Highgrade over short interval for BonTerra
BonTerra Resources (BTR-V) released an eye catching drill result that maybe isn’t as noteworthy as it seems at first blush.
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[Update] Osisko shuts Malartic mill after fire
Osisko Mining (OSK-T) saw its shares initially drop after reporting a fire that broke out at its flagship Canadian Malartic gold operation in Quebec on Wednesday night.
Jaguar calls off search for suitor
After a long ordeal Jaguar Mining (JAG-T, JAG-N) hasn’t been able to close a deal for the company and is dissolving its special committee of directors charged with examining possible takeovers.
Updated: Anti-mining protest fizzles at Fortuna’s San Jose mine
VANCOUVER — After boldly promising to indefinitely shut down Fortuna Silver Mines’ (FVI-T, FSM-N) San Jose mine in Mexico’s Oaxaca state, a group of between 80 and 120 protesters showed up at the mine site on Monday and were…
Miranda looks for a winning ticket
This year marks Miranda Gold’s (MAD-V) most active drill season to date, with partners spending between $5 million and $7 million to test at least seven of the company’s nine joint-venture projects.
Torex hits open-pit resource target at Morelos
VANCOUVER — Toronto-based Torex Gold (TXG-T) is navigating the often tricky waters that mark the transition between being an exploration outfit and a mine developer. With an updated resource estimate to kick-off May, and a bankable…
Foran jumps into action in Saskatchewan
Foran Mining (FOM-V) is gaining steam at its flagship McIlvenna Bay volcanogenic massive sulphide (VMS) project in Saskatchewan, west of Flin Flon, Man.
La Ronge gold district regains its old shine
The 1980s were a booming time for the La Ronge gold belt near the town of La Ronge in north-central Saskatchewan, with between 60 and 80 companies exploring on the ground and several hundred thousand ounces mined. But a tough market and mixed…
Mega Precious Metals optimistic at Monument Bay
Mega Precious Metals’ (MGP-V) president and chief executive James Rogers has lofty plans for the company’s Monument Bay gold project in Manitoba, which was previously drilled by past operators as a potential high-grade underground…
Endeavour’s organic-growth model off to strong start
Endeavour Mining (EDV-T) has ambitions of being a mid-tier gold outfit. With two West African mines already in production, a third moving towards feasibility and a US$30-million exploration program scheduled for 2012, it appears the…
B2Gold ups its presence in Nicaragua
B2Gold (BTO-T) is increasing its foothold in Nicaragua by taking full ownership of its joint-venture gold properties, and earning into two more projects.
Rodren Drilling pitches in to help out Children’s Hospital in Winnipeg
In the mining business, daily news often involves drill results, production guidance and stock movement. But when Winnipeg-based exploration diamond driller Rodren Drilling pledges to donate up to $1 million over five years to the…