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Mexico buoys Pan American in stormy seas

Thanks to its acquisition earlier this year of the Dolores silver mine in northern Mexico, Pan American Silver (PAA-T, PAAS-X) set a new quarterly record for gold production and posted the second-highest silver production in…


Blockade forces Excellon to shut Platosa mine

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 suspending operations.


Timmins Gold targets lower costs at San Francisco

Vancouver-based producer Timmins Gold (TMM-T, TGD-X) is moving into the second year of commercial operations at its 100%-owned San Francisco open-pit gold mine in Sonora State, Mexico. The company continues to demonstrate production and revenue…


High-grade gold lifts Atac

Shares of Atac Resources (ATC-V) climbed nearly 10% after the prominent Yukon-focused explorer released more results from its wholly owned Rackla gold project, 55 km northeast of Keno City. Atac released assays from another 23 holes completed…



Forecast a bit cloudier for major potash developers

VANCOUVER — Rising costs and inconsistent downstream demand have taken a toll on potash and fertilizer producers during the first half of 2012, with volatile global markets now impacting the strategies of several mega miners in…



Miranda, Agnico to team up in Colombia

The prospect-generating company, Miranda Gold (MAD-V), has recently attracted major gold miner, Agnico-Eagle Mines (AEM-T, AEM-N), to form a potential alliance to continue exploration in Colombia.



Anglo, Codelco reach agreement in copper clash

VANCOUVER — Following ten months of mediation and looming courtroom drama, London-based major Anglo American (AAL-L) and Chile’s state-owned copper miner Codelco have reportedly reached an agreement over the ownership rights of…


Atna raising $15M for new mines

VANCOUVER — Atna Resources (ATN-T) is taking advantage of a small uptick in its stock price by raising $15 million in a bought-deal financing.


First Majestic improves Del Toro’s prospects

First Majestic Silver (FR-T) is busy building its Del Toro silver project, which is set to become its fifth producing silver mine in Mexico with initial production expected by year end.


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