Mining

Trilogy Metals JV Begins Federal Permitting for High-Grade Copper Project in Alaska
Trilogy Metals' joint venture has submitted a federal permit application for the Arctic Project, one of the world's highest-grade undeveloped copper deposits, aiming to boost domestic supply amid rising demand.

CMX Gold & Silver Corp. Positions 2026 as Pivotal Year for Clayton Silver Mine
CMX Gold & Silver Corp., advancing the historic Clayton Silver Mine in Idaho, sees 2026 as transformative due to favorable geology and rising precious metals demand.

Nevada Organic Phosphate Advances Murdock Mountain Drill Program Amid Global Fertilizer Supply Pressures
Nevada Organic Phosphate Inc. has initiated its 2026 exploration program at the Murdock Mountain Phosphate Project, aiming to expand a large-scale organic phosphate target zone as global fertilizer supply tightens due to geopolitical instability.

ESGold Corp. Bullish on 2026 Gold Prices as Analysts Forecast $6,000 per Ounce
ESGold Corp. eyes rising gold prices projected to hit $6,000 per ounce in 2026, driven by geopolitical issues and economic uncertainty, and plans to accelerate development of its Montauban project.

Trilogy Metals CEO Highlights 2026 Execution Plans for Ambler District's High-Grade Copper Assets
Trilogy Metals CEO Tony Giardini outlines near-term catalysts for the company's Arctic and Bornite projects in Alaska's Ambler Mining District, emphasizing the rare combination of grade and scale as global demand for critical minerals tightens.

Lahontan Gold Accelerates Warrant Expiry After Price Threshold Met
Lahontan Gold Corp. is accelerating the expiry of outstanding warrants issued in 2023 after its stock price met a required trading threshold, prompting a May 18, 2026 deadline for holders to exercise or lose them.

Fairchild Gold Cleared to Seek Shareholder Approval for Golden Arrow Property Acquisition
Fairchild Gold has received clearance to seek shareholder approval for its acquisition of the Golden Arrow Property, a move that strengthens its Nevada portfolio with significant gold-silver resources.

Nevada Organic Phosphate Mobilizes Drill for 2026 Exploration at Murdock Mountain Project
Nevada Organic Phosphate Inc. has completed drill mobilization for its 2026 program at the Murdock Mountain Project in Nevada, appointing Stantec Consulting for environmental permitting, signaling progress toward developing one of North America's few large-scale organic sedimentary phosphate deposits.

LaFleur Minerals Acquires McKenzie East Gold Project in Val-d'Or District, Bolstering Mill Feed Potential
LaFleur Minerals has acquired a 100% interest in the McKenzie East Gold Project adjacent to Fresnillo's McKenzie Break deposit, positioning the company to advance exploration and potentially supply its nearby Beacon Gold Mill.

Fitzroy Minerals Identifies Large Conductive Anomalies at Caballos Copper Project, Chile
Fitzroy Minerals reports that a MobileMT survey at its Caballos copper project in Chile has linked multiple large conductive anomalies to copper-molybdenum-gold drill intercepts, suggesting a porphyry-related hydrothermal system and potential for a district-scale mineralizing system.

Nicola Mining Begins 2026 Diamond Drilling at New Craigmont Copper Project, Targeting High-Grade Porphyry-Skarn Potential
Nicola Mining has launched its 2026 diamond drilling program at the New Craigmont Copper Project in British Columbia, targeting the Jotun anomaly to explore for a porphyry-skarn system, with implications for expanding copper resources near Canada's largest copper mine.

Nicola Mining Engages ICP Securities for Automated Market Making
Nicola Mining Inc. has retained ICP Securities to provide automated market making services using its ICP Premium algorithm, aiming to improve liquidity and stabilize share trading on the TSX Venture Exchange.

Canamera Energy Metals Files NI 43-101 Report, Recommends Drill Program at Schryburt Lake REE Project
Canamera Energy Metals Corp. has filed an independent NI 43-101 technical report for its Schryburt Lake rare earth and niobium project in Ontario, recommending a Phase 1 drill program that could advance the project toward development and strengthen Canada's critical minerals supply chain.

LaFleur Minerals Advances Toward Gold Production in Abitibi Belt
LaFleur Minerals Inc. is transitioning from exploration to production with its Swanson Gold Project and refurbished Beacon Gold Mill in Quebec's prolific Abitibi greenstone belt.

ESGold Corp. Launches District-Scale Survey to Unlock Full Potential of Montauban Gold-Silver Project
ESGold Corp. has expanded its ANT survey to 70 square kilometers at its Montauban project in Québec, aiming to define the full scale of a deep mineralized corridor and advance toward production.

