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Canada's Critical Minerals: The Resource Superpower
Canada's critical minerals sector is highlighted as a global resource superpower, with the country ranking #1 in potash and #2 in uranium production. The sector has attracted $18.5 billion in allied investment across 34 critical minerals, positioning Canada as a key supplier for global supply chains.
Saskatchewan's Potash may be Canada's Trump Card
An opinion piece argues that Canada should leverage its dominant position in potash production (30% of global market) as a strategic response to potential U.S. tariffs. The article emphasizes that unlike oil and gas, the U.S. imports over 80% of its potash supply and has limited domestic alternatives, making it vulnerable to supply disruptions.
China Escalates Trade Tensions with Rare Mineral Export Ban
China has banned exports of gallium, germanium, antimony and other critical minerals to the United States, escalating trade tensions and creating supply chain disruption. This presents significant opportunities for Canada to develop its critical mineral resources and become an alternative supplier to global markets.
Opinion: Canada's Railway Strike Exposes the Perils of Privatized Infrastructure for West Coast Resources
An opinion piece examines how Canada's recent railway strike exposed critical vulnerabilities in the country's privatized rail infrastructure, which is essential for transporting West Coast resources including minerals, oil, and gas. The article argues that railways built with public investment but now privately controlled create single-point-of-failure risks for Canada's resource economy.
Canadian Company Lucara Diamond Unearths Second-Largest Diamond Ever Found in Botswana
Canadian company Lucara Diamond discovered a 2,492-carat rough diamond at its Karowe mine in Botswana, making it the second-largest diamond ever found globally. The discovery, enabled by Lucara's advanced X-ray recovery technology, could be worth upwards of $40 million and reinforces Botswana's position as a major diamond producer accounting for 20% of global production.
Q & A with Kendra Johnston: AME’s new President and CEO
Kendra Johnston, newly appointed President and CEO of AME (Association for Mineral Exploration), discusses the organization's 2020 initiatives including a public engagement campaign to promote mineral literacy and carbon footprint tracking. AME represents mineral exploration interests in B.C. and hosts the annual Roundup Conference in Vancouver each January.
Geoscience BC targets ‘hidden’ Central Interior copper-gold deposits
Geoscience BC launched the Central Interior Copper-Gold Research series to explore for hidden copper-gold deposits beneath glacial sediments across 50,700 square kilometres of BC's Central Interior. The project uses advanced till sampling and geophysical modeling to identify prospective areas between established mines like Mount Milligan and Gibraltar.
PDAC 2020 awards honour industry leaders
The Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada announced its 2020 award recipients across six categories, recognizing outstanding achievement in the Canadian and international mineral exploration and mining industry. Recipients include leading prospectors, geologists, Indigenous community leaders, and mining companies, with awards to be presented at the annual PDAC Convention in Toronto in March.
Demand for rare earth metals and minerals—increasingly rare on land—spurs deep-sea mining
A code of conduct for deep-sea mining in international waters has been officially launched in 2020, with 29 exploration contracts already approved covering 1.3 million square kilometers. The initiative targets critical minerals like nickel, copper, cobalt, and rare earth metals needed for electronics and clean energy technologies. The International Seabed Authority is developing regulations for commercial exploitation of three types of marine mineral deposits in the Pacific, Atlantic, and Indian Oceans.
Kendra Johnston named new president and CEO of Association for Mineral Exploration (AME)
The Association for Mineral Exploration (AME), a BC-based industry organization, has appointed Kendra Johnston as its new president and CEO. The announcement highlights Johnston's extensive knowledge and experience in the sector.
Royal Canadian Mint issues coin minted of pure Nunavut gold
The Royal Canadian Mint issued a commemorative gold coin for Nunavut's 20th anniversary, crafted from 99.99% pure gold sourced from Agnico Eagle's Meadowbank mine and TMAC Resources' Hope Bay mine. The 1/10 oz collector coin features Germaine Arnaktauyok's iconic drummer design and has a limited mintage of 1,500 pieces retailing for $359.95.
#ThisIsMining illustrates how mining affects everyone
The Ontario Mining Association is celebrating its 100th anniversary on February 18, 2020, launching a #ThisIsMining campaign to showcase mining's role in modern life and green economy transition. The organization emphasizes Ontario's position as having the world's lowest carbon emissions for mineral production due to its carbon-free electricity grid.
