Correction
In the article “First Majestic buying Orko Silver for La Preciosa” (TNM, Dec. 26/12), there was an error in the silver grade for the La Preciosa resource estimate. It was quoted as 1.04 grams silver per tonne but should have read…
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Busy days for B2Gold
B2Gold (BTO-T) has delivered a flurry of good news to the market, and investors have responded accordingly.
Harry Winston sells jewellery arm to Swatch for $1 billion
Eight years after getting into the jewellery sector Harry Winston Diamond (HW-T) is locking in its gains and getting out, selling its luxury retail unit to Switzerland’s Swatch Group in a $1-billion deal.
Alderon on track for iron ore production at Kami
Vancouver-based Alderon Iron Ore (ADV-T, AXX-X) has passed another milestone in a quest to put its Kamistiatusset (Kami) iron ore project in western Labrador into production by the end of 2015. On Jan. 9, the company announced the results of a…
Nautilus’ Solwara 1 deep-sea project in limbo
After last year’s funding dispute with the government of Papua New Guinea (PNG), Nautilus Minerals (NUS-T) is continuing to suspend development of its erstwhile flagship Solwara 1 deep-sea mining project.
Investors like Guyana Goldfield’s new Aurora plan
After a first feasibility study scared investors with its steep price tag and shaky economics, Guyana Goldfields (GUY-T) took its Aurora gold project back to the drawing board.
Bayfield hits more high grade
With each new drill hole, Bayfield Ventures (BYV-V) is learning more about a high-grade gold-silver shoot that extends from its East Burns zone towards the Intrepid gold-silver zone on Rainy River Resources’ (RR-T) surrounding property.
NGEx continues its big run with Josemaria resource
It has been a stellar six months for Vancouver-based explorer NGEx Resources (NGQ-T) and its portfolio of copper-gold prospects that lie along the Chilean-Argentine border.
Clifton Star hits PEA milestone at Duparquet
VANCOUVER — The way forward continues to come into focus for junior explorer Clifton Star Resources (CFO-V) at its multi-million ounce Duparquet gold property in northwestern Quebec — 50 km by road to the north of the mining town of…
[Update] Brigus looks to a brighter 2013
Brigus Gold (BRD-T, BRD-X) has hit its 2012 production target and is eyeing more gold production and growth in the new year.
Eritrea can be risky business, NGO says
Strong preventive measures against hiring forced labour are essential for mining companies with projects in Eritrea, a new report from Human Rights Watch says.
Investors like Guyana Goldfield’s new Aurora plan
VANCOUVER – After a first feasibility study scared investors with its steep price tag and shaky economics, Guyana Goldfields (GUY-T) took its Aurora gold project back to the drawing board.