Endeavour to grow in West Africa with True Gold offer
VANCOUVER — Endeavour Mining (TSX: EDV; US-OTC: EDVMF) CEO Neil Woodyer describes his growth strategy as “buy and build,” and his company is doing a bit of both this year. On…
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Odds ‘n’ Sods: Visiting gold mines in the DPRK
It was 1993. After disappointment with the Louwanzhai gold mine in Yunnan, my employer Normandy Mining wanted a break from China, and we were getting encouragement in Laos with our…
Agnico Eagle making a splash at Whale Tail
Excitement is building for Agnico Eagle Mines (TSX: AEM; NYSE: AEM) at its Amaruq gold project, 300 km west of Hudson Bay, as exploration geologists unveil a robust mineralized system…
Rick Rule shares his outlook on gold, and yes, it’s bullish
You have endured the pain. Will you have the courage to hang around for the gain?” That’s the familiar question Rick Rule, Sprott US Holdings’ president and CEO, posed during…
Centerra CEO touts strong balance sheet, organic growth
VANCOUVER — Centerra Gold (TSX: CG; US-OTC: CAGDF) sits in a relatively enviable position due to a healthy balance sheet and a promising development pipeline, and that’s music to the ears…
Semafo unveils strong economics at Natougou
VANCOUVER — West African-focused producer Semafo (TSX: SMF; US-OTC: SEMFF) looks to have a top-notch asset on its hands with the Natougou gold deposit, which lies 320 km east of the capital…
Continental Gold confirms Buritica’s strong economics
A feasibility study on Continental Gold’s (TSX: CNL; US-OTC: CGOOF) Buritica gold-silver project in Antioquia, Colombia, confirms strong economics for a high-grade underground mine. BMO analyst Brian Quast comments the study…
The Northern Miner podcast – episode 1: Gold spike
Lesley Stokes and Matt Keevil kick off their inaugural recording session from our studio in Vancouver. Topics include the recent spike in gold prices, the lithium boom in Nevada’s Clayton…
Nevsun sees bright future at Bisha
It’s a transformative year for Nevsun Resources (TSX: NSU; NYSE-MKT: NSU), as the company and its 40% joint-venture partner, Eritrean National Mining, remain on schedule and under budget to complete…
Goldcorp’s new-look ‘conservatism’ fails to impress
VANCOUVER — Goldcorp’s (TSX: G; NYSE: GG) first conference call of the year marked a changing of the guard, as well-known executive Chuck Jeannes retired and made way for new…
Continental Gold improves Buritica’s economics
A feasibility study on Continental Gold’s (TSX: CNL; US-OTC: CGOOF) Buritica gold-silver project in Antioquia, Colombia, shows a 10% improvement in total costs and stronger economics for a high-grade underground mine….
Richmont CEO Renaud Adams: ‘Now we control our destiny’
Richmont Mines’ (TSX: RIC; NYSE-MKT: RIC) president and CEO Renaud Adams talked to The Northern Miner about the 187% reserve increase at its two gold mines. Reserves at the Island Gold mine in Ontario grew 206% to…