Articles by Northern Miner Staff

Impact Silver's Capire silver mine, which was suspended in February. Credit: Impact Silver

Impact Silver aims to survive, then thrive

VANCOUVER — It’s been a tough six months for Mexico-focused producer Impact Silver (TSXV: IPT; US-OTC: ISVLF), with falling precious metal prices and declining mill grades leading to net losses totalling US$2.3 million over the…



Robbie Grubbs, environmental engineer, collects baseline ground water samples at Rare Element Resources' Bear Lodge REE property, in support of the Wyoming project's environmental impact statement, currently underway. Credit: Rare Element Resources

Rare Element sees ‘significant change’ in REE markets

VANCOUVER — It’s been over two years since U.S.-based Rare Element Resources (TSX: RES; NYSE-MKT: REE) released an economic study on its Bear Lodge rare earth minerals property in northeastern Wyoming, and according…


First Majestic Silver's La Encantada silver mine in northern Mexico. Credit: First Majestic Silver

First Majestic Silver deepens its Mexican roots

After founding First Quantum Minerals (TSX: FM; LSE: FQM) in 1992 and putting together the early team that was responsible for the company’s first acquisitions in Africa, Keith Neumeyer felt it was time to move on.  The year was…



Workers in the core shack at Almaden Minerals' Ixtaca gold-silver project in Mexico's Puebla state. Credit: Almaden Minerals

Almaden a model of father-son success

Almaden Minerals (TSX: AMM; NYSE-MKT: AAU) has found volcanic-hosted mineralization beside its Ixtaca gold–silver deposit on its 100%-owned Tuligtic project in Puebla state, adding to the prospecting success it has had over the years in…


Corrections

The article “Rockhaven has high hopes for Klaza in Yukon” (T.N.M., Sept. 1-7/14) should have stated that Matt Turner is only the CEO of Rockhaven Resources, while Robert C. Carne serves as president.


Processing facilities at Santacruz Silver Mining's s Rosario silver-gold-zinc-lead mine in Mexico. Credit: Santacruz Silver Mining

Santacruz ramps up its Rosario mine

Santacruz Silver Mining (TSXV: SCZ) is eyeing production growth in Mexico with a ramp up at its Rosario silver–gold–zinc–lead mine.


The Mineral Park copper-molybdenum mine in Arizona. Credit: Mercator Minerals

Mercator on life support

Financially troubled producer Mercator Minerals (TSX: ML; US-OTC: MLKKF) has filed for protection from its creditors in Canada and the U.S.


Drillers at work at Paramount Gold & Silver's San Miguel gold-silver project in Mexico. Credit: Paramount Gold & Silver

Paramount’s plan for San Miguel

VANCOUVER — Paramount Gold & Silver’s (TSX: PZG; NYSE-MKT: PZG) new strategy at its wholly owned San Miguel gold–silver project in northern Mexico’s prolific Palmarejo district is all about lowering capital…


Primero Mining's San Dimas gold-silver mine in Durango, Mexico, where the company plans to increase production by 25%. Credit: Primero Mining

Primero to expand San Dimas

Primero Mining (TSX: P; PPP: NYSE) has green-lighted an expansion of its San Dimas gold–silver mine in Durango, Mexico, a move that will increase production by 25% at a cost of only $26.4 million.



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