Gold Standard Ventures’ Railroad an ‘attractive target,’ Macquarie says
With Barrick Gold’s (TSX: ABX; NYSE: GOLD) now-abandoned hostile takeover bid for Newmont Mining (NYSE: NEM) putting new scrutiny of both companies’ assets in Nevada,…
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Newmont rejects Barrick takeover, suggests Nevada JV
Barrick Gold (TSX: ABX; NYSE: GOLD) is attempting to “bite off substantially more than it can chew,” and has “a poor M&A track record,” Newmont…
Vancouver AI firm Andritz takes top spot at Goldcorp’s #DisruptMining
Vancouver-based artificial intelligence (AI) and automation supplier Andritz took home first place during the finale of the 2019 annual installment of Goldcorp’s (TSX: G; NYSE:…
Bristow, Harquail, Letwin, Marrone and Thomas to headline TNM’s Canadian Mining Symposium in May
The Canadian Mining Symposium, presented by The Northern Miner in cooperation with the High Commission of Canada in the United Kingdom, is returning to Canada…
Global Exploration Snapshot: The Americas, West Africa and Australasia remain popular
While gold miners have been making substantial profits in recent quarters thanks to rising gold prices and better operational and financial discipline, they continue to…
Base Metals & Battery Minerals Snapshot: Seven juniors exploring for base metals and battery minerals
Exploration for base metals has taken on a new urgency in the last couple of years, as the electric vehicle revolution proceeds apace, with its…
Suppliers Snapshot: Five firms supporting industry with critical solutions
The mineral development industry continues to rely on and support a varied network of suppliers. From early-stage exploration to decommissioning, suppliers are there every step…
Ecuador mineral development hits a few snags
SANTIAGO, CHILE — From barely featuring on the global mining map at the start of this century, Ecuador has moved rapidly to become one of…
Odds ‘n’ Sods: Memories of Rudy in Indonesia
The year was 1975, and I was involved with initial exploration of the Ertsberg East skarn system (GBT, IOZ and DOZ copper deposits) for Freeport…
Gold & Precious Metals Snapshot: Drills turn across the Americas in search of precious metals
Gold and silver remain the preferred targets for North American mineral explorers, with thousands of campaigns ongoing across the globe. Here is a look at…
Commentary: Does leadership style affect safety performance?
What role (if any) does leadership play in safety performance? Turns out, a significant role, but first let’s define what we mean by safety performance…
Odds ‘n’ Sods: Lassonde praises Meikle, takes final bow as CMHF MC
During the Canadian Mining Hall of Fame’s induction ceremony held in Toronto in January, master of ceremonies and Franco-Nevada chairman Pierre Lassonde shared a story…