Articles by Northern Miner Staff

U.S. equities slide, Apr. 30-May 1

It was one of the worst weeks on Wall Street so far this year. Ahead of key elections in Europe that threatened to derail advocates of tough austerity measures in France and Greece, U.S. payroll data showed that hiring in the U.S. slowed for a…



An aerial view of Xstrata and Erdene Resource Development's Donkin coal project site on the coast of Nova Scotia's Cape Breton Island. Photo by Erdene Resource Development

Xstrata seeks buyer for Donkin

Xstrata Coal, a subsidiary of diversified miner Xstrata (XTA-L), is looking to sell its 75% stake in the Donkin coal project in Atlantic Canada.  


Surface facilities at Claude Resources' Seabee gold mine in Saskatchewan's La Ronge gold belt. Photo by Claude Resources

La Ronge gold district regains its old shine

The 1980s were a booming time for the La Ronge gold belt near the town of La Ronge in north-central Saskatchewan, with between 60 and 80 companies exploring on the ground and several hundred thousand ounces mined. But a tough market and mixed…


A drill rig at Karnalyte Resources' flagship potash project near Wynyard, Saskatchewan. Photo by Karnalyte Resources

Potash a hot commodity on the Canadian prairies

With the world’s  population marching upward, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture estimating this year we’ll see the largest U.S. corn crop in 75 years, it may be no surprise that potash exploration and project development…


Iamgold to scoop up Trelawney

In a move to expand its Canadian portfolio, Iamgold (IMG-T, IAG-N) has tabled an offer to buy junior Trelawney Mining and Exploration (TRR-V) for its Côté Lake gold project in northern Ontario. 



A worker splits core at Avanti Mining's Kitsault molybdenum project in northern British Columbia. Photo by Avanti Mining

Avanti secures $640M financing for Kitsault

Avanti Mining (AVT-V) has secured a much-needed major financing for its Kitsault molybdenum mine in northern B.C., with five lenders agreeing to provide up to $640 million in loans.






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