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Ontario Puts Kinross Gold’s Great Bear Mine on Regulatory Fast Track, Canada
March 6, 2026
Ontario has placed Kinross Gold’s Great Bear Mine on a regulatory fast track, aiming to speed approvals for the proposed $3.7 billion (CAD$5 billion) project near Red Lake. Energy and Mines Minister Stephen Lecce announced the decision at NORCAT in
New Partnership Targets Critical Metals in Legacy Mine Material at Mount Oxide Mine, Australia
March 6, 2026
Regeneration Enterprises has entered into a letter of intent (LOI) with True North Copper (TNC) to collaborate on work under a grant of approximately $312,000 (AUD$440,000) delivered through the Queensland Government’s Collaborative Development Program (CDP) to assess legacy mine waste
FLSmidth Promotes Toni Laaksonen to CEO
March 6, 2026
FLSmidth has appointed Toni Laaksonen as chief executive officer, effective immediately. Laaksonen joined FLSmidth as Service Business Line President in June 2025 and succeeds Mikko Keto, who in November 2025 informed the board of directors of his decision to leave
Aeris Resources Secures Approval for Its Constellation Copper Mine in NSW, Australia
March 5, 2026
The first new critical minerals and high-tech metals project under the Minns Labor Government has been approved, further securing NSW as a leading destination for critical minerals investment and boosting the supply of copper to support the state’s renewable energy
Paramount Gold Receives Federal Approval for Grassy Mountain Gold Project, Oregon
March 4, 2026
Paramount Gold Nevada said the record of decision (ROD) for its Grassy Mountain Gold Project, located in Malheur County, Oregon has been signed. “The continued de-risking of Grassy Mountain reflects many years of thorough technical and environmental work, as well
B.C. Awards $1 Million to EMP Metals and Saltworks for Mining and Critical Minerals Testbed, Canada
March 4, 2026
EMP Metals and the company’s project Aurora partner, Saltworks Technologies, were awarded $1 million in funding through the Government of British Columbia’s Integrated Marketplace (IM) program, delivered by Innovate BC, as part of its recently announced mining and critical minerals
Metinvest Approves Energy Management Policy and Targets for United Mining
March 4, 2026
Metinvest Group’s United Mining and Processing Plant (United Coal) has approved a new version of its energy management policy and targets for 2026. The document aims to systematically improve energy efficiency and reduce energy consumption by the Northern, Central, and
New Study Underscores Coal’s Importance to Electric Affordability
March 4, 2026
A new study by Energy Ventures Analysis (EVA) estimates the costs of replacing coal plants with renewable power sources. America’s Power President and CEO Michelle Bloodworth released the following statement: “Americans are concerned about rising electricity prices, and this new
India and Canada Sign Landmark Nuclear Agreement
March 4, 2026
India and Canada on Monday sealed key pacts on supplies of uranium and critical minerals and vowed to soon conclude a comprehensive economic partnership agreement, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Canadian counterpart Mark Carney finalizing a new framework
Epiroc Launches Next-generation PCD Drill Bits
March 4, 2026
Epiroc has unveiled its next-generation PCD (polycrystalline diamond) drill bits. Designed to deliver exceptional wear resistance and longer service life, the new bits are optimized for high-precision drilling in abrasive ground conditions. The new Epiroc PCD drill bits are the
