Mining

• 9 miners abducted in Mexico have died, B.C.-based company confirms

  Vizsla Silver says it remains in 'close contact' with the family of one of the workers who remains missing and that they continue to support authorities in the investigation.

  Canada

  Apr 7
  
• B.C. mineral claims processing time still falling short, industry says

  B.C.'s Minister for Mining and Critical Minerals, Jagrup Brar, said the province is in the process of hiring 17 more staff to deal with exploration permits.

  Politics

  Apr 3
  
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• Sandvik breaks ground on $51M mining equipment manufacturing facility in Saskatoon

  Swedish mining equipment company Sandvik is breaking ground on a new $51-million facility in northern Saskatoon intended to support critical mineral customers across the province.

  Canada

  Feb 23
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• Indigenous communities back proposed northern Saskatchewan uranium mine

  Indigenous communities are supporting a proposed uranium mine as it seeks final approval from the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission.

  Canada

  Feb 9
• Researchers find gaps in environmental impact assessments of mining projects

  Researchers based their report on a review of nearly 50 years' worth of environmental assessments from 227 mining projects across Canada.

  Environment

  Nov 3, 2025
• Montreal satellites play role in climate fight

  Interest in a Montreal-based company's satellites to monitor methane emissions is reaching new heights, even as governments appear to be wavering on climate commitments.

  Environment

  Oct 18, 2025
• Trump approves Alaska mining road, stake in Canadian firm behind project

  U.S. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said approval of Ambler Road will unlock access to critical minerals 'that we need to win the AI arms race against China.'

  U.S. News

  Oct 6, 2025
• B.C. ministers sign off on expansion at Mount Polley mine

  The B.C. government has granted consent for a proposed expansion at the Mount Polley copper and gold mine that could extend its operations for another two years until 2033.

  Politics

  Aug 28, 2025
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• 2 First Nations form partnership to buy B.C. export terminal

  Two First Nations have joined with a transport company to purchase the Port of Stewart bulk terminal on the Portland Canal that separates British Columbia and Alaska.

  Economy

  Aug 25, 2025
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• A quick history of B.C.’s Red Chris mine

  The eyes of many are on a northern British Columbia gold and copper mine as rescue efforts are underway to free three contractors trapped underground.

  Economy

  Jul 24, 2025