Mali Creates State Company to Manage Mining Stakes
Mali will launch Sopamim, a government-controlled entity designed to consolidate the nation’s ownership interests across its mining sector, officials announced Friday. The West African nation has steadily tightened its grip on mineral extraction over the past three years. Authorities overhauled industry regulations in 2023, mandating that the state hold at least 35% of mining projects […]
Carney Discussed Early Election with Ford, Sources Say
Prime Minister Mark Carney and Ontario Premier Doug Ford have discussed calling an early federal election, three sources told The Globe and Mail, though Carney’s office maintains the government does not plan a snap vote. The Progressive Conservative premier told the Liberal prime minister that Canada needs economic stability and that an election offers an […]
Newmont Warns Barrick Nevada IPO Hinges On JV Fixes
Newmont (NYSE: NEM) is pressing Barrick Mining (TSX: ABX) to improve their Nevada joint-venture operations before Barrick proceeds with a planned late-2026 initial public offering, and Newmont believes it can potentially block the transaction by withholding required partner approval, according to people familiar with the matter. Barrick announced plans last week to sell 10% to […]
New Zealand Greenlights $600 Million Gas Import Facility
The New Zealand government will construct the country’s first facility to receive imported liquefied natural gas, officials announced Monday, though Opposition Labour immediately attacked the plan as a new tax on households. Officials plan to finalize a construction agreement by the middle of this year for the Taranaki region terminal, which may start receiving shipments […]
Sponsored · Altamira Gold Corp.
Silvercorp Posts Net Loss On Record Revenue In Fiscal Q3 2026
Silvercorp (TSX: SVM) combined higher realized prices with disciplined unit costs to set quarterly records for revenue, operating cash flow, and free cash flow in the three months ended December 31, 2025, even as reported earnings swung to a loss due to fair value accounting on financing instruments. Revenue rose to $126.1 million, up 51% […]
Canadian Copper Plans 2,500 Metre Drill Program For 2026
Canadian Copper (CSE: CCI) this morning released their exploration strategy for 2026 as they work towards advancing their flagship Murray Brook deposit towards production.
Mercado Receives Permits For Planned 3,000 Metre Drill Program At Copalito
FULL DISCLOSURE: Mercado Minerals is a sponsor of theDeepDive.ca. Mercado Minerals (CSE: MERC) is one step closer to conducting their inaugural drill program at their flagship Copalito Project in Sinaloa, Mexico. The company this morning indicated that they have received the required drill permits from authorities. The permit, which allows Mercado to use both new […]
Astra Extends High Grade Zone At Depth After Drilling 9 g/t Gold, 1,286 g/t Silver Over 3.1 Metres
The first assays from a phase two drill program conducted by Astra Exploration (TSXV: ASTR) were released this morning. The results come from the company’s La Manchuria Gold and Silver Project, found in the Santa Cruz province of Argentina. Assays from a total of six holes were released this morning, which follow a 5,119 metre, […]
Sponsored · Cambria Gold Mines
Canadian Gold Resources Completes 58 Hole Maiden Drill Program At Lac Arsenault
Exploration is heavily underway for Canadian Gold Resources (TSXV: CAN), who this morning reported on two drill programs conducted at their Lac Arsenault project, found on the Gaspe Peninsula of Quebec.
Florida Legislature Advances Rules for Gold, Silver as Legal Tender
Florida lawmakers are moving forward with regulatory frameworks that would allow gold and silver coins to function as legal tender starting in July, the next step in implementing legislation signed last year by Governor Ron DeSantis. The legislature is reviewing rule ratification bills in early February 2026, including measures that would formalize regulations from the […]