lonore glitters for Goldcorp
Goldcorp (G-T, GG-N) considers the Éléonore gold project in Quebec’s James Bay region as a cornerstone of its next generation of gold growth projects.
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Eldorado advances Tocantinzinho in Brazil
Eldorado Gold (ELD-T, EGO-N) predicts production from its newly acquired Tocantinzinho gold project in central Brazil will average 159,000 oz. per year over an 11-year mine life starting in late 2014, at cash operating costs totaling about…
Richmont builds up Abitibi gold assets
With its operating Beaufor gold mine, its Francoeur gold mine soon to reach commercial production, and two active gold exploration projects named Wasamac and Monique all located in Quebec’s Abitibi region, Richmont Mines (RIC-T, RIC-X) has…
Cayden advances with three North American projects
Vancouver – The team behind Ghana-focused Keegan Resources (KGN-T, KGN-X) has set its sights on advancing several North American prospects though relatively new entrant Cayden Resources (CYD-V).
Drill results from Batero in Colombia show promise
Eight drills are turning on Batero Gold’s (BAT-V) two gold and porphyry centres at its 100%-owned Batero-Quinchia project in Colombia, about 20 km north of Medoro Resources’ (MRS-V) Marmato project and 100 km southeast of AngloGold…
Foundation and Alto continue to explore Coldstream project
Vancouver – Foundation Resources (FDN-V) and 40% joint venture partner Alto Ventures (ATV-V) have been releasing a steady flow of gold results from its winter drill program at their Coldstream project in northwestern Ontario.
Osisko shows interest in Quebec junior
Osisko Mining (OSK-T) has bought 8.6 million shares of Threegold Resources (THG-V) on the open market, giving it a 9.2% interest in the junior, which has gold prospects in Quebec’s Abitibi region.
Argentina approves Extorre’s EIA for Cerro Moro
The provincial government of Santa Cruz in southern Argentina has approved the environmental impact assessment of the proposed Cerro Moro mine, Extorre Gold Mines (XG-T, XG-X) reports, and the results of a prefeasibility study are expected in…
Newstrike Capital explores Ana Paula (May 19, 2011)
In the sixteen years Gillian Kearvell has spent working in Mexico her success stories have included co-discovering Teck Resources’ (TCK.B-T, TCK-N) San Nicolas massive sulphide deposit in Zacatecas and leading the exploration team that found…
Mawson advances Rompas despite Finnish bureaucracy (May 19, 2011)
Vancouver – Ranked the world’s fifth best mining jurisdiction based on exploration potential and safety of investment in the Fraser Institute’s Annual Survey of Mining Companies for 2010/11, Finland is generally regarded by mining executives…
Rising Nevsun declares first dividend (May 18, 2011)
Vancouver – Nevsun Resources (NSU-T, NSU-X) has followed up a successful ramp-up to production at its 60%-owned Bisha polymetallic mine in Eritrea by declaring a modest dividend.
High metal prices make Golden Queen’s Soledad look fine
Golden Queen Mining (GQM-T) is looking to prove that there is still plenty of gold in California, even if it is of a much lower grade than what the old 49ers were used to.