North American mining news

Rio Tinto has become the sole owner of the Diavik Diamond Mine in the Northwest Territories of Canada, continuing its role as a leader in the Canadian diamond industry.

West Mining has completed a Phase 1 exploration at its Kena gold-copper Property in southeastern British Columbia.

IG Lithium LLC has acquired the rights to the Panamint Playa Brine Lithium Project and is actively seeking a strategic partner to earn into a majority position in a joint venture.

Canterra Minerals Corporation has completed its acquisition of mineral rights to four resource staged projects in central Newfoundland.

First Cobalt Corp. has announced that it is expanding its strategic plan, as well as changing its name to Electra Battery Materials Corp.

Low-carbon nickel produced by Vale on Canada’s east coast is poised to power the next generation of battery electric vehicles across North America and Europe.

Aurion Resources Ltd has signed a formal definitive option agreement granting B2Gold Corp. the right to earn up to an undivided 75% interest in the Kuortis Property.

Critical Resources has agreements with Essential Metals Ltd and International Lithium Corp for the Mavis Lake lithium project located in Ontario, Canada.

MINExpo INTERNATIONAL® returned to Las Vegas in September and showcased the mining industry’s best. Mining professionals had the opportunity to get up close to cutting edge equipment, technologies and global solutions, and to talk to industry experts.

Vital Metals Ltd has signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Ucore Rare Metals Inc. for a supply of rare earth carbonate.