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Niall McGee
StaffMining reporterToronto, Canada
nmcgee@globeandmail.com

Area of Expertise

Mining.

Niall McGee joined the Globe and Mail in 2014. Previously, he worked as a reporter and producer with Business News Network (BNN) for a decade. In 2016, he won a National Newspaper Award (NNA) in business. Niall has also written extensively about mental health and cancer, and is a melanoma survivor. He grew up in Donegal, Ireland. Niall lives in Toronto with his wife and son.

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Latest articles

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Canada takes small step forward in critical mineral ambitions with restart of Quebec lithium mine
energy and resources
Two First Nation leaders escorted out of legislature after protesting Ontario’s accelerated mining development plans
politics
Tuesday’s federal budget to offer cleantech credit worth more than $3-billion
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BHP open to potash partnership with Nutrien, leaves door open to new takeover attempt
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Panama Commerce Minister optimistic tentative tax deal with First Quantum will be finalized without a hitch
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Ottawa considering equity stakes, advancing loans to critical minerals companies
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First Quantum CEO says tentative tax pact with Panama could be finalized by end of next month
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Ottawa mulls ramping up critical minerals funding to ensure ‘level playing field’ with big-spending Biden administration
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Neskantaga First Nation says it wasn’t adequately consulted in key Ring of Fire environmental study
energy and resources
Ontario legislation targets faster approval of mining projects
energy and resources
First Quantum CFO instrumental in improved relations with Panama, as Canadian copper miner nears agreement in bitter tax feud
energy and resources
Ring of Fire Metals names Glencore veteran as CEO as it renews push to develop critical minerals mine
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First Quantum facing imminent shutdown of giant Panama mine as tax dispute worsens
energy and resources
First Quantum facing shutdown of giant Panama mine in a matter of weeks, as tax dispute escalates
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Massive new North American lithium mine closer to reality with GM investment in Lithium Americas
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Canadian miners facing big tax hikes as mineral-rich countries look to cash in on commodities boom
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Yamana Gold team in pursuit of a ‘big whale’ with launch of private capital mining venture
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Ottawa approves new Quebec lithium mine, as Canada doubles down on efforts to challenge Chinese dominance
energy and resources
Panama says it has no intention of seizing First Quantum’s Cobre Panama mine, wants to sign deal with Canadian miner as soon as possible
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First Quantum makes further concessions to Panama to avoid mine shutdown