Iamgold comes up short on 2013 production targets
Lower production and higher costs have taken their toll on Iamgold’s (TSX: IMG; NYSE: IAG) share price, after the gold miner released disappointing fourth-quarter and year-end results.
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Excelsior’s strong economics at Gunnison create market stir
VANCOUVER — Excelsior Mining (TSXV: MIN) took its time with a prefeasibility study (PFS) at its Gunnison copper project in southern Arizona, but when the company finally unveiled its results on Jan. 17, the market took notice. Excelsior…
Alderon reaches deal with Labrador City
Alderon Iron Ore (TSX: ADV; NYSE-MKT: AXX) is further down the road in its quest to build the Kami iron mine in the Labrador Trough.
First Quantum expands on Inmet’s vision at Cobre Panama
In an era when investors are demanding leaner budgets and more efficient projects, First Quantum Minerals (TSX: FM, LSE: FQM) is going old school. The company says the economics of the recently acquired Cobre Panama copper project in…
Casablanca urges Cliffs to spin off international assets
Shares in Cleveland-based Cliffs Natural Resources (NYSE: CLF) have been trading heavily since activist hedge-fund Casablanca Capital urged the company to spin off its international assets and implement other changes to boost…
Augusta takes Rosemont to the next level
It only took a letter from a non-governmental organization (NGO) to cut deep into the equity value of Augusta Resource (TSX: AZC; NYSE-MKT: AZC) late last year, but since then the company has been building back value while securing…
Sunridge gets cash and government on board in Eritrea
Sunridge Gold (TSXV: SGC; US-OTC: SGCNF) says it’s the biggest milestone achieved to date at its Asmara copper–zinc–gold project in Eritrea. In one broad stroke the company has cemented its position in the country and…
Ur-Energy flaunts its Lost Creek project
Ur-Energy (TSX: URE; NYSE-MKT: URG) has impressed many analysts with stellar uranium grades from its relatively new Lost Creek in-situ recovery facility in Sweetwater County, Wyo., despite missing initial production targets.
Northwest Territories’ latest ‘devolution’ becoming a reality
VANCOUVER — After 12 years of lobbying, planning and negotiating, the Northwest Territories (NWT) government will soon take over responsibility from the federal government for managing the territory’s lands, water and resources.
Klondex picks up Newmont’s Midax complex
At the end of last year Klondex Mines’ (TSX: KDX; US-OTC: KLNDF) CEO Paul Huet signalled that 2014 was going to be a big year.
New Gold finishes 2013 strong on back of New Afton
VANCOUVER — It’s been a rough ride for precious metal producers over the past twelve months, but New Gold (TSX: NGD; NYSE-MKT: NGD) executive chairman Randall Oliphant counselled investors to focus on gold’s upside during a presentation…
Pilot Gold uncovers porphyry potential at TV Tower
VANCOUVER — With a 4,900-metre, four-month drill program, Pilot Gold (TSX: PLG; US-OTC: PLGTF) has transformed the potential at its TV Tower project in Turkey from an interesting oxide gold target to a possible porphyry district.