Tanzanian Royalty ramps it up in northern Tanzania
Tanzanian Royalty Exploration (TNX-T, TRX-X) made good on its word to get things moving at its Itetemia and Luhala gold projects in northern Tanzania’s Lake Victoria goldfields.
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Molycorp secures US$390M for growth
U.S. rare earths producer Molycorp (MCP-N) is giving Chile-based Molymet 12.5 million shares in exchange for US$390 million.
Canada and China sign landmark uranium agreement
A new trade deal allowing Canadian uranium exports to China is eliciting cheers from uranium companies across the country. The deal was one of several agreements signed during a visit to China in early February by Canadian Prime Minister…
Marathon Gold goes the distance in Idaho, Newfoundland
Newfoundland-focused explorer Marathon Gold (MOZ-T) is ramping up its U.S. presence with a 20,000-metre drill program at its Golden Chest gold mine project in Idaho and a historic Bonanza gold mine acquisition across the state line in Oregon.
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Coeur d’Alene Mines — Randy Buffington appointed senior VP of operations.
Grande Cache rises as deal nears completion
Investment Canada shunned critics and gave a nod to Winsway Coking Coal’s bid for Calgary-based Grande Cache Coal (GCE-T).
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Orezone turns assets to cash in Burkina
Being in a gold-rich country before the mining world gets turned on to it can pay some handsome dividends, as Orezone Gold (ORE-T) is proving in Burkina Faso.
Idaho: More than just the Midas touch
Ask a mining investor about gold in Idaho and Midas Gold (MAX-T) will likely be the first name that pops up. The company has put itself at the forefront of the conversation by proving up 5.8 million oz. of the yellow metal at its Golden…
Pilot Gold searches for next Long Canyon
On the hunt for the next Long Canyon gold deposit, Fronteer Gold spin-out Pilot Gold (PLG-T) has found encouragement some 75 km southeast of its original Nevada discovery.
Eagles, Buffalos and America the Beautiful: Investing in US coins
From gold- or silver-backed exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to high-risk junior exploration plays, options, futures, coins, bars or shares in senior mining companies, the modern investor has no shortage of ways to invest in precious metals.
Yukon-Nevada restarts production at Jerritt Canyon
Yukon-Nevada Gold (YNG-T) has released a slew of positive drill results as it advances its Jerritt Canyon gold mining complex in northeast Nevada.