Corrections
In the article “Soltoro picks low-hanging fruit in Jalisco” (T.N.M., Oct. 22–28/12,) an investor was incorrectly identified as Soltoro’s vice-president of exploration in the photo caption on page 12.
Articles by Northern Miner Staff
Beaufield proves Chinese firms still interested in iron ore
The connection between slower growth in China and slumping commodity prices has been highlighted in the financial press over the last few months — but there are contrary signs to be found by astute investors.
ATAC finds more Carlin-style mineralization
ATAC Resources (ATC-V) says it has discovered a third area with Carlin-type gold mineralization at its Pharaoh target in the Yukon. This find is the junior’s second gold discovery this year.
Osisko quietly stakes 10,000 sq. km in Mexico
Press releases from Osisko Mining (OSK-T) were coming fast and furious in mid-October, with announcements that the company has produced its half-millionth ounce of gold from its flagship Canadian Malartic mine in Malartic, Que., and another…
A love of gold brings together Blue Gold and Riverstone
Over the last 18 months Mark O’Dea, president and CEO of Blue Gold Mining (BGX-V), has kicked the tires of over 100 projects and companies in his quest to find something that would appeal to shareholders.
Highland Park boosts Keegan’s credibility
A group of the original founders and former executives of LionOre Mining are throwing their weight behind Keegan Resources (KGN-T, KGN-X), with a strategic alliance and private placement that further de-risks the junior’s Esaase gold…
Peregrine attracts $10M in financing
Good financing opportunities are hard to come by, particularly for junior companies far from production, largely explaining why Peregrine Diamonds’ (PGD-T) shares have been climbing since the firm announced a $10-million financing on…
Inmet, Petaquilla continue to play tug of war
VANCOUVER — In what is becoming an increasingly frosty situation,Canadian-based companies Inmet Mining (IMN-T) and Petaquilla Minerals (PTQ-T) continue to squabble over a potential take-over bid that would see the larger Inmet absorb its…
Earnings miss for Cliffs Natural Resources
A severe 36% year-on-year drop in prices for seaborne iron ore during the third quarter torpedoed earnings for Cliffs Natural Resources (CLF-N). The iron ore and metallurgical coal producer’s consolidated revenues fell 26% to US$1.5…
Hana sells its Banana
Hana Mining (HMG-V) has managed to recoup some of recent losses for its shareholders thanks to, well, one of its shareholders.
Forsys Metals to combine Namibian projects
Forsys Metals (FSY-T) has updated the resource estimate for its Namibplaas uranium deposit and says it is now certain that it makes sense to combine its Namibplaas and nearby Valencia deposit 7 km to the southwest as a single feed to an…
Agnico-Eagle soars on strong Q3 results
Agnico-Eagle Mines (AEM-T, AEM-N) has bulked up its full-year production guidance following a solid third quarter, where both the Meadowbank and Kittila gold mines reported record quarterly output and improved costs.