Primero’s lofty ambitions
Iamgold’s (IMG-T, IAG-N) former chief executive, Joe Conway, has a new focus with Primero Mining (P-T). While …
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Quaterra doubles resource at Nieves in Zacatecas, Mexico
Quaterra Resources (QTA-V, QMM-X) has properties in Mexico and across the United States in Nevada, Utah and Ar…
Prophecy looks to the future at Wellgreen
SITE VISIT BURWASH LANDING, YUKON — While the Yukon is back in the spotlight for its gold prospects, Prophecy Resource (PCY-V, 1P2-F, PRPCF-O) has taken a foothold in the territory…
Augen Gold vs. Augen Capital
As Augen Gold (GLD-V) shareholders get set to vote on who will guide the junior explorer into the future, investors can be forgiven if the whole matter seems a little more than confusing.
TORONTO STOCK EXCHANGE -Sept. 13-17
Despite the gold price setting new highs all week, the S&P-TSX composite index was unsettled over Sept. 13-17, chasing gains with losses to end the week up just 7.59 points at 12,164.56. Heavy tra…
TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE -Sept. 13-17
Another big week sent the S&P-TSX Venture composite index up 65.46 points between Sept. 13 and 17 to close at 1661.96, nearing its 52-week high of 1691. The board kept humming with increased volum…
U.S. MARKETS -Sept. 13-17
Gold shone brightly over the Sept. 13-17 trading week, as individuals through to nations sought out a safe investment on the second anniversary of the collapse of Lehman Brothers and the rush pushed t…
Trelawney advances its Chester gold project
SITE VISIT GOGAMA, ONT. — “You can hear the mine workings from here,” Greg Gibson, the president and CEO of Trelawney Mining and Exploration (TRR-V, RTW-F), tells our group of about 15 as we walk near the cabins used by the staff at the…
High-grade hits sweeten low-grade resource at Osisko’s Hammond Reef (September 27, 2010)
VANCOUVER — Since acquiring 100% of the Hammond Reef gold project through a recently completed $372-million takeover of Brett Resources, Osisko Mining (OSK-T, OSKFF-Q) has focused on expanding and upgrading resources in order to advance the…
More high-grade silver for Excellon
Excellon Resources’ (EXN-T) Platosa mine in central Mexico is already producing silver, zinc and lead from high-grade mantos, but its recent drill program points to the possibility of significant tonn…
PEOPLE (September 27, 2010)
Boxxer Gold — Colin Christensen resigned as a director but remains VP of corporate development; Mary Webster appointed a director.
SPOT PRICES (September 27, 2010)
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