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Nevada Pacific sets standard for junior exploration in sagebrush state
With a portfolio of eight early-stage projects, Vancouver-based Nevada Pacific Gold (NPG-V) is one of the few exploration companies in Nevada focused purely on gold.The company’s strategy is to conduc…
American mining industry faces regulatory crisis
In Canada, it would be unthinkable for a politician of any mainstream political party to submit a bill designed to place a moratorium on all mineral-related activities on lands governed by the federal…
Gold prices cause dip in Nevada exploration
Falling gold prices have wreaked havoc with exploration budgets for most mining companies active in Nevada.The state produces in excess of 8 million oz. gold annually — more than 70% of America’s pro…
Gold Funds (June 12, 2000)
Dynamic MutualCentral FundNet Value$12.50$5.44Price$7.40$5.105Discount40.80%…
Franco-Nevada uses Nevada assets as springboard for growth
With the sole exception of the Ken Snyder mine in Nevada, Franco-Nevada Mining (FN-T) prefers to leave the operating of mines “to companies more expert in such matters.” Armed with a war chest of cash…
Meadowbank reveals new gold zone
A shallow zone discovered at the Meadowbank gold property, in Nunavut, could provide Cumberland Resources (CBD-T) with the ounces it needs to proceed to the feasibility stage.Meadowbank hosts 7.2 mill…
Men of the Deeps to perform at Elliot Lake
A male choir consisting mostly of maritimers who sing about mining will add a note of cheer to this year’s Canada Day festivities in Elliot Lake, Ont.The Men of the Deeps choir has been booked to perf…
Study examines growth strategies for mining industry
Growth Strategies for the Mining Industry:Acquisition or Exploration?by Virginia Heffernan, M.Sc.Published by Financial Times Energy…
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Glamis adopts long-term plan at Marigold
Year after year, the Marigold mine in northern Nevada more than replaces its gold reserves, yet the operation never has more than a few years of production planned out. Owners Glamis Gold (GLG-N) and …