Andrew Seale

Toronto

Journalistic musings in our century's beautiful language. Drifter. Banjo Understudy. Freelance. @YahooCA @globeandmail. drew.seale at gmail dot com

Articles

Quick riches dominate West African junta plans

2 days ago | northernminer.com | Andrew Seale

Heightened state control of natural resources is sweeping across the globe as China limits critical mineral exports and the Trump administration fast-tracks projects. But nowhere is the concept more gripping and volatile than in the high-potential gold mining jurisdictions of West Africa and Latin America. Miners must re-evaluate risk and reward while they dodge ransom attempts and adjust to the new cost of doing business.
How a father-son duo is leading Canada’s electric aircraft race

4 days ago | theglobeandmail.com | Andrew Seale
Why HR is burning out and the Toronto tech company offering relief

4 days ago | theglobeandmail.com | Andrew Seale
ESG may be falling out of vogue, but sustainability is becoming unavoidable

1 week ago | theglobeandmail.com | Andrew Seale
Can silver mining meet green transition?

1 week ago | northernminer.com | Andrew Seale

Silver’s unique industrial role in solar panels, electric vehicles (EVs) and grid infrastructure is pushing demand to record highs, but miners and analysts are at odds over how to address the growing supply deficit. Demand is forecast to hit around 1.15 billion oz. this year, a moderate decrease from the previous year, according to data from the Washington, D.C.-based Silver Institute, an industry body of miners and manufacturers.
Too many nurses have back pain - this device could change that

3 weeks ago | theglobeandmail.com | Andrew Seale
Canadian retailer Kotn makes a bold move into hospitality

1 month ago | theglobeandmail.com | Andrew Seale
Who’s taking Canada’s nuclear waste?

1 month ago | northernminer.com | Andrew Seale

A small town in Northern Ontario has agreed alongside the local First Nations community to bury Canada’s nuclear waste for centuries, but it faces opposition from other Indigenous and anti-nuclear groups. Ignace, population around 1,200, about 250 km northwest of Thunder Bay, signed a $180-million agreement in November. The Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation (Wabigoon) agreed separately but hasn’t shared details and didn’t respond to a request for comment.
Uranium juniors grapple with spot price whiplash

1 month ago | northernminer.com | Andrew Seale

Junior uranium miners are considering alternative strategies to attract investors amid a disconnect between spot price enthusiasm and investor uncertainty. Equity raised by uranium miners on the TSXV jumped from $166 million in 2022 to $285 million in 2023 before sliding back down to $164 million last year, according to TMX, the owner of the TSX and TSXV.
Tailor-made roles help Harry Rosen transition to third generation

1 month ago | theglobeandmail.com | Andrew Seale