[Update] Brigus to drive production growth
Brigus Gold (BRD-T) says gold production will increase as it ramps up the Black Fox mine and exploration efforts in Timmins, Ont.
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Manson Creek shares surge on new gossans in Yukon
Shares of Manson Creek Resources (MCK-V) surged 185.7% on news it had discovered three new natural spring gossans on its Tell property immediately south of Atac Resources’ (ATC-V) Rau claims in the Yukon.
Venture gains for third straight week
Vancouver – The S&P TSX Venture Exchange Index rose for the third week in a row during the July 18-22 period, gaining 52.22 points to close at 2,059.60. From a strictly technical perspective, this year’s market downturn appears to have…
Wallbridge eyes producer status
It’s been a slow ride for Wallbridge Mining (WM-T), but one that has been picking up. With one spin out, another in the making and a project near production, the explorer is ready to change gears.
Joe Conway to lead combined Northgate and Primero
Only a year after Joe Conway took the helm at Primero Mining (P-T), the former Iamgold (IMG-T, IAG-N) president and CEO is set for another big change.
Rainy River rains gold
A spectacular intersect of 1,335 grams gold per tonne and 76.7 grams silver in 2 metres, just 42 metres below the surface, sent shares of Rainy River Resources (RR-V) up 29¢, or 3%, to $10.05 per share.
Fortune, Posco to hook up
To advance its Mount Klappan anthracite coal project in northwest B.C., Fortune Minerals (FT-T) is partnering with South Korean steelmaker Posco.
Pele shares surge on Eco Ridge’s PEA
Pele Mountain Resources’ (GEM-V) shares got a healthy boost on the back of a positive preliminary economic assessment (PEA) that shows its Eco Ridge rare earth element (REE) and uranium project in Elliot Lake, Ont., could potentially be…
Commentary: Goldcorp-Cree agreement sets a precedent
For the first time since the Agreement Respecting a New Relationship Between the Cree Nation and the Government of Quebec (the Peace of the Braves) was signed in 2002, a major collaboration agreement was concluded in February 2011 between a…
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Stewart Group beefs up capacity
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Alamos Gold – Leonard Harris retired as a director.
Champion Minerals shares jump on ArcelorMittal rumour
As rumours swirl that Champion Minerals (CHM-T) might become a takeover target for ArcelorMittal (MT-N), the junior has adopted a shareholder rights plan. The news sent the company’s shares up 20%, or 30¢ apiece, on July 4 to close at…