Editorial: Women remain an untapped resource in mining
We’ve been receiving feedback from readers and industry participants in recent weeks on the experiences of women in the Canadian mining industry.
Articles by Northern Miner Staff
Paladin Energy wins right to own Canadian uranium mine
In a historic decision, the Canadian government has approved Australia’s Paladin Energy (TSX: PDN) as the majority owner of a uranium mine in Newfoundland and Labrador.
TSX Venture closes flat, June 15-19
The S&P/TSX Venture Composite Index gained slightly during the trading period, as it jumped 1.75 points before finishing at 683.89 points. Gold futures closed in the green, while base metal and energy markets failed to generate much…
TSX slips again, June 15-19
Canada’s benchmark index dropped 0.6% to finish at 14,653.12, amidst fears that Greece could default on its debt, and lower-than-expected Canadian retail sales in April. The S&P/TSX Capped Diversified Metals & Mining Index fell 4%…
US equities rise, June 15-19
U.S. stocks eked out gains, despite concerns about whether Greece would reach a deal with its lenders to avoid a default. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 0.6% to 18,014.28, while the S&P 500 Index added 0.7% to 2,109.99. The Nasdaq…
Uranium Energy drops on ‘unfounded allegations’
Uranium Energy (NYSE-MKT: UEC) shares have plunged more than 30% since a negative blog post about the company triggered an investigation by two New York-based law firms of the Texas-based firm, leaving at least one analyst baffled.
Galantas Gold receives permits to build underground mine
Up until two years ago, Galantas Gold (TSXV: GAL) was producing a flotation concentrate containing gold, silver and lead from its small open-pit gold mine in northern Ireland, 150 km west of Belfast and 32 km from Dalradian Resources’…
Land deal with Richmont brings Argonaut drill success
About 2 km away from where Richmont Mines (TSX: RIC; NYSE-MKT: RIC) is producing gold from its Island gold mine, and exploring for more at its Island gold deep development project, Argonaut Gold (TSX: AR; US-OTC: ARNGF) is advancing its…
Perseverance pays off for Avnel at Kalana in Mali
VANCOUVER — It’s been over a decade of preparation for Avnel Gold Mining (TSX: AVK) at its Kalana Main deposit in southwestern Mali, but now the company is on a path towards turning the small, former Soviet-run underground gold mine…
Pure Gold advances exploration at Madsen
Pure Gold Mining (TSXV: PGM; US-OTC: LRTNF) has started a mid-year exploration program at its Madsen gold project in Ontario’s prolific Red Lake gold district, after encouraging results from its 5,000-metre drill program.
Rubicon Minerals advances Phoenix on two fronts
Rubicon Minerals (TSX: RMX; NYSE-MKT: RBY) has poured the first gold at its Phoenix gold project in Red Lake, Ont., and expects to complete the commissioning phase of the mill in early July.
Corvus CEO sees exploration upside at North Bullfrog
VANCOUVER — Corvus Gold (TSX: KOR) hit a milestone with the release of a preliminary economic assessment (PEA) on its 75 sq. km North Bullfrog gold-silver project 10 km north of Beatty, Nev. The study has intriguing economics, but CEO…