Noront Looks To Consolidate Ring Of Fire
The remoteness of Noront Resources’ (NOT-V, NOSOF-O) “Ring of Fire” discoveries in the James Bay lowlands of northern Ontario has long been a concern for investors.
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Freewest’s Watson: Noront bid to be rejected
Freewest Resources (FWR-V) president and CEO Mackenzie Watson says he will “absolutely” reject a hostile takeo…
Colossus Minerals surges on drill results
Between 1980 and 1986, the Serra Pelada precious metals deposit in Brazil’s Para state spawned the largest gol…
North American Palladium raises $65 million in two bought-deals
After accepting and then rejecting an unpopular $50-million financing through 7% convertible notes North Ame…
Xstrata Ponders Merger Options
Xstrata (XSRAF-O, XTA-L) could be gearing up for another run at the world’s third-largest platinum producer, Lonmin (LMI-L).
Noront finds nickel, copper, palladium deep under Eagle 1A
Noront Resources (NOT-V) has finally published the much anticipated assay results from nine holes drilled almo…
Investors anticipate Xstrata to make another run at Lonmin
Xstrata (XSRAF-O, XTA-L) could be gearing up for another run at the world’s third largest platinum producer Lo…
North American Palladium says no thanks to US$50 million
North American Palladium (PDL-T, PAL-X) thought twice about issuing convertible notes, and decided it wasn’t…
Marathon PGM boosts resource, grades
Efforts to improve the economics of Marathon PGM’s (MAR-T) northern Ontario development project are star…
Noront Resources announces $20 million financing
The Ring of Fire multi-metals district in the James Bay lowlands of northern Ontario is getting hotter for sha…
Despite economic crisis, platinum in short supply
Platinum prices have tumbled from last year’s high of US$2,301 per oz. to about US$1,160 per oz. today, but Ba…
New GM Shuns Stillwater Palladium
Montana-based Stillwater Mining (SWC-N), the only palladium producer in the United States, is objecting to post-bankruptcy General Motors’ decision to terminate its palladium and rhodium supply contra…