Borealis pours first gold as Nevada mine’s new owner
Borealis Mining (TSXV: BOGO) says it’s poured its first gold at the Borealis mine in Nevada after acquiring the past-producing site this year. The recently-listed miner poured doré bars weighing…
Exploration
West Red Lake Gold’s high-grade hits boost confidence amid Madsen restart plans
West Red Lake Gold Mines (TSXV: WRLG; US-OTC: WRLGF) reported drill results as high as 17.77 grams gold per tonne across 5.5 metres while it builds up inventories of ounces…
Aura Minerals delays Matupá construction for more drilling to expand gold resource
Aura Minerals (TSX: ORA) (OTCQX: ORAAF) says it’s delaying construction of its Matupá gold project in Brazil for more exploration to “significantly” expand the company’s resources. The Canadian miner withdrew…
People in Mining: Stephen Stewart’s tactical moves lift Ore Group on several fronts
A decade ago, Stephen Stewart launched Ore Group with a clear strategy: capitalize on distressed assets from the global financial crisis and develop them into high-potential projects. His approach has…
Scientists study new copper source: algae
Researchers at Brock University near Niagara Falls, Ont. are investigating a new way of extracting copper from an unlikely source: algae bloom. The study, led by assistant professor of chemistry…
Patriot Battery targets 400,000 tonnes per year at Quebec lithium project, PEA shows
Patriot Battery Metals (ASX: PMT; TSX: PMET) is targeting initial lithium production capacity of 400,000 tonnes of spodumene concentrate at its flagship Shaakichiuwaanaan project, formerly known as Corvette, in Quebec….
Perseus sells Montage Gold stake for $61M
Perseus Mining (ASX, TSX: PRU) has divested its equity stake in Canada’s Montage Gold (TSXV: MAU) for $61.4 million to help finance an investment in a Guinea gold project. The…
Oroco boosts economics at Santo Tomas copper project in Mexico to lead peers
Oroco Resource (TSXV: OCO; US-OTC: ORRCF) says a new study makes its Santo Tomas copper project in western Mexico one of the world’s most capital-efficient by hiking its value 23% while…
Fission drilling at Saloon East detects highest radiation outside flagship Triple R
Drilling at Fission Uranium’s (TSX: FCU; US-OTC: FCUUF) Saloon East target has returned results with the strongest radioactivity yet at its Patterson Lake South (PLS) property outside its main Triple…
TNM Drill Down: Pan American Silver in Mexico tops YTD silver assays
Our TNM Drill Down features highlights of the top silver assays of the year to July 31. Drill holes are ranked by silver grade x width. Drilling in North America…
TNM Drill Down: Dundee in Serbia tops gold assays for year to date
The Northern Miner has compiled the top 10 drill results year-to-date for major metals, including gold. Here, we present the best gold assays for the year to July 31. Drill…
TNM Drill Down: Australia, Argentina top copper ranking
The Northern Miner has compiled the top 10 drill results year-to-date for major metals, including copper. Drill holes are ranked by copper grade x width. Drilling in the southern hemisphere…