Aben’s Forrest Kerr shows promise
VANCOUVER — It’s been a roller-coaster ride for Aben Resources (TSXV: ABN; US-OTC: ABNAF), a junior explorer on the hunt for high-grade gold at its Forrest Kerr project in northwestern…
Copper
Kerr Mines to make production decision on Copperstone next year
When two successful businessmen — one from Saudi Arabia and the other from Canada — amass 35% of a junior company’s common shares and dip into their own pockets to…
Ero Copper completes IPO, plans production ramp-up
VANCOUVER — Ero Copper (TSX: ERO; US-OTC: ERRPF) is on track to become Canada’s next intermediate copper producer after a $110.6-million initial public offering (IPO) on the Toronto Stock Exchange where…
The Northern Miner podcast – episode 80: The junior mining special ft. PwC & PearTree
This week we’re analyzing trends in junior mining and capital markets! Matt chats with PwC Canada’s National Mining Leader Liam Fitzgerald about the recently-released Junior mine 2017 report. We delve…
Centerra bids $310M for AuRico
VANCOUVER — Centerra Gold (TSX: CG; US-OTC: CAGDF) is set to expand its British Columbian footprint via an all-cash, $310-million bid for AuRico Metals (TSX: AMI; US-OTC: ARCTF) and its flagship…
The Northern Miner podcast – episode 79: The cobalt craze (!) & AI in mining ft. IBM
We’re going high-tech this week with a focus on technological metals and the future of big data in the mining industry. Matt chats with Cobalt 27 Capital’s (TSXV: KBLT) chairman…
Chakana’s Soledad attracts Doug Kirwin
When a renowned geologist like Douglas Kirwin throws his weight behind a junior exploration company, the mining world usually sits up and takes notice. Kirwin, a member of the joint…
Broadway looks for porphyry discovery in Montana
VANCOUVER — Broadway Gold Mining (TSXV: BRD; US-OTC: BDWYF) is big-game hunting at its Madison gold-copper property in the historic Butte-Anaconda mining district, 38 km southeast of Butte, Montana. The…
Venture posts gains, Oct. 30-Nov. 3
The S&P/TSX Venture Composite Index gained 4.6 points to a 791.98-point close, as spot gold prices fell US$3.44 to US$1,273.35 per oz., and Comex copper prices gained US2¢ to US$3.12…
TSX rises slightly, Oct. 30-Nov. 3
Canada’s benchmark index rose 0.42% to finish the trading week at 16,020.16. The S&P/TSX Gold Mining Index and the S&P/TSX Global Gold Index posted incremental gains, rising 0.42% to 68.01…
Rockcliff’s MacBride attracts Nevada Zinc
Nevada Zinc (TSXV: NZN) has entered an option agreement with Rockcliff Metals (TSXV: RCLF) to buy up to an 80% interest in Rockliff’s wholly owned MacBride zinc-copper property in central…
Ross McElroy stakes new ground in Saskatchewan
Ross McElroy may call Kelowna, B.C., home, but his heart lies in Saskatchewan, where he has played a key role in four major discoveries in the Athabasca basin. The geologist…