Typhoon Haiyan: The relief after the storm
Typhoon Haiyan swept across the Philippines on Nov. 8, killing nearly 4,000 people, with thousands more missing and feared dead.
Articles by Northern Miner Staff
Hound looks like a winner for Endeavour
VANCOUVER — The Houndé project in Burkina Faso could be developed into a mine churning out almost 180,000 oz. gold annually for an investment of just US$315 million, according to a new feasibility study from Endeavour Mining (TSX:…
Dynacor’s strategy sets it apart
TUMIPAMPA, PERU — Junior exploration budgets have shrivelled by as much as 39% this year according to a study released in October by SNL Metals Economics Group, but a visit to Dynacor Gold Mines’ (TSX: DNG; US-OTC: DNGDF) operations…
Solid Resources teams with Glencore in Spain
VANCOUVER — Good relationships in Spain have paid off for B.C.-based explorer Solid Resources (TSXV: SRW; US-OTC: SLDRF).
Marathon expands gold potential in Newfoundland’s Central Mineral Belt
In the final days of October, Marathon Gold (TSX: MOZ; US-OTC: MGDPF) reported grab samples of up to 58.13 grams gold per tonne in a new area of quartz-tourmaline-pyrite (QTP) veining it has found in the Sprite zone, 1.5 km along strike from…
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.
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…
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.