Published 2026-08-20 · MiningReports.ca source-linked briefing

This daily briefing is designed for mining executives, investors, prospectors and technical readers who want the important signals without losing the source trail. It summarizes headlines briefly and links directly to original reporting or source pages.

Electra says engineering for cobalt refinery is ‘substantially complete’

Canadian Mining Journal · Canada

Electra Battery Materials (TSXV: ELBM) released a construction update on its Ontario battery materials refinery project, in Temiskaming Shores, Ont. The company […] The post Electra says engineering for cobalt refinery is ‘substantially complete’ appeared…

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Ottawa scrutinizes China’s $175M Lithium Chile deal

Northern Miner · Canada

Canadian junior Lithium Chile (TSX-V: LITH) and China Union Holdings (SZSE: 000036) face a potential national security review of their $175-million (C$243-million) Argentum Lithium transaction after Canadian officials raised concerns... The post Ottawa…

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Friedland’s forgotten metal wins $400M U.S. backing

Canadian Mining Journal · Canada

After more than two decades, billionaire Robert Friedland’s plans of developing a scandium mine in New South Wales (NSW) look to be […] The post Friedland’s forgotten metal wins $400M U.S. backing appeared first on Canadian Mining Journal .

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Multotec to showcase HFPs at Electra 2026

Canadian Mining Journal · Canada

In mineral processing, screening systems separate feed by particle size to help protect equipment and improve efficiency. Multotec, a Johannesburg-based company, says […] The post Multotec to showcase HFPs at Electra 2026 appeared first on Canadian Mining…

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Metso plans new service facility in Brazil

Canadian Mining Journal · Canada

Metso (HEL: METSO) announced on Wednesday it will build a new facility in Minas Gerais, Brazil, strengthening its South American portfolio. Located […] The post Metso plans new service facility in Brazil appeared first on Canadian Mining Journal .

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Gold Fields boosts stake in Suriname-focused Founders for $77M

Canadian Mining Journal · Canada

Gold Fields (NYSE, JSE: GFI), one of the world’s largest gold miners, is investing another $77 million (US$55.7 million) to raise its […] The post Gold Fields boosts stake in Suriname-focused Founders for $77M appeared first on Canadian Mining Journal .

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Omai values Guyana gold project at $4B

Canadian Mining Journal · Canada

A new economic study for Omai Gold Mines’ (TSXV: OMG; US-OTC: OMGGF) namesake project in Guyana positions it among the largest and […] The post Omai values Guyana gold project at $4B appeared first on Canadian Mining Journal .

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Sandvik wins intercontinental Byrnecut order

Canadian Mining Journal · Canada

Byrnecut, an underground mining contractor, has ordered a 20-unit-fleet of drills and loaders and five boring systems from Sandvik (STO: SAND) to […] The post Sandvik wins intercontinental Byrnecut order appeared first on Canadian Mining Journal .

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Caterpillar expands workforce initiative to Arkansas with US$3M allocation

Canadian Mining Journal · Canada

Caterpillar (NYSE: CAT) announced on Monday the launch of its workforce commitment in Arkansas — the next step in its five-year, $100 […] The post Caterpillar expands workforce initiative to Arkansas with US$3M allocation appeared first on Canadian Mining…

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Zentek lines-up US patent for EMI shielding technology

Canadian Mining Journal · Canada

Zentek (TSXV: ZEN) said on Monday it has filed a patent application with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for the […] The post Zentek lines-up US patent for EMI shielding technology appeared first on Canadian Mining Journal .

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K92 unveils leadership succession, appoints next CEO

Canadian Mining Journal · Canada

As part of its ongoing succession planning, K92 Mining (TSX: KNT) has announced its leadership transition. David Medilek, the company’s current president […] The post K92 unveils leadership succession, appoints next CEO appeared first on Canadian Mining…

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Ideon tapped for ‘pioneering’ muon research

Canadian Mining Journal · Canada

Ideon Technologies, a Vancouver-based muon tomography company, is joining an international research team to attempt the world’s first high resolution muon imaging […] The post Ideon tapped for ‘pioneering’ muon research appeared first on Canadian Mining…

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Phenom accelerates Dobbin acquisition

Canadian Mining Journal · Canada

Phenom Resources (TSXV: PHNM) says it will exercise its option to acquire 100% interest in the Dobbin gold project in central Nevada. […] The post Phenom accelerates Dobbin acquisition appeared first on Canadian Mining Journal .

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Onyx hits 13g gold at Munro-Croesus in Ontario

Northern Miner · Canada

Onyx Gold (TSXV: ONYX) reported one of its highest-grade intervals yet at the Munro-Croesus project in northern Ontario as the Canadian developer works to outline a broad gold system. The... The post Onyx hits 13g gold at Munro-Croesus in Ontario appeared…

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