Foran tables initial resource for Bigstone copper deposit in Saskatchewan
Developer Foran Mining (TSXV: FOM) has tabled an initial resource estimate for its wholly owned Bigstone deposit on the 161-sq.-km Bigstone property, 25 km to…
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Northern Vertex, Eclipse Gold to merge and create new US gold producer
Northern Vertex Mining (TSXV: NEE; US-OTC: NHVCF) and Eclipse Gold Mining (TSXV: EGLD; US-OTC: EGLPF) have entered into a definitive arrangement agreement for an at-market…
OceanaGold soars on Philippine’s move to reopen Didipio
OceanaGold (TSX: OGC; ASX: OGC) closed 32% higher on the Australian Stock Exchange on Dec. 7 after announcing that the Philippine government is moving forward…
IGO in talks to buy into Tianqi’s Greenbushes lithium mine
Shares in Australian nickel-gold miner IGO Ltd (ASX: IGO) came to a trading halt today following several reports that the company was in advanced talks to…
The Northern Miner’s most clicked stories in 2020
As we near the end of 2020, the Northern Miner has compiled its list of the top ten most-clicked stories on our website. The stories…
OceanaGold looks to extend the mine life of Macraes
OceanaGold (TSX: OGC; ASX: OGC) has received permits for three deposits at its Macraes gold mine, about 60 km north of Dunedin in the South Island…
Seabridge grows footprint in B.C. with Pretium asset buy
Canada’s Seabridge Gold (TSX: SEA; NYSE: SA) is buying Pretium Resources’ (NYSE: PVG) Snowfield property in northwest British Columbia for $100 million in cash, a 1.5% net…
Video: AWS, OpsGuru, Xerris Thought Leadership Panel on cloud technology at the Global Mining Symposium
AWS, OpsGuru, Xerris – Thought Leadership Panel – GMS: November 12th, 2020 from The Northern Miner on Vimeo.
Glencore chooses coal head Gary Nagle as new CEO
Mining and commodities trader Glencore (LSE: GLEN) said today that Gary Nagle, the head of its coal division, would replace Ivan Glasenberg as the company’s top boss early…
Quo Vadis? Mining, metals and minerals in a circular economy
We are all familiar with the principles and practice of recycling and re-using, and for many it is a common practice of daily life. Our…
Tailings dam management not just ‘engineering challenge’ ERM says
Sustainability consulting firm ERM says the mining industry needs to do more to prevent tailings dam disasters and notes that a further possible 19 incidents…
Video: Haywood Securities’ David Elliott at the Global Mining Symposium
David Elliott – Featured Speaker – GMS: November 10th, 2020 from The Northern Miner on Vimeo.