Ecuador’s constitutional court allows referendums on new mining projects
Ecuador’s highest court has ruled that communities have the right to hold referendums on whether or not proposed large and medium-scale mines can move forward,…
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SolGold receives US$100M injection from Franco-Nevada
Ecuador-focused miner SolGold (TSX: SOLG; LSE: SOLG) said today that it had received $100 million from streaming company Franco-Nevada (TSX: FNV; NYSE: FNV), which it…
Cornerstone Capital seeks to replace SolGold’s board over mismanagement, transparency
Cornerstone Capital Resources (TSXV: CGP) plans to call a meeting of SolGold’s (TSX: SOLG; LSE: SOLG) shareholders to replace the company’s entire board, the investor…
SolGold offers $140M for Cornerstone Capital
SolGold (TSX: SOLG; LSE: SOLG) is trying to buy Cornerstone Capital Resources (TSXV: CGP), which owns a minority stake in the Alpala copper-gold project, part…
SolGold seeks US$20M to prevent takeover attempts
Ecuador-focused miner SolGold (TSX: SOLG; LSE: SOLG) is bolstering its defences against a takeover by fundraising to raise a minimum of £16 million (US$20 million)…
JV Article: Tempus Resources funds gold exploration in Canada and Ecuador with A$4M raise
Australia-based Tempus Resources (ASX: TMR) has raised A$4 million (US$2.6 million) in a private placement to fund exploration work at its Blackdome-Elizabeth project in B.C.,…
SolGold scores US$150M funding deal from Franco-Nevada
Ecuador-focused SolGold (TSX: SOLG; LSE: SOLG) has secured up to US$150 million from streaming company Franco–Nevada (TSX: FNV; NYSE: FNV), which it will use to…
TSX rises, April 27-May 1: MAG Silver, Lundin Gold, Troilus, SolGold
The S&P/TSX Composite Index rose 1.39% to 14,620.30 during the April 27-May 1 trading week. The Global Mining Index fell 0.81% to 82.25 and the…
SolGold’s Ecuador copper project grows
SolGold’s (TSX: SOLG; LSE: SOLG) Cascabel copper-gold asset in Ecuador received a boost on Tuesday after a long-awaited third resource update for Alpala, the project’s…
Global Exploration Snapshot: West Africa and South America remain popular
Rising gold prices and better operational and financial discipline are motivating companies more than ever to seek new ounces to fill their production pipelines. Below…
Ecuador court allows public referendums on mining projects
Ecuador’s constitutional court has ruled that communities have the right to hold public referendums on whether or not to allow a mining project to go…
BHP boosts investment in SolGold
BHP Billiton (NYSE: BHP) is spending US$22 million to boost its stake in SolGold (TSX: SOLG; LON: SOLG) to 14.7% from 11.1%, making it one…