Cordoba hits mineralization at San Matias
VANCOUVER — The first four holes into the San Matias project in Colombia all returned significant copper and gold grades over good lengths for owner Cordoba Minerals (TSXV: CDB).
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Strathcona’s Farquharson on the problem with Brucejack
VANCOUVER — Strathcona Mineral Services’ resignation from the Brucejack gold project in early October dealt a huge blow to project owner Pretium Resources (TSX: PVG; NYSE: PVG). Upon its departure, Strathcona raised serious concerns…
Azincourt CEO talks Peruvian uranium acquisitions
VANCOUVER — Though junior Azincourt Uranium (TSXV: AAZ; US-OTC: AZURF) is a relatively new arrival to the exploration game — the company completed its listing prospectus in April 2012 — it has made waves by locking down a…
Editorial: The Cliffs Notes on the Ring of Fire
Dear Ontario, there’s been way too much off-base and irresponsible commentary in the province about Cliffs Natural Resources’ decision to shelve its Ring of Fire Chromite project. And so, in the spirit of afternoon reality TV and…
Lucara’s Karowe a veritable cash machine
Cash — the one thing investors trust these days — continues to flow into Lucara Diamond’s (TSX: LUC) coffers from the sale of its world class diamonds and the market continues to applaud its efforts.
Azincourt picks up Peruvian uranium portfolio
VANCOUVER — Though junior Azincourt Uranium (TSXV: AAZ) is a relatively new arrival in the exploration game — the company completed its listing prospectus in April 2012 — it made waves early by locking down a piece of the…
TNM editor-in-chief talks Ring of Fire on CBC Radio
The Northern Miner’s editor-in-chief John Cumming joined Lisa Laco’s Superior Morning show on CBC Thunder Bay this morning to discuss Cliffs Natural Resources’ (NYSE: CLF) shelving of its chromite project in northern Ontario’s Ring of Fire camp.
Potash Ridge’s SOP story in Utah
VANCOUVER — A prefeasibility study suggests Potash Ridge’s (TSX: PRK; US-OTC: POTRF) Blawn Mountain project in Utah could be transformed for US$1.1 billlion into an economic, long-life, open-pit mine producing high-quality potash.
Little-known Oceanus makes its mark in Mexico
Oceanus Resources (TSXV: OCN) is finding high-grade gold-silver mineralization on its wholly owned La Lajita property in Mexico’s Sierra Madre Occidental region, and says the project has rocks and structures similar to Agnico Eagle…
Hecla sees potential in junior explorers
VANCOUVER — The market landscape has shifted for juniors with exploration-stage assets. And though equity markets remain tough, there are opportunities for producers like U.S.-based Hecla Mining (NYSE: HL) that are looking to get…
Delays force Turquoise Hill into $2.4B rights offering
VANCOUVER — Unresolved ownership issues mean Turquoise Hill Resources (TSX: TRQ; NYSE: TRQ) and the Mongolian government will have to spend more time at the negotiating table before resuming underground expansion at the Oyu Tolgoi…
Dynacor’s strategy sets it apart
TUMIPAMPA, PERU — Junior exploration budgets have shrivelled by as much as 39% this year according to a study released in October by SNL Metals Economics Group, but a visit to Dynacor Gold Mines’ (TSX: DNG; US-OTC: DNGDF) operations…