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Where to next: Resource nationalism

Tamer Elbokl — Thu, 01 Jun 2023 14:25:03 +0000

In the resource business, sometimes, one wrestles with certain subjects that can leave you questioning your own sanity. You talk to smart […]

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A glance into recent changes impacting miners in Zambia

Marilyn Scales — Mon, 01 May 2023 14:15:11 +0000

Zambia has been a major mining country for nearly a century, and mining continues to be the backbone of its economy. This […]

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Foreign investment in critical minerals

Marilyn Scales — Mon, 01 May 2023 13:59:16 +0000

Key considerations for mining companies and investors Canada has long been an attractive destination for foreign investment, thanks in part to its […]

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Green technologies and geopolitics are on a collision course

Marilyn Scales — Mon, 13 Mar 2023 16:17:22 +0000

Technologies such as electric vehicles (EVs), wind power, and solar power are an important part of accelerating the transition to a low-carbon […]

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COSTMINE: Yes, costs have risen

Magda Gardner — Tue, 14 Feb 2023 15:05:18 +0000

Inflation in the U.S., for the 12 months ending October 2022, was 7.7%. For the same period, inflation in Canada was 6.9%. […]

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It is in the budget: new measures for mining companies and a new super flow-through financing tax credit for investors

Marilyn Scales — Sun, 04 Dec 2022 18:19:36 +0000

On April 7, 2022, the federal government of Canada delivered Budget 2022 (federal budget). As part of the government’s push for economic […]

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A year in review from EY centerof excellence advisors

Marilyn Scales — Sun, 04 Dec 2022 18:11:24 +0000

Whether responding to rising costs and supply chain disruption or navigating digital crossroads and low-carbon looking to get an edge on competitors […]

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Five ESG issues facing growing scrutiny from stakeholders

Marilyn Scales — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 13:08:54 +0000

The mining sector is making progress. The last year has seen many companies prioritize environment, social, and governance (ESG) factors, weaving them into […]

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When it comes to critical minerals:can we accelerate project developmentand advance reconciliation?

Marilyn Scales — Tue, 29 Nov 2022 13:21:44 +0000

If we are going to transition to a low-carbon economy, we need to increase the production and use of critical minerals (e.g., […]

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and advance reconciliation? appeared first on Canadian Mining Journal.

Mining for green opportunities in carbon markets

Marilyn Scales — Mon, 28 Nov 2022 13:40:15 +0000

Miners love to talk about “the markets,” but increasingly at industry conferences it is the carbon markets, and not just the stock […]

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