Mining sector supports students of economic geology
VANCOUVER — Despite tough times, it seems the mining sector recognizes a valuable charity when it sees one.
Articles by Northern Miner Staff
Centerra posts strong Q4, unveils Oksut PEA
VANCOUVER — Producer Centerra Gold (TSX: CG; US-OTC: CAGDF) has been making headlines due to its negotiation with the Kyrgyzstan government over the ownership structure at its flagship Kumtor gold mine, 350 km southeast of the capital…
Kaiser: Zinc uptrend could benefit these three juniors
Like many metal-market observers, John Kaiser of Kaiser Research Online sees opportunity in zinc.
U.S. equities slip, Feb. 17-21
Economic indicators in the U.S. were mixed, with the dollar falling at the start of the week to its lowest level since January and data mid-week showing housing starts in January posted their largest drop in three years, while U.S. factory…
Platinum Group unveils Waterberg PEA
VANCOUVER — Roughly three years ago junior Platinum Group Metals (TSX: PTM; NYSE-MKT: PLG) made its Waterberg discovery on the North Limb of South Africa’s prolific Bushveld complex, and the company has had the project on the fast…
Commentary: Income tax changes for miners in Canada and Quebec
The past months have brought many changes to the taxation of the mining industry in Canada. These new measures generally have the effect of tightening access to certain tax incentives specific to the mining sector, both at the federal and…
Panoro looks forward to ‘transformational year’
Luquman Shaheen, the CEO of Panoro Minerals (TSXV: PML; US-OTC: POROF), remains upbeat and optimistic about the prospects of the company’s Cotabambas copper–gold–silver–molybdenum project and Antilla…
Commentary: US streaming contracts create unique opportunities
Mine operators are facing increasing challenges to obtain financing in today’s economic environment. Traditional sources of financing, such as the debt and equity markets, are becoming scarcer and many mining companies, particularly…
Commentary: A better response to Mexico’s new mining taxes
The recently introduced mining tax regime in Mexico has been widely criticized by mining company executives, the business press, and a variety of mining lawyers, newsletter writers and consultants. The reform includes a 7.5% royalty along with…
Allana Potash and ICL form strategic alliance
Israel Chemical Ltd. and Canada’s Allana Potash (TSX: AAA; US-OTC: ALLRF) have struck a landmark deal in which ICL — the world’s sixth-largest potash producer and a leading provider of pure phosphoric acid — will provide…
Kinross heading in the right direction
While it hasn’t been green pastures for any of the major gold producers over the last year, perhaps none have had it as rough as Kinross Gold (TSX: K; NYSE: KGC).
Eurasian seeks IOCG in Sweden
KIRUNA, SWEDEN — Eurasian Minerals (TSXV: EMX; NYSE-MKT: EMXX) is a prospect generator. The company takes its prime assets — deep geological expertise and skill navigating difficult socio-political settings — to…