Editorial: Silver goes its own way
The latest silver-market review by Thomson Reuters GFMS shows that silver has been charting its own path this year amongst the precious metals.
Articles by Northern Miner Staff
U.S. markets, Nov. 11-15
The Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500 Index had another week of record highs. The Dow edged 1.27% higher to close the week at 15,961.70, while the S&P 500 advanced 1.56% to 1,798.18. The Philadelphia Gold & Silver Index…
Hecla sees potential in junior explorers
VANCOUVER — The market landscape has shifted for juniors with exploration-stage assets. And though equity markets remain tough, there are opportunities for producers like U.S.-based Hecla Mining (NYSE: HL) that are looking to get…
Toronto Stock Exchange, Nov. 11-15
The S&P/TSX Composite Index was up 88 points to 13,482.57 points for the period, with signs that economic stimulus from central banks could continue.
Delays force Turquoise Hill into $2.4B rights offering
VANCOUVER — Unresolved ownership issues mean Turquoise Hill Resources (TSX: TRQ; NYSE: TRQ) and the Mongolian government will have to spend more time at the negotiating table before resuming underground expansion at the Oyu Tolgoi…
Potash Ridge’s SOP story in Utah
VANCOUVER — A prefeasibility study suggests Potash Ridge’s (TSX: PRK; US-OTC: POTRF) Blawn Mountain project in Utah could be transformed for US$1.1 billlion into an economic, long-life, open-pit mine producing high-quality potash.
Production up, costs down for Lake Shore
Lake Shore Gold (TSX: LSG; NYSE-MKT: LSG) has served up an improved cost structure and stronger operating results in Ontario’s Timmins gold camp.
Reservoir’s success in Serbia
Reservoir Minerals (TSXV: RMC; US-OTC: RVRLF) has been attracting attention as it proves up the Timok copper-gold discovery in the Bor district of eastern Serbia. The latest evidence: Scotiabank Mining analyst Mike Hocking has initiated…
Commentary: Restructuring alternatives for Canadian companies
As terms such as “proposal”, “CCAA” and “bankruptcy” are mentioned frequently in Canadian business news these days, it’s important to understand what they actually mean, and when and how they may be of…
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.
Argonaut picks up coveted asset in Mexico from Silver Standard
When Peter Dougherty and his team were putting together Argonaut Gold (TSX: AR; US-OTC: ARNGF) in 2009, the San Agustin gold property — near Argonaut’s flagship El Castillo gold mine in Mexico’s Durango state — was one…
Metals, mining and money markets
Spot pricesCourtesy of ScotiabankTuesday, November 5, 2013Precious MetalsPrice…