As metal prices climb, mining's tightest constraint isn't the rock, it's the people. Here's why the labor crunch matters, and some well-capitalized names that are positioned to build through it.
MiHR projects 246,000 mining hires needed through 2035, with 86 percent from replacements. Record prices and critical minerals demand intensify the squeeze for companies like Perpetua, Allied, and Seabridge.
Perpetua Resources advances the Stibnite Gold Project in Idaho after securing a $2.9B U.S. EXIM loan and holding $574M cash, with construction targeted for a 2029 production start.
Algo Grande Copper Corp. (ALGR:TSX.V) provides an update on its Phase II drilling campaign at the wholly owned Adelita Project in Sonora, Mexico. Read why one expert thinks the "world needs more copper."
Algo Grande Copper updates Phase II drilling at its Adelita project in Sonora Mexico with expanded copper zones at Cerro Grande and continued analyst coverage amid tight global supply.
Mercado Minerals Ltd. (MERC:CSE; MRMNF:OTCQB; M2R:FSE) reported results from its inaugural 3,000-meter Copalito drill program, highlighting up to 675 g/t silver equivalent while expanding mineralization across multiple vein targets in Mexico.
Mercado Minerals reported strong drill intercepts including 675 g/t silver equivalent at its Copalito project in Sinaloa Mexico while gold and silver prices remain elevated ahead of Fed decisions.
VR Resources retains a 9.9 percent stake in Athos as the Empire copper-nickel-PGM project advances toward a public listing amid surging demand for critical metals.
ATEX Resources Inc. (ATX:TSXV) delivers record drilling results at its Valeriano Copper-Gold Project, expanding high-grade zones and highlighting major growth potential amid rising copper demand.
ATEX Resources Inc. (ATX:TSXV) announces drilling results from its Valeriano Copper-Gold Project in Chile. Read why one analyst calls the company a "compelling investment."
Eloro Resources Ltd. (ELO:TSX; ELRRF:OTCQX; P2QM:FSE) launches an extensive diamond drilling program at its Iska Iska Project in Southern Bolivia. Read why one analyst's rating has a big upside for the stock.
Eloro Resources starts 40,000m expansion drilling at Iska Iska to grow its high-grade silver-tin resource. See why analysts see major upside as Bolivia opens to mining investment.
Hercules Metals Corp.'s (BADEF:OTCMKTS; BIG:TSXV) IP survey defines a chargeability anomaly at the Hook target, matching its high-grade Leviathan copper porphyry signature.
Hercules Metals reveals strong IP results at the Hook target that mirror Leviathan, highlighting a major copper opportunity in Idaho amid rising strategic demand.
Midnight Sun Mining Corp. (MMA:TSX.V; MDNGF:OTCQB) reported new drill results from its Dumbwa project in Zambia, with more than 56,855 meters drilled and continuous near-surface copper mineralization now confirmed across 6.7 kilometers of strike.
Koryx Copper SA (KRY:TSXV; KRYXF:QTCQX; KYX:NSX) reported results from 15 drill holes at its Haib Copper Project in Namibia, including intercepts up to 714 meters and the project's highest gold intersections to date.
Green Bridge Metals Corp. (GRBM:CSE; GBMCF:OTC; J48:FWB) has received Minnesota approval to begin Phase 1 drilling at its Serpentine Copper-Nickel Project with Foraco International.
Koryx Copper delivers wide intercepts at its Haib Copper Project in Namibia. See why recent assays and flowsheet work position the company for a potential PFS catalyst by year-end 2026.
Midnight Sun Mining advances its Dumbwa copper deposit in Zambia to 6.7 km of continuous mineralization. See the latest drill results, analyst Buy rating, and copper market catalysts for retail investors.
Green Bridge Metals secures drilling approval at its Serpentine copper-nickel project as copper demand rises. Learn key facts for investors on resources, plans, and market timing.
Rio2 Ltd. secures immediate cash flow and a 14-year mine life at Condestable. Discover how the copper-gold-silver operation positions the company amid surging AI-driven demand.
Fitzroy Minerals advances its Buen Retiro copper project with expanded drilling amid high copper demand. Explore the latest results, catalysts, and investor opportunities in this growing copper story.