St. Albert Rink Closed After Copper Wire Theft
The Kingswood Park skating rink in St. Albert is closed indefinitely after thieves stole critical copper wiring, causing extensive damage and a major community loss.
The Kingswood Park skating rink in St. Albert is closed indefinitely after thieves stole critical copper wiring, causing extensive damage and a major community loss.
Xali Gold Corp. has completed its acquisition of the advanced Pico Machay Gold Project in Peru, outlining a $17M payment plan and a strategy for near-term production. Learn about the deal's structure and the company's plans.
A pumphouse at a St. Albert recreation facility sustained significant damage from copper wire theft, with repairs estimated at $100,000. The incident highlights a persistent issue for municipalities.
A Telus cellphone tower near Daysland was deliberately cut down, causing massive damage. RCMP is investigating if it was copper theft or mischief. Read the latest.
Thieves stole approximately $70,000 worth of copper wire from an industrial site northwest of Edmonton. RCMP are investigating the major theft reported on December 23, 2025.
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Globex Mining announces significant zinc, silver, and gold intersections from initial drilling on its royalty property in Chibougamau. Results show wide widths of high-grade mineralization.
Island Passage Exploration reveals significant porphyry copper-gold mineralization at its EL02 project in Papua New Guinea, with channel samples showing high-grade results. First drilling campaign planned for 2026.
Copper prices are approaching a historic $12,000 per ton, driven by tight supply and AI demand. Major banks predict further gains for 2026. Read the full analysis.
Brockville police are investigating after pipes were intentionally cut and copper stolen from a local discount store. Get the latest details on the incident.
Revival Gold Inc. exercises its option to acquire Barrick's full interest in the Mercur Gold Project, a major step towards restarting production at the historic Utah site. Learn about the deal and project economics.
The mining sector in British Columbia is transforming, with female participation jumping from 12% to over 20%. Industry leaders cite diversity as a key business advantage for the future.
Lundin Mining Corp. finalizes a deal to divest its Eagle Mine and Humboldt Mill in Michigan to Talon Metals Corp. Get the details on this major mining sector transaction.
Police in Guelph are investigating a break-in where thieves made off with at least $30,000 worth of wire. The incident was reported on December 17, 2025. Read the latest details.
Reid I'Anson, an economist at Kpler, shares insights on the 2026 commodities forecast, highlighting key trends in oil, copper, and electricity demand. Watch the full discussion on BNN Bloomberg.
Sudbury artist John Stopciati ends his Applegrove Street gallery run, moving operations to his Copper Cliff home studio. Discover his new online focus and future plans.
Globex Mining updates shareholders on a significant gold discovery in Quebec, with Cartier Resources intersecting high-grade zones. Drill results show assays up to 339.6 g/t Au. Read the latest findings.
A Quebec court has ordered a convicted thief to pay Bell $24,000 in damages for a 2024 copper wire theft that cut internet for 100 people. Read about the landmark ruling and the growing problem of copper theft.
A worker has died following an incident at the Mosaic Company's K3 potash mine near Esterhazy, Saskatchewan. Authorities are investigating the fatal workplace accident.
Cygnus Metals announces a significant new gold-copper discovery at its Chibougamau Project in Quebec, intersecting 28.9m of mineralization. Follow-up drilling starts next week.
Koryx Copper Inc. has identified multiple drill targets at its Luanshya West project in Zambia and completed regional sampling at Mpongwe, paving the way for a maiden drill program in early 2026.
Denison Mines clears a major hurdle as Métis Nation–Saskatchewan grants approval for the Wheeler River uranium mine, marking a key step in the project's development. Read about the agreement and its significance.
Calgary police have laid charges against a second individual connected to a series of copper wire thefts that occurred this past summer. Get the latest details on the investigation.
New Brunswick's stalled Sisson tungsten project, designated a nation-building priority, faces scrutiny over perpetual delays. Is Canada's critical minerals push serious or symbolic?
Coppernico Metals Inc. has commenced a large-scale UAV magnetic and ground gravity survey at its Sombrero copper-gold project in Peru, aiming to define new drill targets and expand the mineralized footprint.
Mustang Energy Corp. announces strategic expansion into Newfoundland, staking the Onyx Uranium and Bridal Veil Copper-Silver projects. This marks the company's first move into Eastern Canada.
Glencore's CEO insists the company won't be a 'junior partner' if its Collahuasi mine merges with Anglo American's new Teck asset in Chile. Discover the high-stakes copper deal.
Vale and Glencore are exploring a joint venture for a major copper project in Ontario's Sudbury Basin, aiming to produce 880,000 tonnes over 21 years. Read about Canada's push to supply critical minerals.
Vale Base Metals and Glencore Canada sign a deal to jointly evaluate a potential brownfield copper project in Ontario's Sudbury Basin, marking a significant collaboration.
Mining giants Vale and Glencore have agreed to a $2 billion joint venture to develop a major brownfield copper project in Ontario's Sudbury Basin, marking a significant investment in Canadian mining.