Skillings delivers authoritative coverage of the North American mining industry. From copper and gold projects in Canada and the U.S. to lithium and silver developments in Mexico, this category brings you up-to-date mining news, policy changes, environmental rulings, and supply chain movements. Whether you’re tracking exploration permits, indigenous land use issues, or cross-border commodity trends, our insights help you stay competitive in one of the world’s most dynamic mining regions.
The US government’s US$12 billion Project Vault aims to protect manufacturers from critical minerals shortages. But the aerospace industry warns that stockpiling could increase competition for…
A critical-minerals processing plant requires significant upfront capital. Increasingly, U.S. states want to influence where that investment lands. The competition is no longer only about mineral…
FORTRESS America: Pentagon’s New Critical Minerals Strategy and What It Means for U.S. Mining The U.S. Department of War has begun operationalizing FORTRESS America, a new…
The United States wants to turn minerals on the Pacific seabed into a new source of critical materials. But bringing those resources ashore is only part…
North America’s end-of-life phones could contain at least $2.2 billion in recoverable critical minerals by 2040. An Ellen MacArthur Foundation report identifies the challenge: turning scattered,…
The US Department of Energy has selected 17 national laboratory projects for $29.5 million in funding under its Mine of the Future Initiative. The research targets…
The United States has substantial mineral resources. Yet bringing a new mine into production can take decades. For critical minerals, that long journey raises questions about…
Project Vault gives the US a $10B critical minerals reserve, but rare-earth refining and magnet capacity remain major supply-chain gaps.
By Sonny Rollins NexGold (TSXV: NEXG) has transitioned from a steady development pace to what can only be described as a site-wide offensive at its flagship…
By Charles Pitts FORT SASKATCHEWAN, Alberta : Sherritt International Corp. has officially shuttered its nickel and cobalt refinery in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta, after a tightening web…
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