Chinese group to buy slice of N. A. Tungsten
VANCOUVER — A major mining company from the Far East is taking a bite of the Western World’s largest tungsten producer, North American Tungsten (NTC-V, NATUF-O), in a financing and strategic alliance…
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Carbo digs in Colorado
B. C.-based Cabo Drilling (CBE-V, CBEEF-O) has expanded its drilling services to Colorado with a contract to drill 6,000 ft. for Wits
Orezone defines resources in Burkina Faso
VANCOUVER–With four advanced-stage gold projects on the go in Burkina Faso, news keeps on coming from Orezone Resources (OZN-T, OZN-X), including a recently updated resource estimate for its Bondi pr…
First Majestic gains momentum in Mexico
VANCOUVER — Times are good for First Majestic Silver (FR-T, FRMSF-O). The company’s share price has climbed more than 55% in the last six months, it was recently upgraded to the Toronto Stock Exchang…
New partner for Exeter at Cerro Moro gold-silver project
VANCOUVER — Exeter Resource (XRC-V, XRA-X) is taking big steps forward; the junior just outlined a strategic agreement with a government- owned company for the development of the Cerro Moro gold-silv…
Dundee to test open-pit potential at Armenian mine
Dundee Precious Metals (DPM-T, DPMLF-O) claims that the Shahumyan polymetallic deposit at its producing Kapan mine, in Armenia, shows potential for an open-pit mine, and now the company is setting out…
Bear Creek to buy out Rio Tinto at Corani
VANCOUVER — Bear Creek Mining (BCM-V, BCEKF-O) has reached a deal to purchase the 30% interest in the Corani silver-lead-zinc deposit held by its joint-venture partner, Rio Tinto (RTP-N, RIO-L).
Alcoa sells packaging and consumer businesses
Aluminum giant Alcoa (AA-N) has sold its packaging and consumer businesses to New Zealand-based Rank Group Ltd.
Mechel plans electronic procurement system
Russian mining company Mechel (MTL-N) plans to develop and implement an electronic trading system to automate purchasing of supplies and services for its subsidiaries.
Meet the Miners day at Queen Park
On Wednesday, March 19, mining industry associates will take to Queen’s Park to promote mining and the benefits it provides to society and the economy.
Caterpillar, Claycrete pave partnership
Mining equipment manufacturer Caterpillar (CAT-N) has partnered with road construction company Claycrete to market Claycrete products worldwide.
Obituary: John Cooke: Mining legend dies at 80
For some, his memory conjures the gentle, honey scent of Chivas Royal brand scotch, to others, the corners of a meticulously tied tie coupled with a well-tailored suit. But whatever the memory, its ro…