Rio Grande shows growth potential for Antares, Mansfield (June 03, 2008)
Vancouver – Three step-out holes at the Rio Grande copper-gold project in northwestern Argentina returned strong in…
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Probe, Noront mull McFauld’s Lake deal
Probe Mines (PRB-V) has delayed a drill program at its McFauld’s West property to see how talks go between it and N…
Kinbauri drilling hints at Black Skarn extension
The latest assays from Kinbauri Gold’s (KNB-V) infill drill program at the El Valle mine in Spain show high-grade mineralization that could extend the Black Skarn North zone, possibly linking it up wi…
Supercycle skeptics sound off
For the last two weeks, we’ve been hearing mostly positive views about the commodity supercycle. In the last of a 3-part series, more supercycle skeptics have their say.
Strait Gold expands grassroots exploration in Peru (June 02, 2008)
Hoping to one day fill a void left by major companies, Peru-focused Strait Gold (SRD-V, SAIDF-O) has grown from one to four early-stage projects since going public in fall 2006.
Japan makes plans for energy and resources
Japan has a developed economy, ranking as the second largest economy behind the U.S., and the country is a part of …
Copper supply to remain tight until 2010, Citigroup forecasts
Copper prices are often viewed as a barometer for many other base metals and if current indications are any guidet…
First Metals moves on Magusi development
First Metals (FMA-T) has just received permission to develop an underground access ramp to extract a 50,000 tonne b…
Chariot sorts out delays to Mina Justa feasibility
Investors awaiting the completion of Chariot Resources’ (CHD-T, CHDSF-O) feasibility study for the Mina Justa copper deposit at its Marcona project, in Peru, will have to wait a little bit longer.
Golden Goose raises Lac Levac resource (May 26, 2008)
Golden Goose Resources (GGRV, GGOSF-O) has released an updated resource for its Lac Levac copper-nickel-cobalt-platinum group elements project near Nemiscau, in the James Bay area of northern Quebec.
Farallon hits new highgrade near decline
VANCOUVER — The sun is shining on Farallon Resources (FAN-T, FRLLF-O). The company is just a few months shy of production at Campo Morado, in Mexico, and now drills have hit a new high-grade zone clo…
The supercycle: Sprott weighs in
Last week, proponents of the commoditysupercycle shared their views. This week, we’ll hear from a supercycle believer, Eric Sprott, and a skeptic, Jeffrey Christian.