Market downturn hits juniors in the pocketbook
A faltering U.S. economic recovery, a potential economic cooling in China, and a Greek debt crisis have all translated to a tough start of the year for the junior resource sector.
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Low-profile Drexel jumps 510% on investment by Mark O’Dea of Fronteer fame
A low-profile shell named Drexel Resources (DX-V) has attracted the interest of goldbugs and investors, after it announced Vancouver-based mining executive Mark O’Dea intends to buy 10.7 million shares in a 24- million-share private placement…
Mawson West releases Kapulo feasibility study
Newly listed on the TSX in March, Mawson West (MWE-T) has already released a feasibility study on the Kapulo copper target at its Dikulushi concessions in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, thanks to its previous work as an…
Volta more than doubles Kiaka gold resource
Volta Resources (VTR-T) has been making great strides at its Kiaka gold project in Burkina Faso.
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