SRA makes comeback in Portugal
Failed zinc miner Strategic Resource Acquisition (SRA) (SRZ. H-V) has emerged from bankruptcy protection and signed a deal to acquire gold and base metals projects in Portugal.
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Quadra announces JV with Chinese utility
VANCOUVER — A memorandum of understanding between Quadra Mining (QUA-T, QADMF-O) and State Grid International Development Ltd. (SGID) outlined a deal to jointly develop and operate Quadra’s Franke co…
Lundin jumps on Tenke Fungurume news
VANCOUVER — News that a resolution to the contract review is near for the Tenke Fungurume copper mine in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) lifted part-owner Lundin Mining’s (LUN-T) share pri…
TD’s Drummond paints bearish scenario for gold
Maybe it wasn’t what people came to hear — the event’s sponsors after all were gold heavyweights Newmont Mining (NMC-T, NEM-N) and Franco- Nevada (FNV-T), and this was a luncheon at the Prospectors a…
Apollo, Linear merging to form mid-tier gold miner
VANCOUVER — Apollo Gold (APG-T, AGT-X) and Linear Gold (LRR-T) are set to merge into a company with an active gold mine in Ontario, an advanced gold project in Saskatchewan, and a solid cash balance.
Don Coxe: mining’s the best place to be
When Don Coxe looks at the new global economic order he sees opportunity — vast opportunity, especially for North American miners and explorers.
Kinross to acquire Underworld Resources (March 22, 2010)
The boards of Kinross Gold (K-T, KGC-N) and Underworld Resources (UW-V) have given their approval to a friendly takeover deal that will give Kinross the junior exploration company’s White Gold project…
Chinalco to spend US$1.35 billion to earn into Rio’s Simandou
Vancouver – The Simandou iron ore project in Guinea is set for a major influx of spending after 95% owner Rio …
In-situ oilsands projects graded on environmental impact
Vancouver – Oilsands companies in Alberta using steam-extraction could go a long way to reducing their growing…
Hochschild sues Minera Andes over $65-million loan
Vancouver – The conflict-ridden relationship between the joint-venture owners of the San Jose gold-silver mi…
New feature: Weekly precious metals commentary by The Bullion Desk
Dear readers: If you’re a follower of the precious metals markets, please have a look at a new feature on ou…
Geovic looks to be the name in cobalt
Geovic Mining (GMC-T, GVCM-O) is looking to Cameroon to become the go-to name in cobalt.