Materials

Canterra Extends Lundberg with 86m at 0.91% CuEq at Buchans

Canterra Minerals extends Lundberg copper mineralization at Buchans, confirms geophysical survey targets, and begins its fully funded 2026 winter drill program.

When Permitting Slows Majors, Jurisdiction Starts to Matter

Barrick, Newmont, and Rio Tinto show how permitting uncertainty across jurisdictions can slow even the world’s biggest mining projects.

High-Grade Gold Reported Next to Producing Mine

New drill results at the Wilding Gold Project highlight high-grade continuity, expanding targets, and proximity to a producing mine in a top-tier jurisdiction.

Canterra Reports Additional Drill Results at Buchans Project in Newfoundland

Canterra Minerals reports 86 m of 0.91% CuEq at Lundberg, expands land, and starts a fully funded 15,000 metre drill program at its Newfoundland Buchans Project.

CME Group Plans First Rare Earth Futures Contract

CME Group is developing the first rare earth futures contract focused on NdPr, aiming to create a transparent global price benchmark.

Trump's $12B Project Vault to Secure U.S. Minerals Supply

Trump administration launches Project Vault, a $12B strategic stockpile to secure U.S. rare earths and critical minerals, shielding manufacturers.

What is the Reserve Replacement Ratio in Mining?

The Reserve Replacement Ratio in mining measures how effectively a company is replacing the ore reserves it extracts, indicating whether current production is sustainable over time.

What is Open-Pit Mining?

Open-pit mining, a predominant method for extracting valuable resources close to the Earth's surface, has transformed the global mining landscape.

What is Lithium Refining?

What happens between lithium extraction and battery production? Discover the complex process that turns raw lithium into high-purity compounds powering clean tech.