Articles by Northern Miner Staff


Workers at Primero's San Dimas gold-silver mine, bordering the Mexican states of Durango and Sinaloa. Credit: Primero Mining

Primero eyes growth after a strong Q3

Cash-rich miner Primero Mining (TSX: P; NYSE: PPP) is steaming ahead on the back off a strong third-quarter and a healthy cash position to support its near-term growth plans in Mexico.




A worker operates a gas-powered Winkie Drill at Adamera Resources' Poland-China gold project in Washington. Credit: Adamera Resources

Adamera eyes golden upside in historic Washington

VANCOUVER — Vancouver-based Adamera Minerals (TSXV: ADZ) has cut ties with its uranium assets in Nunavut, and picked up gold projects in a less logistically challenging locale: Washington state.


Newmont leads by example

The last few weeks have been upbeat for Newmont Mining (TSX: NMC; NYSE: NEM). The has brought two of its projects into commercial production on schedule and budget: Akyem in Ghana and Phoenix Copper in Nevada. And Newmont revealed in its…


Belo Sun getting closer at Volta Grande

Belo Sun Mining (TSX: BSX) was  close to seeing construction begin on its Volta Grande project in Brazil but due to recent events in Brazil’s Para State it will have to wait a few more weeks to see if it gets approval.


Trucks used to haul ore from the Ying mine to the mill. Credit: Silvercorp Metals

Silvercorp struggles with operational issues at Ying

VANCOUVER — It was a tough quarter for China-focused producer Silvercorp Metals (TSX: SVM) as the company grappled with staffing and cost issues at its flagship Ying silver mining district in the central province of Henan. The company…


An aerial view of Aura's San Andres  gold mine in Honduras. Credit: Aura Minerals

Aura improves ops, but seeks more funds

Aura Minerals’ (TSX: ORA) move to cut costs across its mines has contributed to promising third-quarter results, but the company still has operating and financing hurdles to clear before it can receive better market recognition, says CIBC…


MBAC shows Santana’s feasibility

MBAC Fertilizer (TSX: MBC; US-OTC: MBCFF) is de-risking its Santana phosphate project in Brazil, with a feasibility study showing that the company could, for US$427 million, build a 32-year operation producing 500,000 tonnes of granulated…




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