TNM Drill Down: Sokoman cuts high-grade gold at Moosehead
Our TNM Drill Down features highlights of the best gold assays of the May 17-24 period. Drill holes are ranked by gold grade x width as identified by data company…
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Kincora partners with AngloGold on NJNB project in Australia
Kincora Copper (TSXV: KCC; ASX: KCC) has secured a key partner in AngloGold Ashanti (NYSE: AU; JSE: ANG) for its Northern Junee-Narromine Belt (NJNB) copper-gold project in Australia. Kincora says…
Aura buys two projects near Matupá gold property in Brazil
Mid-tier gold-copper miner Aura Minerals (TSX: ORA; US-OTC: ORAAF) recently acquired two projects in Mato Grosso, Brazil, with a view of bolstering resources at its feasibility stage Matupá growth project….
Chile to launch public consultation on tailings regulation
Chile’s Mines Minister Aurora Williams announced that the country Chile is launching a public consultation to modify its regulations on the design, construction, operation and closure of tailings facilities in…
Newmont reopens Argentina’s Cerro Negro gold mine
Newmont (TSX: NGT; NYSE: NEM), the world’s largest gold producer, has resumed operations at its Cerro Negro mine in Argentina, after a six-week suspension following the death of two workers. “The…
Video: Crackdown on gay rights in some regions raises safety concerns for miners, Quartermain says
Mining companies must consider human rights issues in their international operations, Canadian Mining Hall of Fame inductee Bob Quartermain said in an April interview. Recent legislative changes in Ghana and…
Equinox pours first gold at Greenstone
Equinox Gold (TSX: EQX) has poured first gold on schedule at its now 100%-owned Greenstone gold project in northern Ontario, the company’s flagship asset. In April, the miner bought out…
Aris Mining ups interest in Soto Norte gold-copper project to 51%
Aris Mining (TSX: ARIS; NYSE-AM: ARMN) is raising its stake in the Soto Norte gold-copper project in Colombia to 51% from 20% after signing a deal with its joint venture…
Greatland grows exploration portfolio in Western Australia
Greatland Gold (LSE: GGP) is expanding its exploration portfolio in Western Australia with the acquisition of a new tenement, which is part of the Mount Egerton gold-copper project. The company…
Lawyers representing Congo claim to have new evidence on Apple’s use of conflict minerals
Apple has said in the past that it does not directly buy, procure or source primary minerals, and it has been auditing its suppliers for several years.
Kenorland stock surges as Centerra Gold takes 9.9% stake
Centerra Gold (TSX: CG) is taking a 9.9% stake in Kenorland Minerals (TSXV: KLD; US-OTC: KLDCF), joining Sumitomo Metal Mining as one of the junior’s biggest investors. Centerra is acquiring the…
Power Nickel shares jump on Nisk drill results
Power Nickel (TSXV: PNPN; US-OTC: PNPNF) has reported more high-grade drill results from its recent Lion discovery in its Nisk project in Quebec, sending its shares nearly 13% higher to…