Cameco closes Nukem acquisition
It took longer than expected, but Cameco (CCO-T, CCJ-N) has cleared all its regulatory hurdles and acquired nuclear fuel trader Nukem Energy GmbH.
Canada
Bayfield hits more high grade
With each new drill hole, Bayfield Ventures (BYV-V) is learning more about a high-grade gold-silver shoot that extends from its East Burns zone towards the Intrepid gold-silver zone on Rainy River Resources’ (RR-T) surrounding property.
Clifton Star hits PEA milestone at Duparquet
VANCOUVER — The way forward continues to come into focus for junior explorer Clifton Star Resources (CFO-V) at its multi-million ounce Duparquet gold property in northwestern Quebec — 50 km by road to the north of the mining town of…
[Update] Brigus looks to a brighter 2013
Brigus Gold (BRD-T, BRD-X) has hit its 2012 production target and is eyeing more gold production and growth in the new year.
Commentary: The case for random alcohol testing by employers in dangerous workplaces
On Dec. 7, 2012, the Supreme Court of Canada heard argument on the subject of random alcohol testing by employers in dangerous workplaces. The case arose from a union grievance and arbitration challenging the policy of Irving Pulp & Paper…
Harry Winston sells jewelry arm to Swatch for $1 billion
VANCOUVER – Eight years after getting into the jewelry sector, Harry Winston Diamond (HW-T) is locking in its gains and getting out, selling its luxury retail unit to Switzerland’s Swatch Group in a $1-billion deal.
TSX Venture continues to climb, Jan. 7-11
VANCOUVER — The S&P TSX Venture Composite Index posted a second consecutive gain during the Jan. 7-11 trading period, rising 0.98% to 1,240.25 points for a 12.02 point weekly jump.
Karnalyte scores foreign investment for Wynyard
VANCOUVER — Alberta-based Karnalyte Resources (KRN-T) received a financial boost in its drive to develop its wholly-owned Wynyard potash project — located outside the township of Wynyard, Saskatchewan — when India’s…
Gold Reach climbs on more long Ootsa intercepts
VANCOUVER – Drills continue to return long mineralized intercepts from the West Seel zone at Gold Reach Resources’ (GRV-V) Ootsa property in northwest British Columbia.
Metanor steps into the future
Make a wrong turn while driving along the streets of one of Canada’s great mining towns and you may feel you’ve gone through a portal into the past.
Canada Lithium inks off-take agreement
Two months after signing an off-take agreement with one of China’s largest commodities traders, Canada Lithium (CLQ-T) has sealed a second deal with one of Japan’s largest commodities trading companies, Marubeni Corporation.
Bayfield hits more high-grade at Burns Block
VANCOUVER – With each new drill hole Bayfield Ventures (BYV-V) is learning more about a high-grade gold-silver shoot that extends from its East Burns zone towards the Intrepid gold-silver zone on Rainy River Resources’ (RR-T)…