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Metal Energy Appoints Charlie Greig as CEO
March 20, 2026
Metal Energy has appointed geologist Charlie Greig as CEO in a management change that reflects a corporate strategy focused on creating value from BC’s Toodoggone Region. “I am excited to officially step into the role of CEO at Metal Energy,
Desert Minerals Awarded Permit to Advance Its Scotty Lithium Project, Nevada
March 19, 2026
Nevada’s lithium boom continued to ramp up this week, with one Nye County mine declaring that exploratory drilling would begin within the month. The announcement by Desert Minerals is yet another step toward the state’s mining future. It comes shortly
Burgundy Diamond Mines Secures $43.6 Million for Its Ekati Mine, Canada
March 19, 2026
Burgundy Diamond Mines said its wholly owned subsidiary, Arctic Canadian Diamond Company, has secured an expansion of up to $43.6 million (C$60 million) to the previous $83.7 million (C$115 million loan) loan facility the company received through Canada’s Large Enterprise
Myriad Uranium to Sell Red Basin Uranium Project for $2.5 Million, New Mexico
March 19, 2026
Myriad Uranium has executed an asset purchase agreement between Myriad, Myriad Red Basin, and Subatomic Red Basin where Myriad will sell the entirety of the claims it holds comprising its Red Basin Uranium Project in New Mexico to Subatomic for
West Virginia Coal Hall of Fame to Induct 28th Class of Honorees
March 19, 2026
The West Virginia Coal Hall of Fame, a joint initiative between the West Virginia Coal Mining Institute and the West Virginia Coal Association and housed at the WVU Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources in Morgantown, will induct its
Rio Tinto Secures $1.175 Billion Financing Package for Rincon Lithium Project, Argentina
March 19, 2026
Rio Tinto has secured a $1.175 billion financing package from four international lenders to support development of the Rincon Lithium Project in Argentina’s Salta Province. The package comprises loans from the International Finance Corporation (IFC), IDB Invest, Export Finance Australia
NSW Government Bans New Coal Mines, Existing Coal Licenses and Extensions Remain
March 19, 2026
The Minns government will no longer grant new licenses to explore for coal and open greenfield coal mines in NSW, making it the first state to explicitly ban new coal mines. The new policy announced on Thursday effectively killed nine
Ontario Issues First-Ever Recovery of Minerals Permit to STLLR Gold’s Hollinger Tailings Project
March 18, 2026
STLLR Gold said its Hollinger Tailings Project, located in the heart of Timmins, Ontario, is the first project to receive a permit under Ontario’s new provincial Recovery of Minerals regime, marking a major milestone in the company’s efforts to advance
Bunker Hill on Track for June 2026 Restart for Its Zinc-Silver-Lead Mine, Idaho
March 18, 2026
Bunker Hill Mining released an update on its progress toward the H1 2026 restart of the Bunker Hill Zinc-Silver-Lead Mine located in the prolific Silver Valley, Idaho. “As the first signs of spring are seen in the Silver Valley, the
Manitoba Government Invests $2.5 Million in First Nation-Owned Minago Mine, Canada
March 18, 2026
The Manitoba government is investing $2.5 million (CAD$3.4 million) to accelerate new mining projects and strengthen Manitoba’s role in Canada’s critical minerals supply chain. The Manitoba government is providing $1.46 million (CAD$2 million) to support the first phase of development