Ferrochrome refinery siting decision rekindles call for East-West access to the Ring of Fire
NorOnt Resources and Sault Ste. Marie have decided to locate a ferrochrome refinery to process minerals from Ontario's Ring of Fire, modeled on Finnish technology. This decision has renewed calls for an East-West road connection to optimize mineral transportation between the Ring of Fire and existing rail infrastructure.
Wesdome provides update on Eagle River Mine surface exploration drilling, confirms presence of gold
Wesdome announced positive surface exploration results from its Eagle River Mine, discovering two new mineralized zones called the Falcon Zones located 200m west of existing mining operations. The drilling returned high-grade gold intercepts including 3,389 g/t Au over 0.3m, indicating potential extensions of the current 300 and 7 zones being mined.
Nevada joint venture creates the world’s largest gold mining operation
Barrick Gold and Newmont Mining signed an implementation agreement to create a joint venture at the Nevada Complex, making it the world's largest single gold producer. The JV operations produced 4.1 million ounces in 2018, more than three times larger than the next biggest gold operation.
A miracle metal
Lomiko Metals is advancing its La Loutre graphite project in Quebec, which contains 18.4 million tonnes at 3.19% graphite in indicated resources and 16.7 million tonnes at 3.75% inferred. The company plans to complete a second resource drilling program and PEA by end of 2019, positioning for the growing battery-grade graphite market where prices have doubled in three years.
Two TVO original documentaries Northern Gold and The Shadow of Gold focus on impact of gold
TVO is premiering two original documentaries in March focusing on the impact of gold mining - 'Northern Gold' examining the history of Timmins and 'The Shadow of Gold' exploring global gold mining economics and environmental costs. The documentaries give voice to miners and communities affected by gold extraction in Ontario and worldwide.
Troilus launches 40,000 metre drill program
Troilus Gold Corp. has launched a 40,000-metre drill program at its Troilus Project near Chibougamau, Quebec, building on 2018 results that increased mineral resources by 90%. The two-phase program will focus on expanding open pit potential and confirming extensions of historic mineralization at the former producing gold-copper mine.
The Royal Canadian Mint celebrates 40 years of leadership and innovation
The Royal Canadian Mint celebrates 40 years of its Gold Maple Leaf bullion coin with a special anniversary edition limited to 15,000 coins worldwide. The coin maintains the signature 99.99% purity and features gold sourced exclusively from Canadian mines, highlighting four decades of innovation that established it as the world's favorite gold bullion coin with nearly 30 million ounces sold.
AME’s Mineral Exploration Roundup kicks off with opening remarks from Premier John Horgan
The Association for Mineral Exploration launched its 36th annual Mineral Exploration Roundup conference in Vancouver, featuring BC Premier John Horgan and focusing on the mining industry's role in a low-carbon economy. The conference brings together over 6,000 participants from around the world to discuss opportunities in BC's mining sector and examine critical minerals demand for clean energy transition.
Pure Gold Test Mining returns an estimated 56% more gold than predicted from resource model
Pure Gold Mining completed test mining at its Madsen Gold Project in Ontario, extracting 7,096 tonnes of mineralized material that returned an average grade of 10.2 g/t gold. The bulk sample program delivered 56% more gold than predicted from the resource model, with excellent ground conditions and strong visual mineralization validating the geological model for the ongoing feasibility study.
Azincourt Energy Lithium One exploration update
Azincourt Energy provided an exploration update on its Lithium One project in Manitoba's Winnipeg River Pegmatite Field, part of a joint venture with New Age Metals. The company reported previous assay results up to 4.33% Li2O from the Silverleaf Pegmatite and is currently mapping and sampling multiple pegmatite clusters including the Annie Pegmatite, with results pending from Actlabs.
Group Eleven announces major step in ‘Big Think’ exploration in the Irish zinc-lead district
Group Eleven Resources has commenced a major airborne geophysical survey covering 2,500 square kilometres of its exploration ground in Ireland's prospective Limerick and Silvermines Basins. The Tellus survey, conducted by Ireland's Geological Survey, will integrate into the company's 'Big Think' regional exploration program to advance high-quality drill targets ahead of an extensive 2019 drilling campaign.
Resource Capital Gold Corp. completes bulk sample at Dufferin Gold Mine, Nova Scotia
Resource Capital Gold completed a 14-month bulk sample program at its Dufferin Gold Mine in Nova Scotia, recovering 5,846 ounces of gold from 43,593 tonnes at an average grade of 4.17 g/t with 80.85% mill recovery. The program demonstrated improved mining methods that reduced dilution from 370% to 5% in test stopes, while geological sampling revealed higher gold grades on vein flanks.