Management
Does Canada need a new copper smelter?
As demand for copper surges, Canada is weighing whether building a new domestic copper smelter and refinery makes strategic sense despite tough economics
Top Stories
Biomining’s potential unlocked
Through the launch of the biomining innovation partnership with Genome BC and integration into the Rio Tinto Centre for Future Materials, University of British Columbia researchers are working to scale microbial technologies for real-world implementation
Students dig into the world of mining
An annual student mine tour offers undergraduate students in Ontario a first-hand experience of modern, innovative mining and a chance to explore career opportunities in the industry
The start of a new convention
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the annual CIM Expo, which over the last century has grown into Canada’s largest exhibition of mining products and services
Shifting drivers for project bankability
Indigenous partnership and environmental, social and governance performance have become credit metrics
Risk management redefined
New reporting compliance software is going way beyond box-ticking to improve the way mining companies operate
The sustainable curriculum
How mining schools across Canada are teaching future miners to keep sustainability in mind
News
April 24, 2026
Agnico Eagle to expand Finland footprint, funding raised for Queensway gold project, and Komatsu hits an autonomous milestone
The CIM Magazine Weekly Mining News Recap for April 24
April 17, 2026
Gaspé project resources grow, new engineering program launches in Atlantic Canada, and a feasibility study for the Perron gold project in Quebec
The CIM Magazine Weekly Mining News Recap for April 17
April 17, 2026
St. Mary’s University unveils new engineering program
The program, supported by the mining industry, has been formally approved and is already drawing strong student interest
April 10, 2026
Eskay Creek gold streaming deal, Cobre Panama approved to process stockpiled ore for export, and B.C. proposal to suspend parts of DRIPA
The CIM Magazine Weekly Mining News Recap for April 10
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Teck and Anglo American set to merge into major copper producer
The deal would form the world’s fifth-largest copper producer with headquarters in Vancouver -
Bracing for impact
Canadian mining exporters are exploring strategies to minimize the strain of U.S. tariffs -
B.C. company gets federal funds to test microwave tech
The funding will allow the company to scale up its mineral activation technology for processing tailings -
Construction begins on Canada’s first electric vehicle battery separator plant
Once it reaches commercial production, the plant is anticipated to produce enough material to supply around one million electric vehicles per year -
Away from home
The impact of fly-in, fly-out operations on mining workers and how to best support them
Videos
Mission Critical: Strategy and Execution
Mission Critical is a live online series from CIM Magazine and SGS focused on the development of Canada's store of critical minerals. David Anonychuk, global VP of metallurgy and consulting at SGS and CIM Magazine Editor Ryan Bergen will bring in industry leaders to dig into the practical, political and financial questions around what it will take to make good on this "generational opportunity." Join us for Episode 1: Strategy and Execution, with Chris Evans, lithium sector veteran and managing director at Winsome Resources, and Marcella Munro, head of regulatory and government affairs at Teck Resources, as they share their insight and expertise.
Utilizing Curved Trough Conveyor Technology vs. Conventional Conveyors
In this webinar, two conveying experts will provide a comprehensive analysis on both conventional conveyors and curved trough conveyor technology.