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In its first full year as the operator of the world-class Ekati diamond mine, Burgundy Diamond Mines Ltd. marked several milestones, including consistent diamond recoveries and advancements in extending the mine's future, reinforcing its position as a prominent player in the Canadian diamond industry while laying the groundwork for continued growth and success. Over the past year, Burgundy worked to solidify its position as the new operator of the Ekati diamond mine by...
Pres. Trump vows to maximize Alaska's mining potential. As a state rich in gold, silver, copper, and 49 out of the 50 minerals deemed critical to the United States, Alaska is poised to benefit from rising precious metals prices and America's ambitions to become more self-reliant when it comes to producing the minerals and metals essential to the nation's economy and security. The importance of Alaska's rich natural resource endowment is recognized by incoming President Donald...
Invents and executes "hybrid royalty" business model. The July 8 pouring of the first bar of gold from the Manh Choh Mine in eastern Alaska elevated Contango ORE Inc. from an Alaska-based mineral exploration company that got its start when a Texas oil executive discovered hard rock mineralization at Mahn Choh in 2009 to the newest gold producer in the state. "From the first discovery hole to pouring the first bar of gold emblazed with the special Manh Choh branding, it has...
Momentum builds for silver company and its precious metals enriched Northern BC project. Since bringing Shawn Khunkhun onboard as CEO in 2020, Dolly Varden Silver Corp. has raised roughly C$124 million ($88 million), substantially expanded its land position and precious metals resources at the southern tip of British Columbia's Golden Triangle, and completed more than 135,000 meters of drilling across its Kitsault Valley silver-gold project. As a result, the company's market...
Mining has a key role to play in self-reliance and prosperity. The Canadian and Nunavut governments kicked off 2024 with a historic devolution agreement that will transfer the management of lands and resources in Canada's largest territory in the hands of Nunavummiut (people of Nunavut). "With the signing of this agreement, we can now bring decision-making about our land and waters home," Nunavut Premier P.J. Akeeagok said during the January signing of the devolution...
Provincial and federal governments invest in Northern British Columbia's mineral-rich region. Home to roughly 75% of Canada's total copper reserves, along with rich stores of gold, silver, nickel, and other metals critical to the transition to clean energy, British Columbia's Golden Triangle has become a hotbed for government, mining companies, and First Nations investments. In 2024 alone, the provincial and federal governments have committed to spending a combined C$265...
Studies high-grade mine; explores district-scale potential. Since optioning Storm Copper from Aston Bay Holdings Ltd. in 2021, American West Ltd. has been discovering, defining, and expanding upon high-grade copper deposits at this project near the coast of a Nunavut Island along Northwest Passage shipping lanes that could be developed into a low-cost, open-pit mining operation that directly ships ore to global markets. Without the cost or complexity of permitting and...
From critical mineral projects and renewable energy strides to the challenges of climate and infrastructure, 2024 was a year of transformation for NWT. Navigating both adversity and opportunity, 2024 marked a turning point for the Northwest Territories as it faced a balancing act – leveraging its rich mineral potential to drive economic growth while addressing the vulnerabilities of a warming climate and the logistical hurdles of developing remote, underfunded infrastructure....
Strategic reassessment of RC leads to record gold intercepts. Persistence and strategic exploration in Yukon's mineral-rich landscapes propelled Sitka Gold Corp. to new heights in 2024, as the company expanded its land holdings, uncovered high-grade mineralization, and identified promising new targets at its flagship RC Gold project, solidifying its position as one of the most ambitious players in the Tombstone Gold Belt. Holding an extensive portfolio of mineral properties...
Mining Explorers 2024 digs into northern critical minerals. Data Mine North is proud to present the 2024 edition of Mining Explorers, the 16th edition of this perennial magazine that delivers unprecedented insights into the mining and mineral exploration companies exploring the vast and largely untapped mineral potential across a northern expanse that extends from the gold-rich beaches on Alaska's west coast to the world-class iron ore deposits on Nunavut's Baffin Island. Whil...
Under a year of shifting landscapes and evolving priorities, 2024 saw notable strides across Yukon's mining sector. Paying homage to its pioneering roots, the territory navigated a transformative year marked by resilience, strategic advancements, and careful adaptation to environmental needs. Amid both challenges and successes, a singular direction has begun to emerge, underscored by a balanced approach toward economic growth, sustainable resource management, and strengthened...
Nearly two years of continuous drilling culminate in maiden resource estimate. Propelled by the momentum of an ambitious 2023 exploration campaign, 2024 has been a transformative year for Li-FT Power Ltd. as it transitioned the Yellowknife Lithium Project in Northwest Territories, Canada from early-stage exploration to a promising maiden resource estimate. Acquiring its flagship Yellowknife Lithium Project in January 2023, Li-FT promptly began exploration activities. Situated...
Toward its goal of unlocking the value of Estelle, Nova Minerals Ltd. is pulling together the final bits of information needed to complete a feasibility study for developing a mine at this gold and critical minerals project in Alaska’s West Susitna Mineral District. “Estelle is a major mineralized trend, hosting gold, antimony, silver, copper, and other critical elements and we are working to begin production as early as possible and operate for decades supplying the min...
Alaska and Canada's North poised to deliver in the 21st century. As the United States wrestles to loosen China's grip on the global supply of critical minerals, there is a growing realization that Alaska and Canada's North host rich deposits of the elements essential to the energy transition, national security, and the overall economy. Antimony and graphite in Alaska, platinum group metals (PGM) and tungsten in the Yukon, cobalt and lithium in Northwest Territories, nickel...
