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Brain drain within the minerals sector spells trouble for other ‘critical’ industries

October 5, 2022October 6, 2022 James Tworek

With a growing demand for critical minerals, the mining industry is looking for possible solutions that can access additional sources notwithstanding a limited workforce. By James Tworek, CEO, Element79 Gold The “metals of the future” are deeply reliant on a robust mining sector. Everything from space travel and transportation to electronics and power storage, even communications and medical applications rely…

A silver winning deal: Hecla acquiring Alexco

July 11, 2022October 7, 2022 NAM Staff

Idaho silver producer Hecla Mining is set to acquire all outstanding shares in Alexco Resource it does not already own in a US$74 million acquisition deal – one that could potentially make it Canada’s largest silver producer.

Las Chispas checks in with first silver, gold pour

July 8, 2022July 8, 2022 NAM Staff

Canadian-based SilverCrest Metals has achieved the first pour of gold and silver at the Las Chispas mine in Sonora, Mexico. The milestone pour on June 30 consisted of 312 kilograms of dore – about 9,200 ounces of silver and 100 ounces of gold. SilverCrest reported that its underground mining rates have increased during the quarter, with production from stoping and…

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Brain drain within the minerals sector spells trouble for other ‘critical’ industries

A silver winning deal: Hecla acquiring Alexco

Las Chispas checks in with first silver, gold pour

GSilver selects Davila as new president

Bayhorse flips on switch at new milling facility

Santacruz Silver placing Rosario on care and maintenance

First ore recorded at Aurcana’s Revenue Virginius