The geology behind Quebec’s world-class metal districts
For more than a few Quebecers, walking amongst some of the earth’s oldest rocks is an everyday occurrence. Almost 90% of the bedrock in the province belongs to the Canadian…
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TSX gains on US Federal Reserve decision, Sept. 19-23
The U.S. Federal Reserve’s decision to hold interest rates steady sent Canada’s benchmark index up 1.7% to 14,697.93 and the gold price up 2.1% to US$1,337.10 per ounce. The S&P/TSX…
Falco eyes high-tech mining at Horne 5 in Rouyn-Noranda
VANCOUVER — Falco Resources (TSXV: FPC; US-OTC: FPRGF) says new mining technology and methods could boost efficiency at its large Horne 5 gold-silver-copper-zinc deposit in Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec. The $905-million operation would…
RNC focuses on free cash generation
RNC Minerals (TSX: RNX; US-OTC: RNKLF) — formerly Royal Nickel Corp. — has gone from a single-asset firm to a gold, nickel and copper producer, by taking advantage of the…
TSX dips, Sept. 12–16
Canada’s benchmark index weakened, ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve’s policy-setting meeting, coupled by lower oil prices and negative developments in the banking sector. The S&P/TSX Composite Index retreated 0.6%…
Major Drilling sees Q1 revenue drop 18% year-over-year
VANCOUVER — Major Drilling Group International (TSX: MDI; US-OTC: MJDLF) saw its quarterly revenue drop 18% year-over-year to $69 million in a financial report released in early September, representing the first…
Eurasian finds success in US
David Cole, president and CEO of Eurasian Minerals (TSX: EMX; NYSE-MKT: EMXX), took some time during a visit to Toronto to chat with The Northern Miner about the company’s business…
Altius reaps benefits of contrarian investing
VANCOUVER — When it comes to the project generator business model, it’s tough to find a more successful example than Altius Minerals (TSX: ALS; US-OTC: ATUSF). The company has seen substantial…
The geology behind Ontario’s world class metal districts
VANCOUVER — Ontario has a long and lively geological past dating back 3.3 billion years, when the Earth was covered by oceans. During that time, intense volcanism formed the Earth’s…
Miner Moments #4: Exploration Insights’ Joe Mazumdar talks investment strategies
Matt Keevil is joined by analyst Joe Mazumdar of Exploration Insights to talk investing strategy in the current market. Topics include a focus on earlier-stage exploration projects, the recent surge…
Wallbridge, Lonmin mark progress at Parkin in Sudbury
Wallbridge Mining (TSX: WM) and its largest shareholder, Lonmin (LSE: LMI), have approved a $3.95-million drill program starting Oct. 1 for their Parkin nickel-copper-platinum group metal (PGM) project near Sudbury,…
TSX Venture closes in the black, Aug. 29 – Sept. 2
VANCOUVER — The S&P TSX Venture Composite Index gained 5.39 points during the Aug. 29 – Sept. 2 trading period before closing at 810.92 points. Markets rebounded during late-week trading…