Tarsis acquires new porphyry prospect in Yukon
If you ask Marc Blythe, president and chief executive of Tarsis Resources (TCC-V), there aren’t many companies like his that are looking for new projects in the Yukon.
Copper
Minera Andes pegs Los Azules’ NPV at US$2.9B
Vancouver – Metal prices can make or break a project, and in the case of Minera Andes’ (mai-t) Los Azules copper project in Argentina, a stronger copper price has dramatically increased the potential mine’s value.An updated preliminary economic…
Hana grows Banana resource ahead of PEA
An updated estimate has increased the copper-silver resource at the Ghanzi project in Botswana by more than 40% for Hana Mining (hmg-v), providing a solid foundation for a preliminary economic assessment (PEA) due out in February.The new…
NovaGold makes run at Copper Canyon partner (January 10, 2011)
Just days before Christmas, NovaGold Resources (ng-t, ng-x) has surprised Copper Canyon Resources (cpy-v) by announcing plans to make an unsolicited takeover bid for the company and its 40% interest in the Copper Canyon copper-gold project in…
Western Copper plans to produce more at Casino
Western Copper (WRN-T) says its Casino Gold and Copper project in the Yukon can process more ore than previously believed. The company has been in the midst of updating its pre-feasibility study from 2008 ever since it released a significantly…
Geo Minerals goes after Arizona porphyry copper targets with Inmet
Joint venture partners Geo Minerals (GM-T) and Inmet Mining (IMN-T) have resumed exploration drilling on a copper porphyry target at the Middle Mountain property in south-central Arizona. At least two reverse circulation (RC) holes are planned…
Playfair Mining is high risk, high reward
It’s usually a pretty good sign when a rival for land you stake runs out and buys stock in your company.
Nevsun pours first gold at Bisha (January 04, 2011)
Nevsun Resources (NSU-T, NSU-X) has poured its first gold on time and under budget at Bisha, Eritrea’s first modern-day mine, the company reported today.
Geologix keeps its simple at Tepal
TEPALCATEPEC, MEXICO — In early 2009 Geologix Explorations (GIX-T) found itself at a turning point. The company had just decided not to exercise its right to buy the San Agustin polymetallic project …
Rio Alto to raise $50 million for La Arena
Rio Alto Mining (RIO-V, RIOAF-O) is raising $50 million in a private placement to fund its La Arena copper-gold project, 480 km northwest of Lima in Peru.
Mines Management releases Montanore PEA
Vancouver – Mines Management (MGT-T) has outlined an economic mine plan for its Montanore silver-copper project but questions remain about getting the project permitted.
NovaGold makes run at Copper Canyon partner (December 22, 2010)
Just days before Christmas, NovaGold Resources (NG-T, NG-X) has surprised Copper Canyon Resources (CPY-V) by announcing plans to make an unsolicited takeover bid for the company and its 40% interest in the Copper Canyon copper-gold project in…