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…
Precious Metals
Site visit: Northern Star to bolster ‘Super Pit’ gold output to 900,000 oz per year
Northern Star Resources (ASX: NST) is transforming an iconic but previously unloved Kalgoorlie asset into Australia’s largest gold operation. Kalgoorlie Consolidated Gold Mines (KCGM) — also known as the Super…
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…
Site visit video: Skeena, Seabridge, Dolly Varden develop projects in B.C.’s Golden Triangle
The Golden Triangle in northwest British Columbia, known for its rich history of high-grade gold discoveries, is again at the forefront of major mining developments. Join The Northern Miner’s western…
Feds end Canada’s rail strike
Ottawa has stepped in to end a rare strike halting both of Canada’s major railways less than a day after it began. Labour Minister Steve MacKinnon on Thursday afternoon ordered…
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…
Podcast: ‘The gold price action is not a Western story’, ft Canaccord Genuity’s Cam Currie
In this week’s episode, Cam Currie, senior investment advisor at Canaccord Genuity and founder of Currie Metals and Mining Group, joins host Adrian Pocobelli to analyze the recent surge in…
Regis takes US$130M hit on Australian project in new heritage zone
Regis Resources’ (ASX: RRL), the third-largest gold miner on the ASX, says its McPhillamys project in Australia has lost almost all of its value after the federal government issued an…
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…
Victoria Gold CEO McConnell axed
Victoria Gold (TSXV: VGCX) CEO John McConnell has lost his job, the CBC reports. PricewaterhouseCoopers, the firm handling Victoria’s Eagle mine in the Yukon after it was forced into receivership…
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…