OceanaGold boosts resource at Waihi mine in New Zealand
OceanaGold (TSX: OGC) has grown the indicated resource for its Martha underground project at its Waihi gold mine in New Zealand by 136% and inferred resources by 97%. “Over the past…
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Gold Standard Ventures’ Railroad an ‘attractive target,’ Macquarie says
With Barrick Gold’s (TSX: ABX; NYSE: GOLD) now-abandoned hostile takeover bid for Newmont Mining (NYSE: NEM) putting new scrutiny of both companies’ assets in Nevada, Gold Standard Ventures’ (TSX: GSV;…
Newmont rejects Barrick takeover, suggests Nevada JV
Barrick Gold (TSX: ABX; NYSE: GOLD) is attempting to “bite off substantially more than it can chew,” and has “a poor M&A track record,” Newmont Mining (NYSE: NEM) CEO Gary…
Vancouver AI firm Andritz takes top spot at Goldcorp’s #DisruptMining
Vancouver-based artificial intelligence (AI) and automation supplier Andritz took home first place during the finale of the 2019 annual installment of Goldcorp’s (TSX: G; NYSE: GG) #DisruptMining mining innovation contest…
Bristow, Harquail, Letwin, Marrone and Thomas to headline TNM’s Canadian Mining Symposium in May
The Canadian Mining Symposium, presented by The Northern Miner in cooperation with the High Commission of Canada in the United Kingdom, is returning to Canada House on Trafalgar Square in…
Global Exploration Snapshot: The Americas, West Africa and Australasia remain popular
While gold miners have been making substantial profits in recent quarters thanks to rising gold prices and better operational and financial discipline, they continue to seek new ounces via the…
Base Metals & Battery Minerals Snapshot: Seven juniors exploring for base metals and battery minerals
Exploration for base metals has taken on a new urgency in the last couple of years, as the electric vehicle revolution proceeds apace, with its need for substantially more copper…
Suppliers Snapshot: Five firms supporting industry with critical solutions
The mineral development industry continues to rely on and support a varied network of suppliers. From early-stage exploration to decommissioning, suppliers are there every step of the way, providing the…
Ecuador mineral development hits a few snags
SANTIAGO, CHILE — From barely featuring on the global mining map at the start of this century, Ecuador has moved rapidly to become one of the most dynamic jurisdictions in…
Odds ‘n’ Sods: Memories of Rudy in Indonesia
The year was 1975, and I was involved with initial exploration of the Ertsberg East skarn system (GBT, IOZ and DOZ copper deposits) for Freeport Exploration on the island of…
Monarques Gold grows McKenzie Break deposit in Quebec
Assays are back for the first 21 holes of a 61-hole drill program completed at Monarques Gold’s (TSX: MQR; US-OTC: MRQFR) McKenzie Break project and have extended the deposit laterally…
Gold & Precious Metals Snapshot: Drills turn across the Americas in search of precious metals
Gold and silver remain the preferred targets for North American mineral explorers, with thousands of campaigns ongoing across the globe. Here is a look at eight such companies. ALAMOS GOLD…