Rob McEwen’s predictions for 2017
Rob McEwen, chairman and chief owner of McEwen Mining (TSX: MUX; NYSE: MUX), looks back on the year that was, and ahead to what 2017 may hold in store for…
Gold
Junior miners need to address credibility gap, panel hears
The past four years have been bleak for junior miners, but the downtrend is finally coming to an end, says Continental Gold (TSX: CNL) CEO Ari Sussman. “We’re definitely at…
TSX Venture drops, Dec. 12-16
The S&P/TSX Venture Composite Index dropped 13.58 points, or 1.8%, to a 735.22-point close on weaker commodity prices. Spot gold prices fell US$24.98 per oz. gold to a fresh 10-month…
The Northern Miner podcast – episode 41: Interstellar gold and Arizona Mining ft. Joe Mazumdar
We’re joined this week by Exploration Insights analyst Joe Mazumdar to talk about Arizona Mining‘s (TSX: AZ; US-OTC: WLDVF) ongoing battle with the Global Mining Observer over … manganese concerns?! Matt…
Perseus shares hit by double whammy
A lowered guidance for gold production and a shrinking resource estimate sent Perseus Mining (TSX: PRU; ASX: PRU) shares reeling in mid-December. After markets closed on Dec. 14, the West…
TSX retreats, Dec. 12–16
Canada’s largest stock market weakened, after the U.S. Federal Reserve raised its short-term interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point to between 0.5% and 0.75%. The spot gold…
Mexican gov’t denies permit for Argonaut’s San Antonio
The Mexican Environmental Authority has given Argonaut Gold (TSX: AR) a lump of coal for Christmas. The regulatory body known as Semarnat has denied approval of Argonaut’s environmental impact assessment…
Dalradian tables feasibility study for Curraghinalt
VANCOUVER — Dalradian Resources (TSX: DNA; US-OTC: DRLDF) has completed a feasibility study at its high-grade Curraghinalt gold deposit, 127 km west of Belfast, Northern Ireland, that models a 1,400-tonne-per-day underground…
Winston Gold drills high grade in Montana
Winston Gold Mining (CSE: WGC; US-OTC: WGMCF) is confident that the past-producing, steeply dipping fissure quartz-sulphide vein systems on its Winston gold property in Montana can extend to considerable depths….
Eco Oro files for arbitration against Colombian gov’t
Eco Oro Minerals (TSX: EOM) claims the Colombian government has eviscerated its US$250-million investment in the country and is filing for international arbitration. The Vancouver-based junior has been developing its…
Matamec splits gold and energy projects into two companies
Montreal-based Matamec Explorations (TSXV: MAT) is dividing its gold and energy-related projects into two entities in hopes of gaining more traction among investors. “Our strategy is to split Matamec into…
The Northern Miner podcast – episode 40: Geological surveys & GMV Minerals interview
Matthew Keevil and Lesley Stokes are back with a holiday edition of the Northern Miner Podcast, including the triumphant return of the Geology Corner wherein we discuss the importance of…