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Anfield Nickel – Lyle Braaten appointed an independent director.
Commentary: Don’t overlook U.S. tax consequences of cross-border mining investments (June 06, 2011)
Canadian-based mining companies investing in U.S. property need to be aware of various U.S. tax provisions that could affect their return on the future sale of this property.
Editorial: Majors pour billions into Eastern Canada
It’s not as exciting as a mine built from scratch on a substantial mineral discovery, but the recent expansions announced by majors in eastern Canada all add up to significant economic activity.
North Country Gold ramps up exploration at Three Bluffs
Since graduating with a geology degree from the University of Alberta in 1988, John Williamson has founded ten junior resource and mining companies with assets across Canada, Western Australia, South America and Africa. He has helped raise over…
Platinum Group Metals pushing forward on Western Bushveld (June 06, 2011)
In a sector dominated by old-school majors with ever-deepening mines, Platinum Group Metals (PTM-V, PLG-X) stands out as being anything but.
Osisko warms to Threegold prospects
Two of Threegold Resources’ (THG-V) gold prospects in Quebec’s Abitibi region have showed up on Osisko Mining’s (OSK-T) radar this year.
NovaGold CEO chats progress, George Soros
NovaGold Resources (NG-T, NG-N) held its first live broadcast of the company’s annual general meeting of shareholders on May 25, with long-time Chief Executive Officer Rick Van Nieuwenhuyse providing a pleasing roundup of the company’s work…
Deseado Massif reveals more high grade discoveries (June 06, 2011)
Argentina’s Deseado Massif has seen ongoing precious metals exploration for close to 20 years, but junior explorers continue to demonstrate the area’s significant hidden potential.
Newstrike Capital explores Ana Paula (June 06, 2011)
In the sixteen years that Gillian Kearvell has spent working in Mexico, her success stories have included co-discovering Teck Resources’ (TCK.B-T, TCK-N) San Nicolas massive sulphide deposit in Zacatecas, and leading the exploration team that…
Medoro, Gran Colombia have big plans
It’s shaping up to be a busy year for Medoro Resources (MRS-T). A preliminary economic assessment of developing a large-scale, open-pit gold and silver mine at its Marmato project in Colombia is expected before the end of May, and an updated…