Silver Imports into China Surge to Record Levels in March 2026, Rising 173% Above Decade Average
China's silver imports hit an all-time high in March 2026, jumping 173% above the ten-year average, driven by industrial demand and investment appetite, with implications for global silver markets and mining companies like New Pacific Metals Corp.

Blende Silver Engages Geoscience Firm to Unlock District-Scale Potential Following Promising 3D IP Survey
Blende Silver Corp. has hired Ronacher McKenzie Geoscience Inc. to interpret new 3D IP survey data that reveals larger-than-expected anomalies at its Yukon silver-zinc-lead project, potentially expanding the known mineralized system.

Upside Gold Corp. Signs LOI to Acquire Historic High-Grade Gold Claims Adjacent to Kena Property
Upside Gold Corp. has signed a letter of intent to acquire seven mineral claims covering 273 hectares adjacent to its Kena Gold-Copper Property in British Columbia, which include historic high-grade gold production and are expected to strengthen the land package's continuity.

Trailbreaker Resources Appoints Charlie Greig as Technical Advisor to Bolster Copper-Gold Exploration
Trailbreaker Resources Ltd. has appointed veteran geologist Charlie Greig as Technical Advisor, bringing expertise in BC copper-gold porphyry deposits to advance its Coho, Atsutla, and Liberty projects.

Powermax Minerals Strengthens Rare Earth Portfolio Across North America as Market Gains Strategic Importance
Powermax Minerals Inc. is advancing multiple rare earth element projects in Canada and the U.S., positioning itself in a market that has become a strategic focus for governments and investors.

MindBio Therapeutics Moves Toward Commercial Deployment of AI Voice Analysis for Impairment Detection in Mining Sector
MindBio Therapeutics appoints Chilean policy expert Felipe Leyton to lead commercialization of its voice-based AI platform for detecting drug and alcohol impairment, starting with South America's mining industry.

Gold Prices Fuel Exploration Budget Increases Amid Geopolitical Uncertainty
Rising gold prices are driving exploration budget increases as precious metals companies benefit from sustained safe-haven demand despite geopolitical volatility.

Andina Copper Reports Significant Copper-Molybdenum Mineralization Expansion at Colombian Project
Andina Copper Corporation's latest drill results from its Cobrasco Project in Colombia reveal substantial expansion of high-grade copper-molybdenum mineralization, confirming the system's continuity and open nature in all directions.

Powermax Minerals Reports Promising Rare Earth Element Findings in British Columbia
Powermax Minerals Inc. has identified significant rare earth element mineralization trends at its Cameron project in British Columbia, highlighting potential for North American critical mineral development amid growing global demand.

Powermax Minerals Aims to Counter China's Rare Earth Dominance Through North American Exploration
Powermax Minerals is developing rare earth element projects across North America to address supply chain vulnerabilities created by China's control over 60% of global mining and 90% of processing, as demand for these critical materials is projected to triple by 2035.

HMS Bergbau Reports Tripled EBITDA to €59.4 Million in 2025 Amid Strategic Shift to IFRS
HMS Bergbau AG's transition to IFRS accounting standards and strategic expansion into mining operations significantly boosted its 2025 earnings and equity, positioning the company for greater international competitiveness and resilience.

Element 29 Resources Secures C$35.5 Million to Advance Copper Exploration in Perú
Element 29 Resources Inc. has closed a C$35.5 million private placement to fund exploration activities in Perú, including drilling at its Elida copper-molybdenum-silver project, highlighting continued investor confidence in copper projects in low-risk mining jurisdictions.

LaFleur Minerals Secures C$30 Million Financing and Offtake Agreement with Trafigura for Québec Gold Development
LaFleur Minerals has secured up to C$30 million in financing and a gold offtake agreement with Trafigura to advance its Swanson Gold Project and Beacon Gold Mill in Québec, positioning the company for production by 2026.

Trilogy Metals Advances Arctic Copper Project With Federal Permitting Application
Trilogy Metals' joint venture has initiated federal permitting for the high-grade Arctic copper project in Alaska, marking a significant step toward developing one of North America's richest copper districts.

Lode Gold Accelerates Fremont Gold Project Development with Aggressive Drilling Strategy
Lode Gold Resources is fast-tracking its Fremont Gold Project in California toward feasibility studies through substantial drilling programs, potentially unlocking significant unmined gold resources through a modern bulk underground mining approach.