Columbus grows Paul Isnard
The latest results from Columbus Gold’s (CGT-V) Paul Isnard gold project in French Guiana have the company thinking big.
Articles by Northern Miner Staff
U.S. equity markets climb higher, Mar. 12-16
Optimism about the U.S. economy sent the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500 Index both up 2.4% during the Mar. 12-16 trading week, with the DJIA closing at 13,232.62 points and the S&P 500 at 1,404.17. Upbeat economic news…
Venture declines in March 12-16 period
Vancouver – The S&P TSX Venture Composite Index was down 43.64 points in the March 12-16 period, ending at 1,606.17 points after dipping to as low as 1,585 points. Volume ranged widely, from roughly 77 million shares traded early in…
The TSX falls again, March 12-16
The S&P/TSX Composite Index slid for the third consecutive week, ending March 12-16 down 0.05% or less than 7 points from the previous week at 12,496.96.
TSX short positions
Short positions outstanding at Feb. 29/12 (with changes from Feb. 15/12).
TSX Venture short positions
Short positions outstanding at Feb. 29/12 (with changes from Feb. 15/12).
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Nunatsiavut government lifts moratorium on uranium
A measure of certainty mixed with relief has flooded back into the market about uranium exploration in Labrador after the Nunatsiavut government lifted its three-year moratorium on working, producing, mining and developing uranium on lands…
First Uranium to sell its South African assets
First Uranium (FIU-T) says it will sell chief assets — the Mine Waste Solutions (MWS) tailings recovery project and the Ezulwini gold-uranium mine, both in South Africa — for US$405 million as the underperforming junior…
Coro takes a second swing at San Jorge
One week after renegotiating a purchase agreement on its San Jorge copper-gold porphyry project in Argentina’s Mendoza province, Coro Mining (COP-T) will take another shot at getting the government permits it needs to proceed with mine…
Prophecy Platinum and Ursa Major to merge
Looking to add near-term production potential, Prophecy Platinum (NKL-V) has entered a binding letter of agreement to merge with Ursa Major Minerals (UMJ-T) in an all-share deal.
La Ronge soars 150% on preliminary results from Preview
Add La Ronge Gold (LAR-V) to the list of junior gold explorers that enjoyed triple-digit percent gains this quarter.