // 081
A mining industry newsletter discusses 140 layoffs in BC's Elk Valley coal region, framing them as an opportunity for industry recalibration rather than decline. The newsletter also summarizes multiple mining company updates including drilling results, production figures, and financing announcements across various commodities.
The M&E Dispatch // 080
This dispatch covers the escalating Iran-Israel conflict and its major impact on global energy markets, with oil prices spiking and Iran's exports plummeting from 1.7 million barrels per day to just 100,000 bpd. The conflict threatens the critical Strait of Hormuz shipping corridor that handles 20% of global oil and LNG exports. Several mining project updates are also included covering gold, lithium, nickel, and uranium developments.
The M&E Dispatch // 079
This mining industry newsletter covers multiple significant developments including Foran Mining's $200M project financing deal for McIlvenna Bay, Atlas Lithium's first shipment from Brazil, and several strong drilling results from gold and lithium companies. The dispatch emphasizes these as 'quiet wins' with big implications for Canadian share prices and exploration budgets.
The M&E Dispatch // 078
This M&E Dispatch newsletter discusses Canada's potential for Arctic port development inspired by Saudi Arabia's NEOM project, while highlighting multiple mining company updates including Northern Superior's 21.6m @ 4.82 g/t gold discovery at Philibert. The editorial argues Canada should develop floating infrastructure and Arctic access to capitalize on critical mineral demand.
The M&E Dispatch // 077
An industry newsletter discusses the potential impacts of U.S. political disputes on Canadian critical mineral demand, particularly if EV incentives are eliminated. The piece also announces an all-share merger between Canterra Minerals and High Tide Resources.
The M&E Dispatch // 076
This mining industry newsletter covers multiple corporate developments including Robex's A$120M ASX IPO for its Guinea gold project, Goldshore's $25M financing and NSR repurchase, and BHP's strategic airborne survey launch in Quebec. The newsletter format aggregates news from multiple companies across gold, copper, lithium and graphite sectors.
The M&E Dispatch // 075
This mining industry newsletter features multiple company updates including i-80 Gold closing an $11M private placement, Westwater Resources securing a patent for their graphite processing plant, and several other financing and development announcements. The newsletter emphasizes the importance of identifying opportunities ('greenlights') in the current rapidly evolving mining sector.
The M&E Dispatch // 074
Industry newsletter highlights Canada's mining sector activity during G7 Summit in Kananaskis, featuring multiple financing rounds, project acquisitions, and drilling programs. The publication argues that Canadian mining companies are already delivering on critical minerals objectives while world leaders debate policy frameworks.
The M&E Dispatch // 073
Industry newsletter discussing the shift from resource discovery to export readiness as Europe accelerates critical minerals procurement. Multiple companies highlighted for having both resources and delivery pathways, with significant financing announcements including NioCorp's $200M backing and Rock Tech's €150M support.
The M&E Dispatch // 072
Enbridge sold a 12.5% stake in its 2,900-kilometre Westcoast natural gas pipeline to the Stonlasec8 Indigenous Alliance representing 36 BC First Nations for $715 million, supported by a $400 million federal loan guarantee. This marks the first major transaction under Canada's Indigenous Loan Guarantee Program and establishes a new model for Indigenous equity participation in major infrastructure projects.
The M&E Dispatch // 071
This industry newsletter covers Canadian Tire's acquisition of Hudson's Bay Company brand assets and provides updates on multiple mining projects. The lead story speculates on Canadian Tire potentially becoming a national industrial outfitter for mining and energy sectors. Key mining updates include Patriot Battery Metals' significant lithium resource upgrades and Northern Superior's gold drilling results.
The M&E Dispatch // 070
This is a mining industry newsletter covering multiple corporate developments including Patriot Battery Metals' significant 30-306% lithium resource upgrade in Quebec, i-80 Gold's US$135M financing upsizing, and several other mining company transactions and discoveries. The newsletter also discusses broader economic uncertainty from trade policy flip-flopping affecting business planning.
The M&E Dispatch // 069
This industry newsletter provides website optimization advice for mining and energy companies, followed by brief updates from multiple companies including Osisko Metals' 323m copper intersection at Gaspé, PPX Mining's $802K financing, and various other exploration and corporate developments. The newsletter emphasizes digital marketing best practices specifically tailored for resource sector companies.
The M&E Dispatch // 068
A Canadian mining industry newsletter discusses the impact of U.S. tariffs on equipment costs, causing project delays and procurement challenges across the sector. The newsletter also covers multiple mining company updates including drill results from Magna Mining, Osisko Metals, and several corporate developments. The author emphasizes how tariff-related cost increases of 25% or more are forcing companies to shelve or scale back multi-year projects.
The M&E Dispatch // 067
A newsletter advocating for supporting local businesses during economic uncertainty by purchasing existing inventory to help them transition to Canadian-made products. The author emphasizes community engagement through local spending, sports season tickets, and small purchases to maintain economic vitality in local markets.
The M&E Dispatch // 066
This industry newsletter discusses Canada's strategic opportunities in global commodity markets following recent elections, highlighting the need for improved infrastructure and faster permitting. The newsletter includes several mining company updates, with Melkior Resources reporting exceptional high-grade gold intercepts at its Carscallen Project near Timmins.
The M&E Dispatch // 065
This newsletter edition provides a nostalgic tribute to Hudson's Bay Company while summarizing recent mining sector developments. Key updates include NioCorp's $20.8M financing, infrastructure progress at Tartisan's Kenbridge project, and several strategic investments and acquisitions across the sector.
The M&E Dispatch // 064
The M&E Dispatch newsletter features multiple Canadian mining developments including high-grade uranium results from CanAlaska's Pike Zone and significant drilling results from Goldshore's Moss Gold Project in Ontario. Several companies announced financings and strategic investments, with Centerra Gold taking a 9.9% stake in Thesis Gold highlighting continued interest in BC gold projects.