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The growing trend of working abroad has reached the mining industry, and as a result, many Canadian mining companies have set up exploration sites worldwide. In this section of Mining and Energy, we will monitor hot commodities, profile co...
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A.I.S. Resources Provides Corporate Update
A.I.S. Resources has liquidated its remaining Buda Juice shares for US$2.25M, bringing total proceeds to US$2.75M with over 20% internal rate of return. The company will use funds to advance its Saint John exploration program in New Brunswick, starting with sampling, trenching, and a 2,000m maiden drill program at Little Lepreau. Previous surface sampling has returned high-grade results including gold up to 41.6 g/t and copper up to 10.55%.
Westwater Resources Files Key Environmental Permit for Coosa Graphite Project
Westwater Resources filed a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit application with Alabama's environmental regulator for its Coosa Graphite Project. The permit is required under the Clean Water Act and represents a key step in the environmental approval process for what the company calls the largest natural flake graphite deposit in the contiguous United States.
Astra Makes New Discovery, Hitting 6.3 Metres of 837 g/t Silver and 3.32 g/t Gold at La Manchuria Project, Argentina
Astra Exploration announced high-grade silver and gold intercepts from its Phase II drill program at La Manchuria in Argentina, with the best result hitting 6.3 metres of 837 g/t silver and 3.32 g/t gold. This represents a significant new discovery at the project, with assays still pending for 12 additional holes from the 25-hole program.
Peruvian Metals Announces the 10-Year Renewal of the Use of Surface Rights at the Aguila Norte Processing Plant
Peruvian Metals Corp secured a 10-year renewal of surface rights at its 80%-owned Aguila Norte processing plant in Northern Peru, extending operations through 2036. The company processed 36,616 tonnes at full capacity in 2025 and plans to expand from 100 to 350 tonnes per day to handle increased mineral supply from its 100%-owned Palta Dorada property. Recent metallurgical testing at Palta Dorada showed 89% gold recovery from material grading 8.3 g/t Au.
EMP METALS AND SALTWORKS’ PROJECT AURORA AWARDED $1 MILLION IN FUNDING FROM BRITISH COLUMBIA’S INTEGRATED MARKETPLACE
EMP Metals Corp. and partner Saltworks Technologies have been awarded $1 million in funding from British Columbia's Integrated Marketplace program to demonstrate next-generation lithium refining technology at EMP's Saskatchewan lithium well. The funding supports Project Aurora, which aims to validate advanced lithium processing technologies and move toward commercial deployment of a made-in-Canada solution for lithium brine processing.
Bold Ventures Signs Agreement to Acquire 6 Key Claims Contiguous to its Joutel Property, Quebec
Bold Ventures Inc. has signed an agreement to acquire 6 mining claims contiguous to its Joutel Property in Quebec for 750,000 shares. The acquired claims cover geophysical anomalies associated with historical drill intercepts including 1.27% nickel over 2.3 metres and 0.51 g/t gold over 3.05 metres. The acquisition will consolidate the property into a 58-claim, 3,217-hectare land package covering multiple metal targets.
From Exploration to Closure: The Role of Sentinel 2 Imagery in Modern Mine Lifecycle Management
The article discusses how Sentinel 2 satellite imagery is revolutionizing mining operations across the entire lifecycle, from exploration to closure. It highlights the technology's ability to detect mineral alteration, monitor environmental compliance, and combat illegal mining activities through automated change detection.
Bold Ventures Provides Update on Burchell Drilling Progress and Announces PDAC Participation at Booth #2610
Bold Ventures completed 4 diamond drill holes totaling 669 meters at its Burchell project near Thunder Bay, with 663 core samples submitted for assay and results pending. The company is participating in PDAC 2026 and provided updates on Ring of Fire regulatory developments including the Eagle's Nest mine clearing federal impact assessment.
EMPRESS REPORTS 2025 YEAR END FINANCIAL RESULTS
Empress Royalty Corp. reported record-breaking annual revenue of US$17.2M for 2025, doubling from the previous year, with strong cash flow and net income of US$7.4M. The precious metals royalty and streaming company provides guidance for 7,045-7,430 attributable gold equivalent ounces for fiscal 2026.
Smooth Rock Announces Closing Of Debt Settlement Transactions
Smooth Rock Ventures Corp. closed debt settlement transactions totaling $907,040, issuing 3.8 million common shares at $0.105 per share to settle $400,000 in debt and canceling the remaining $507,040. The company owns the Palmetto Gold Project in Nevada's Walker Lane mineral belt with an existing NI 43-101 resource estimate.
Sirios COMPLETES Acquisition of OVI Mining Corp.
Sirios Resources completed its acquisition of OVI Mining Corp through a court-approved plan of arrangement, making OVI a wholly-owned subsidiary. The transaction brings together complementary gold asset portfolios in the James Bay region and strengthens Sirios' position in the gold camp with new leadership under CEO Jean-Félix Lepage.
The M&E DISPATCH // 153
A mining and energy industry newsletter examines how AI-driven layoffs in other sectors are creating talent opportunities for resource industries facing severe worker shortages. Canada's mining sector needs 190,000+ workers by 2034, with a potential shortfall of 40,000 people, while AI spending in mining is projected to grow from $2.7 billion in 2024 to over $13 billion by 2029.
