More Mongolian copper for Ivanhoe
The mineralized structure most noted for its swelling at Oyu Tolgoi, continues be uncovered in southern Mongolia. …
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Erdene extends Mongolian Racetrack deposits
Erdene Resources (ERD-T) has added several hundred metres of molybdenum mineralization to its Zuun Mod project in M…
Dundee cuts deal with Bulgarians
Dundee Precious Metals (DPM-T) came to terms with the Bulgarian government over the expansion of the Chelopech copp…
The changing copper market
Despite a declining demand for copper in the developed world, including a 20% drop forecast for the United States t…
Teck Cominco sees big copper resource at Quebrada Blanca
Vancouver – Base metals giant Teck Cominco (TCK.B-T, TCK-N) has tabled a major new zone of copper-molybdenum minera…
Dundee to test open pit potential at Armenian mine
Dundee Precious Metals (DPM-T) claims that its Shahumyan deposit in Armenia shows potential for an open pit mine….
VMS rising on Reed Lake results
Vancouver – Strong drill results from the copper-zinc volcanogenic massive sulphide (VMS) discovery at Reed Lake in…
First hole shows Albanian promise for Tirex
Vancouver – The first drill result out of Tirex Resources’ (TXX-V) Mirdita project indicates the company’s decision…
Global Copper unearths a giant
SITE VISIT VALLENAR, CHILE — “This is the biggest project in Chile right now, and it’s the biggest project in the world being worked by a junior,” says David Strang….
Developing reserves — of good will
SANTIAGO, CHILE–With alliances of communities and non-government organizations across Latin America putting the mining industry under increased scrutiny, and occasionally blocking new projects reachi…
Staking continues apace in ‘Ring of Fire’
The Noront Resources (NOT-V, NOSOF-O) base metal discovery has spawned a staking rush in the swampy lowlands of northeastern Ontario, just southwest of James Bay. As of mid-February, juniors had stake…
Yamana CEO proves his mettle
SITE VISIT ALTO HORIZONTE, BRAZIL — Settling into the cramped seat of an eight-seater jet, Yamana Gold (YRI-T, AUY-N, YAU-L) chairman and CEO Peter Marrone says he hasn’t had a…