Gold Fields eyes Bear Lake’s assets
Gold Fields (GFI-N) has signalled interest to acquire a majority stake in Bear Lake Gold’s (BLG-V) early stage exploration assets, driving shares of the Ontario-focused junior up 50% on April 10.
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Yamana produces more but misses expectations
Yamana Gold (YRI-T, AUY-N) reported impressive production– results but failed to impress the market with its latest financial -results.
Osisko misses the spot
Osisko Mining (OSK-T) had a rough start as it kicked off its first full year at the Malartic gold operation near Val d’Or, Que., with operational setbacks impacting first-quarter performance, coupled by a temporary shutdown of the…
Aurizon lifts Q1 profits
Aurizon Mines (ARZ-T, AZK-X) boosts its first-quarter profit by 238% as it maintained production levels and benefited from higher gold prices.
Highgrade over short interval for BonTerra
BonTerra Resources (BTR-V) released an eye catching drill result that maybe isn’t as noteworthy as it seems at first blush.
[Update] Osisko shuts Malartic mill after fire
Osisko Mining (OSK-T) saw its shares initially drop after reporting a fire that broke out at its flagship Canadian Malartic gold operation in Quebec on Wednesday night.
Jaguar calls off search for suitor
After a long ordeal Jaguar Mining (JAG-T, JAG-N) hasn’t been able to close a deal for the company and is dissolving its special committee of directors charged with examining possible takeovers.
Updated: Anti-mining protest fizzles at Fortuna’s San Jose mine
VANCOUVER — After boldly promising to indefinitely shut down Fortuna Silver Mines’ (FVI-T, FSM-N) San Jose mine in Mexico’s Oaxaca state, a group of between 80 and 120 protesters showed up at the mine site on Monday and were…
Miranda looks for a winning ticket
This year marks Miranda Gold’s (MAD-V) most active drill season to date, with partners spending between $5 million and $7 million to test at least seven of the company’s nine joint-venture projects.
Torex hits open-pit resource target at Morelos
VANCOUVER — Toronto-based Torex Gold (TXG-T) is navigating the often tricky waters that mark the transition between being an exploration outfit and a mine developer. With an updated resource estimate to kick-off May, and a bankable…
Foran jumps into action in Saskatchewan
Foran Mining (FOM-V) is gaining steam at its flagship McIlvenna Bay volcanogenic massive sulphide (VMS) project in Saskatchewan, west of Flin Flon, Man.
La Ronge gold district regains its old shine
The 1980s were a booming time for the La Ronge gold belt near the town of La Ronge in north-central Saskatchewan, with between 60 and 80 companies exploring on the ground and several hundred thousand ounces mined. But a tough market and mixed…