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Articles by Northern Miner Staff
Goldcorp falls short of production targets, again
Before Goldcorp (G-T, GG-N) began commercial production at its expanded Red Lake gold mine on Jan. 1, 2001, the company was a 100,000- oz.-a-year mid-tier gold producer struggling to become a senior gold miner. But by the end of the year, Red…
Tigray on the hunt for another Bisha
Recent drilling at Tigray Resources’ (TIG-V) flagship Harvest copper-gold-silver project in northern Ethiopia has returned several high-grade intercepts, including 21 metres grading 5.7% copper, 1.5 grams gold per tonne, 18 grams silver per…
Golden Predator makes gains in the Yukon
Golden Predator (GPD-T) started strong in 2012 with more drill results from the Sleeman zone at its flagship Brewery Creek deposit and a new gold discovery at Cache Creek. Golden Predator is the largest active-exploration property holder in the…
Hecla closes Lucky Friday for one year
Mining analyst Chris Lichtenheldt of UBS Investment Research has cut his 12-month target price on Hecla Mining (HL-N) to US$8 per share from his earlier forecast of US$9.85 per share, after the silver miner announced it has been forced to close…
Midas leading the pack of Idaho gold explorers
Just six months after completing its $45.2-million initial public offering in July, Midas Gold (MAX-T) has firmly emerged as the top gold explorer in Idaho following the state’s recent resurgence as a prospective mining jurisdiction.
Woulfe scopes Muguk’s charm
Woulfe Mining (WOF-V), pleased with an initial resource at the Muguk gold-silver project in South Korea, has started a scoping study at the past-producing mine.
Alexis keeps busy with Lac Herbin and Snow Lake
This year will be busy one for Alexis Minerals (AMC-T) as it fixes the operating Lac Herbin gold mine in Val-d’Or, Que., and moves the Snow Lake gold mine in Manitoba closer to production.
Commentary: Major investments return to BC
B.C. is on the cusp of regaining its rightful position as one of the best jurisdictions in the world to explore and develop mineral resources.
African Metals held up by violence and rain
National elections in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have held up African Metals (AFR-V) in the development of its Luisha South copper and cobalt project.
People
Bear Creek Mining – Lisa May appointed director of investor relations.
Correction
In “PDAC 2012 Awards” (TNM, Jan. 16-22, 2012, Page B14) the date of the awards evening should have read March 5, 2012.