Alamos on verge of derailing Hecla bid as battle for Aurizon builds
VANCOUVER — The battle for Aurizon Mines (ARZ-T, AZK-X) is getting nasty.
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Friedland works his magic at the PDAC
Legendary mining promoter Robert Friedland is looking to strike it big again — this time with Ivanplats’ (IVP-T) high-grade precious and base metals projects in Africa.
Esperanza inks major deal with Pan American Silver
VANCOUVER — In one fell swoop, Esperanza Resources (EPZ-V) has gained three advanced-stage gold projects, $35 million in funding and a new major shareholder in a deal with Pan American Silver (PAA-T, PAAS-Q) that vaults the junior ahead…
Wesdome to put Kiena on care and maintenance
VANCOUVER — Shares of Toronto-based Wesdome Gold Mines (WDO-T) took a tumble following news that the company is suspending activities at its Kiena underground gold mine in Val-d’Or, Que. The company announced on March 8 that it…
Guyana offers golden upside for frontier explorers
VANCOUVER — Though the last commercial-scale, gold-mining operation in the small Caribbean nation of Guyana closed its doors in 2005, the country’s intriguing geology and artisanal mining history continue to beckon Toronto-listed…
Sacre-Coeur proving its mettle
VANCOUVER — It has been nearly a decade since Gregory Sparks put together a large property package in Guyana, with the hope of discovering a gold deposit that could become an attractive acquisition target for a major gold miner.
Columbus bulks up Paul Isnard’s gold
Columbus Gold (CGT-V) recently updated the inferred resource estimate for its wholly owned Paul Isnard gold project in northwestern French Guiana, with ounces growing 184% to over 5 million oz. gold.
Unigold works to connect the golden dots at Neita
VANCOUVER — Drilling continues to hit near-surface gold mineralization at Unigold’s (UGD-V) Neita project in the Dominican Republic’s northwest border area.
Long gold hits at Condor for Ecuador Gold and Copper
VANCOUVER — A 10,000-metre drill program at the Condor copper-gold project in southeast Ecuador is returning long, mineralized intercepts for Ecuador Gold and Copper (EGX-V).
TomaGold and Quinto jump on Monster Lake gold hits
VANCOUVER — After a few high-grade gold hits, TomaGold’s (LOT-V) share price is up almost 200% since mid-February, while its thinly traded joint-venture partner on the project, Quinto Real Capital (QIT-V), is up an astonishing…
New resource for Amulsar as Lydian pushes towards production
VANCOUVER — Lydian International (LYD-T) is on the move in Armenia, as it advances its Amulsar gold project towards production.
Sacre-Coeur proving its mettle in Guyana
VANCOUVER — It has been nearly a decade since president and CEO Gregory Sparks put together a large property package in Guyana with the hope of discovering a world-class gold deposit that might make an attractive acquisition target…