Soltoro making its name in Jalisco
When it comes to exploration in Mexico’s Jalisco State, Soltoro (SOL-V) has carved itself out as the junior of stature.
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Great Panther eyes growth in Mexico
Great Panther Silver (GPR-T, GPL-X) aims to steadily grow output from its two revived mines in Mexico to help reach its long-term goal of producing more than 5 million silver-equivalent oz. a year.
Primero’s star rises over western Mexico
VANCOUVER — The industry expected big things from Toronto-based Primero Mining (P-T, PPP-N) when it acquired the San Dimas gold-silver mine from major player Goldcorp (G-T, GG-N) just over two years ago to the tune of US$500 million, but…
Blockade forces Excellon to shut Platosa mine
VANCOUVER — Excellon Resources (EXN-T) continues to be plagued by labour and community issues at its Platosa mine in Mexico’s Durango State, with the company recently forced to suspend operations.
Palmarejo continues to deliver
Of Coeur d’Alene Mine’s (CDM-T, CDE-N) three producing mines, Palmarejo in northern Mexico is the largest contributor to company sales and operating cash flow. Metal sales from the mine in Chihuahua State last year reached US$513…
Venture flat in August 7-10 period
VANCOUVER — The S&P TSX Venture Composite Index basically ended flat in the shortened August 7 to 10 period, up less than a point at 1,191 points even after two days of losses balanced out two days of gains. Volume was also little…
Puma hunts high-grade silver in New Brunswick
VANCOUVER — In late February the Fraser Institute published a survey that labelled New Brunswick the world’s most attractive jurisdiction for mineral exploration, and that sounds about right to Puma Exploration (PUM-V). The Quebec-based…
US stocks move up during Aug 6-10 week
It was a good week for U.S. stocks. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 112 points to close the August 6-10 trading week at 13,207.95.
TSX rises as investor’s expect future growth
The TSX Composite Index was up 127 points to 11,841.98 for the holiday shortened Aug. 7-10 period after beginning the period on a tear as it caught up to U.S. markets.
Dalradian spikes on Northern Ireland gold project economics
Europe continues to present new mining opportunities as countries grapple with the lingering financial crisis, and Dalradian Resources (DNA-T) sees potential in Northern Ireland.The company, which has focused on its mesothermal Curraghinalt…
Rosemont will cost more, Augusta says
Shares of Augusta Resource (AZC-T, AZC-X) closed 7.8% lower at $1.66 per share following an updated feasibility study release that estimated higher capital and operating costs for its Rosemont copper project near Tucson, Ariz.Total initial…
NovaCopper hits the ground running in Alaska
Newly minted NovaCopper (NCQ-T, NCQ-X) has grand ambitions for its Upper Kobuk project in Alaska’s prolific Ambler mining district, and the company is off to a quick start with a US$16.5-million exploration program and an inaugural…