Minsud reports significant mineral resources growth at Chita Valley Deposits
Minsud Resources reported updated mineral resource estimates for its Chita Valley Project, showing significant growth in both Indicated and Inferred resources across two deposits located 2 km apart. The combined resources total 1,033 Kt copper equivalent in Indicated category and 3,333 kt in Inferred category, with copper, silver and gold as primary contributors.
Delta Identifies three Significant Gold Anomalies from the 2024-25 I-Zone Sector Till Survey and Reports Drill Results from the latest Regional Exploration Drill Program
Delta Resources reported significant results from its 2024-25 till survey at the I-Zone sector, identifying three gold anomalies including one with 629 normalized gold grains and an 86.8 ppb Au fine-fraction value. The company also reported drill results from its regional exploration program showing anomalous gold values up to 0.62 g/t Au, extending mineralization at the Wedge Zone and confirming the presence of a large hydrothermal system.
SOUTHSTONE REPORTS Q2 2026 DIAMOND SALES RESULTS: RECORD QUARTERLY GROSS SALES
Southstone Minerals reported record quarterly diamond sales of US$3.71 million from its Oena Diamond Mine in South Africa, representing a 95% increase from the previous quarter. The company recovered 22 'Specials' diamonds larger than 10.8 carats, including a 38.247-carat diamond that sold for US$616,197, the highest individual sale since acquiring Oena in 2014.
Gold Port Advances Access Strategy at Groete Gold Copper Project
Gold Port Corporation has pivoted from using contractors to purchasing heavy equipment and using existing staff to complete 13 kilometers of road access to their Groete Gold Copper project in Guyana. The company will use the acquired equipment for both road construction and the upcoming drill program to advance their 1.57 million gold equivalent ounce inferred resource.
BRUNSWICK EXPLORATION ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF VICE PRESIDENT – INTERNATIONAL PROJECTS
Brunswick Exploration appointed Charles Kodors as Vice President of International Projects, recognizing his role in building the company's international portfolio over three years. The company also granted 3.5 million stock options to staff and 186,566 DSUs to directors, with major work programs planned in Saudi Arabia and Greenland.
BRUNSWICK EXPLORATION FILES MAIDEN MINERAL RESOURCE ESTIMATE NI43-101 TECHNICAL REPORT FOR MIRAGE PROJECT
Brunswick Exploration filed its maiden mineral resource estimate for the Mirage Project in Quebec, establishing an inferred resource of 52.2Mt at 1.08% Li2O containing over 550,000 tonnes of lithia. This positions Mirage among the largest undeveloped hard rock lithium resources in the Americas, with significant potential for near-term growth through an additional exploration target of 40-50Mt.
Northern Shield Increases Land Position to 420 km2 Covering Multiple Porphyry Copper & Epithermal Gold Targets In Newfoundland
Northern Shield Resources has dramatically expanded its Newfoundland land package from 32 km2 to 420 km2 through staking, options and purchases, targeting multiple porphyry copper and epithermal gold prospects. The expansion centers around the Root & Cellar property on the Burin Peninsula, where recent work suggests a large polymetallic porphyry system. The acquisitions were completed through definitive agreements with arm's length parties on February 18, 2026.
Peruvian Metals Invites Shareholders and Investment Community to Visit Them at Booth 2624B at PDAC 2026 in Toronto, March 3-4
Peruvian Metals Corp announced it will exhibit at PDAC 2026 in Toronto at booth 2624B on March 3-4. The company operates mineral processing facilities in Peru and recently completed financing to advance development of its Palta Dorada gold-silver property. The company has environmental permits to expand its Aguila Norte processing plant beyond current 100 tonnes per day capacity.
Prismo Metals to Advance Hot Breccia Toward Drilling Through Strategic Transaction
Prismo Metals has signed an agreement to assign its Hot Breccia copper project in Arizona to Blade Resources Inc. in exchange for $185,000 cash and 6.76 million shares, giving Prismo a 24% stake in Blade. The transaction is designed to advance Hot Breccia toward drilling while allowing Prismo to focus on its other Arizona projects.
Manganese X Pre-Feasibility Update: Geotechnical Drilling and Optimized Metallurgical Processing Initiatives
Manganese X Energy Corp. has initiated a geotechnical drilling program consisting of three drill holes totaling 550 metres to support its ongoing Pre-Feasibility Study at the Battery Hill Project in New Brunswick. The program aims to optimize pit slope angles and enhance mine design confidence while the company continues metallurgical process optimization to position the project as a domestic supplier of battery-grade manganese.
NORTHISLE ANNOUNCES C$100 MILLION FINANCING
Northisle Copper and Gold announced a C$100 million public offering of common shares at $3.05 per share, led by Paradigm Capital. The financing includes an over-allotment option that could raise an additional $15 million.
Klondike Gold schließt nicht vermittelte Finanzierung in Höhe von 3.086.959 $ ab, um die Bohrprogramme 2026 zu erweitern
Klondike Gold Corp. completed a $3.09 million private placement financing to expand its 2026 drilling programs at the Klondike District Gold Project in Yukon. The company plans to more than double its seasonal drilling to 8,000 meters in 2026, targeting step-out expansions of known mineralized zones at Lone Star and Stander deposits. The financing will support a planned NI 43-101 resource update in early 2027 incorporating drilling results from 137 holes completed since the initial resource estimate.