Bellhaven drills into third porphyry at La Mina
VANCOUVER — Patience is paying off for Bellhaven Copper & Gold (TSXV: BHV).
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Southern Arc proves up initial West Lombok resource
VANCOUVER – After more than 40,000 metres of drilling, Southern Arc Minerals (TSXV: SA) has calculated an initial resource for its West Lombok property in Indonesia that supports the company’s plan to develop a multi-pit gold mine at the…
Mega Uranium eyes JV with Cameco at Kintyre
VANCOUVER — It’s been a busy month on the deal front for Toronto-based junior Mega Uranium (TSX: MGA). In mid-June Mega announced a proposed merger with peer Rockgate Capital (TSX: RGT), which would create a cashed-up…
MagIndustries completes deals with Chinese contractors for African project
In the last few days, MagIndustries (TSX: MAA) has finalized agreements with two Chinese contractors to build its 1.2 million-tonne-per year Mengo potash project in the Republic of Congo.
Detour getting Detour Lake into game shape
Detour Gold (TSX: DGC) continues to whip its recently commissioned Detour Lake gold mine into shape.
BMO gives thumbs up to Continental Gold’s Buritica
“If grade is king,” Continental Gold’s (TSX: CNL) Buritica project in Colombia “is a grand prince,” Brian Quast of BMO Capital Markets writes in a research note.
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Torex delivers the goods at Morelos
Torex Gold Resources (TSX: TXG) is proving that its Morelos gold-silver project in Mexico isn’t just about near-term production, but also exploration upside.
Procon invests $12M in Fortune Minerals
Procon Resources, a Vancouver-based mining contractor that is majority owned by China CAMC Engineering, is making an $11.7-million strategic investment in Fortune Minerals (TSX: FT) at a price of 40¢ per share — a 14% premium over…
Mongolian voters re-elect president Elbegdorj
The re-election in Mongolia in late June of incumbent President Tsakhia Elbegdorj of the Democratic Party has elicited a lot of commentary on just what the result may mean for foreign mining companies in this enormous country of mountains,…
Fostering ‘Mining Minds’
Mining Minds is a new initiative aimed at educating young people about Canada’s geology and mineral resources while promoting the mining industry and related career opportunities.
Osisko sheds light on mystery Mexican project
VANCOUVER — Last October, Osisko Mining (TSX: OSK) made a rather odd announcement. The Montreal-based, Eastern Canada-focused gold miner reported it had staked just shy of 10,000 sq. km in Mexico, but wouldn’t be telling anyone the…