First Quantum raises copper production 24%
Vancouver — First Quantum Minerals (FM-T, FQM-L) produced roughly 500 million lbs. (226,693 tonnes) of copper in 2007 — 24% more than the previous year — buoyed by record fourth-quarter output of a…
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Rockgate defines large roll-front uranium deposit in Mali (February 04, 2008)
If Rockgate Capital (RGT-V, RCKGF-O) has its way, the West African nation of Mali will one day become as well-known for its uranium deposits as it is for being the home of the legendary city of Timbuk…
Coalcorp gets takeover proposal
Vancouver – An unnamed party is courting Coalcorp Mining (CCJ-T) — looking to acquire the new coal producer with o…
Goldcorp sells Silver Wheaton stake for $1.57B
Goldcorp (G-T, GG-N), one of the world’s biggest gold miners, has found buyers for its entire 48% stake in the uniq…
Etruscan Resources boosts diamond resource in South Africa
For the last four years, Etruscan Resources (EET-T, ETRUF-O), through its 53.7% owned subsidiary Etruscan Diamonds,…
Western Areas project returns more high-grade nickel
Drill results from a single hole at its Spotted Quoll target, part of the Forrestania nickel project in Western Aus…
Kaminak inks Inuit deal, acquires uranium deposit (January 31, 2008)
Vancouver – A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Kaminak Gold (KAM-V, KMKGF-O) and Inuit corporation Nunavut…
France denies Iamgold Camp Caiman permits
Iamgold (IMG-T, IAG-N) wants to know why the French government has rejected the final permit applications needed to…
Jinshan releases resource estimate at Dadiangou gold project in China
Just six months after pouring the first 500-oz. gold dore bar from its remote Chang Shan Hao mine in Inner Mongolia…
Tamerlane soars on Pine Point high grade
Vancouver – Shares of Tamerlane Ventures (TAM-V, TMLVF-O) posted a 93%-gain on strong volume in January 30th tradin…
Bannerman updates resource estimate for uranium project in Namibia
A new National Instrument 43-101 resource estimate for the Goanikontes Anomaly A uranium deposit in Namibia brings …
Birim and Goldcrest join to take on West Africa
West Africa-focused juniors Birim Goldfields (BGI-T) and Goldcrest Resources (GCL-V) have agreed to merge their com…