Exploration & development

Vulcan Energy has announced it has been issued its first lithium production permit for its flagship Lionheart Project, which is now funded and in construction.

EnergyX is moving forward with plans for a US$5 billion investment in Chile’s lithium sector after CEO Teague Egan met with President-elect José Antonio Kast ahead of his inauguration.

American Pacific Mining Corp. has announced a compelling new geological observation from ongoing exploration work at its Madison Copper-Gold Project.

Vizsla Copper Corp. has reached agreeable terms with the Alaska Mental Health Trust Land Office to extend Upland Mining Lease 9100759 for an additional seven years, through 31 August 2033.

Lundin Gold and Fleet Space have designed a new high resolution active seismic survey across the Fruta del Norte Project to complement and refine existing geological and assay datasets.

The Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) is set to bring together the mineral exploration and mining community in Toronto for its 94th annual convention.

Critical One Energy Inc. has announced that the Ontario Ministry of Energy and Mines has issued an Exploration Permit for its Howells Lake Antimony-Gold Project.

Wheaton Precious Metals International has entered into a definitive precious metals purchase agreement with a subsidiary of BHP for its portion of the silver produced at the Antamina Mine.

Critical One Energy Inc., a leading Canadian mining exploration company focused on critical metals and minerals, has announced that it has received official approval from the Ontario Government for initial funding under the Ontario Junior Exploration Programme (OJEP)’s 2025-2026 intake.

American Pacific Mining Corp. have announced a new geological observation from ongoing work at its Madison Copper-Gold Project in Montana.

Vizsla Copper Corp. report that drilling is now underway at the Poplar Project, central British Columbia.

Goldsky Resources Corp has announced the commencement of the 2026 winter drilling season at its 100% owned Rajapalot property in Northern Finland.

American Pacific Mining Corp. has commented on the Trump Administration’s newly announced strategic critical minerals reserve, 'Project Vault,' and the potential implications for the company’s Madison Copper-Gold Project in Montana, USA.

Gécamines announces it is close to finalising a commercial partnership with Kipushi Corp. (KICO), which will give it access to nearly 50% of its zinc concentrate production.

Vizsla Copper Corp. has announced that it has received a formal Letter of Support from the Governor of Alaska recognising the strategic importance of the Palmer Project in Southeast Alaska and reaffirming the State’s commitment to responsible mineral development and domestic critical mineral supply.