Spotlight: Global metals exploration
The world is on the cusp of a tidal wave of new demand for metals critical to the economy and the future of the planet. From copper, nickel and vanadium…
Gold
Ivanhoe nets $193M profit but floods, quick expansion cloud outlook
Ivanhoe Mines’ (TSX: IVN; US-OTC: IVPAF) update on 2024 shows solid performance booking a $193-million profit, but an analyst says it’s marred by operational setbacks and an overly ambitious growth…
Ascot finds $65M to reboot Premier gold mine
Ascot Resources (TSX: AOT; USOTC: AOTVF) has lined up a financing of up to $65 million to get its delayed Premier gold project in British Columbia restarted in July. On…
Barrick to pay Mali $440M: report
Barrick Gold (NYSE: GOLD; TSX: ABX) has signed a new agreement with the Malian government to end the dispute over its mining assets in the West African country, Reuters reported,…
Island expansion brings almost 1M oz output into focus for Alamos Gold
Alamos Gold’s (TSX, NYSE: AGI) organic growth plans are poised to boost the production profile to the near‐million-ounce club by the end of the decade, CEO John McCluskey tells The…
Juniors shine on TSXV 50 ranking
A handful of Canadian juniors have rocketed to the top of the TSX Venture Exchange’s 50 highest-performing emerging companies last year, according to data from parent company TMX. Power Nickel…
Northisle PEA doubles value of BC copper-gold project
Northisle Copper and Gold (TSXV: NCX) has issued a new preliminary economic assessment (PEA) for its North Island project that almost doubles the net present value, raises the internal rate…
Ex-Glencore, Lundin execs launch Moranda Metals
The Vancouver, Canada-based private mining shell company seeks to tap into an estimated $15 billion in capital.
Barrick weighs US relocation: Bristow
Moving to the U.S. could secure Barrick a spot in the S&P 500 index, as reported by The Globe and Mail.
Robex secures Mali OK for Nampala mine deal
Canada’s Robex Resources (TSX-V: RBX) has become the latest mining company to finalize a new agreement with Mali, securing continued operations at its Nampala gold mine. The deal incorporates an…
New Gold extends life of New Afton, Rainy River mines
New Gold (TSX: NGD; NYSE-A: NGD) has extended the life of its New Afton and Rainy River mines in British Columbia with growth projects over recent years. New Afton’s copper…
Barrick considers Mali care and maintenance
Barrick Gold (NYSE:GOLD; TSX:ABX) is considering care and maintenance for its suspended Loulo-Gounkoto mine in Mali where the junta seized its gold stockpiles and still holds four employees, according to…