South American Silver releases first Escalones resource
Vancouver – South American Silver (SAC-V) has released a first resource estimate on its wholly-owned Escalones copper-gold-silver project in central Chile.
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Gold-Ore and Astur Gold to merge
Vancouver – European-focused Gold-Ore Resources (GOZ-T) and Astur Gold (AST-V) have decided to join forces to create a single company with one producing gold mine and a second gold project with significant potential.
NovaGold, Barrick table feasibility on Donlin
A second feasibility study on the Donlin gold project in southwestern Alaska puts capital costs at US$6.7 billion – down from US$7 billion – and includes US$834 million for building a 500-km natural gas pipeline and US$984 million in…
Exploration and discovery: Anglo’s perspective
There are only three ways a mining company can provide growth, contended Graham Brown, head of geosciences and exploration for Anglo American (AAL-L), during a presentation at the recent Mines and Money conference in London: You can discover,…
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Aberdeen International (AAB.WT) – Wt buys sh @ $1 to Jun 6/12.
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Andina Minerals (ADM.WT) – Wt buys sh @ $2.25 to Jun 2/12.
London Mining gets the iron ore out of Sierra Leone
The world’s latest iron ore mine comes out of a former key producer that is looking to get back on the mining track.
Virginia Mines a buy or hold near current levels: Cook, Casey
It is no easy task to find junior exploration companies these days with tangible assets and a steady share price able to withstand any mighty downdrafts that could accompany a wide-scale financial system collapse similar to the one seen in the…
PEA sets out $7.7B NPV for Orbite’s alumina project
Orbite Aluminae (ORT-T) has released some hard numbers showing the potential of its patented aluminum-extraction process and corresponding project, which it promises will transform the industry.