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At PDAC 2024, industry leaders discussed the need to attract younger generations of investors to the mining sector. Highlighting the importance of digital platforms, understanding investor interests, and the necessity for educational reform, the panel offered insights into bridging the generational gap. With a focus on innovation, effective communication, and environmental concerns, the discussion provided a roadmap for engaging Millennials and Gen Z investors, emphasizing the sector’s foundational role in the global economy and its potential for growth. [more]

We have written an 18-page Industry Report on “Can British Columbia’s Copper Projects Meet North America’s Green Energy Dream – A Focus on the Copper Projects in the Quesnel Trough”. The report highlights the critical role of copper in advancing a de-carbonized economy and its pivotal role across various industries, including electronics, construction, and renewable energy. Highlighting the dynamics of global copper supply and demand, it explores the challenges and opportunities within the market, driven by technological advancements and the green energy transition. The report features a detailed analysis of British Columbia’s Quesnel Terrane, a major copper-producing region, and summaries of mining & exploration companies in that region. The report also offers a forward-looking perspective on copper’s contribution to the global economy and sustainable practices shaping its future. [more]

Discover the untapped potential of Canada’s North at the PDAC 2024 conference, where mining companies showcase their contributions to the global economy and green energy transition. This region, rich in critical minerals like cobalt, lithium, and gold, faces unique challenges, from environmental impacts to logistical hurdles. PDAC highlights the importance of sustainable development, Indigenous partnerships, and innovative solutions to these challenges. Join industry leaders, government officials, and Indigenous communities in discussions that shape the future of mining in the Arctic, ensuring responsible resource development and environmental stewardship. We highlight 11 companies currently operating or exploration in Canada’s North that you can meet this year at PDAC 2024. [more]

The PDAC 2024 Convention in Toronto showcases a lineup of keynote speakers, each offering unique insights into the mineral exploration and mining industries. Jakob Stausholm of Rio Tinto will discuss the pivotal role of metals in the renewable energy transition. Michael Stanley from The World Bank will explore the potential of the Global South in reshaping mineral supply chains. Denise Johnson of Caterpillar will address the transformative impact of technology on mining. Lastly, Wojtek Wodzicki from Lundin Group‘s Vicuña Exploration Team will share their ground-breaking discovery story. These sessions promise to enlighten and inspire, highlighting innovative approaches and challenges in the industry. [more]

In this short video, Chris Thompson of eResearch discusses the upcoming Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) Convention and provides insights into the convention’s scope, significance for investors, attendance fees, and the diverse benefits it offers. [more]

With higher commodity prices, mining deals and M&A remained strong this summer with some of the larger deals earmarked to get companies closer to production. [more]

Renforth continues to release drill results from its current 15,569m drill program aimed at growing its NI 43-101 project resource of 281,800 gold ounces at 1.77 g/t. The drill program is focused on infill drilling, extending the resource at depth, and twinning some previous drilling from 1986 to 1993 in order to incorporate those results into a new resource estimate, which will be completed upon receipt of all the assays, presently 16 holes remain outstanding. [more]

Equinox Gold and Premier Gold announced that Equinox Gold will acquire Premier Gold and concurrently, Premier Gold will spin-out its Nevada-based assets into a new company to be called i-80 Gold Corp. Transaction values assets at ~US$160 per reserve ounce and ~US$50 per resource ounce. [more]