Scorpio rises to the challenge
If one word were chosen to describe Scorpio Mining’s (SPM-T) fortunes over the first half of the year it would have to be ‘change’.
Silver
SilverCrest finds strength in consistency at Santa Elena
VANCOUVER — When it comes to early-stage mines, operational reliability can be an elusive target for junior producers, but that has not been the case for Vancouver-based SilverCrest Mines (SVL-V) and its Santa Elena silver-gold operation…
Soltoro making its name in Jalisco
When it comes to exploration in Mexico’s Jalisco State, Soltoro (SOL-V) has carved itself out as the junior of stature.
Great Panther eyes growth in Mexico
Great Panther Silver (GPR-T, GPL-X) aims to steadily grow output from its two revived mines in Mexico to help reach its long-term goal of producing more than 5 million silver-equivalent oz. a year.
Primero’s star rises over western Mexico
VANCOUVER — The industry expected big things from Toronto-based Primero Mining (P-T, PPP-N) when it acquired the San Dimas gold-silver mine from major player Goldcorp (G-T, GG-N) just over two years ago to the tune of US$500 million, but…
Blockade forces Excellon to shut Platosa mine
VANCOUVER — Excellon Resources (EXN-T) continues to be plagued by labour and community issues at its Platosa mine in Mexico’s Durango State, with the company recently forced to suspend operations.
Palmarejo continues to deliver
Of Coeur d’Alene Mine’s (CDM-T, CDE-N) three producing mines, Palmarejo in northern Mexico is the largest contributor to company sales and operating cash flow. Metal sales from the mine in Chihuahua State last year reached US$513…
Puma hunts high-grade silver in New Brunswick
VANCOUVER — In late February the Fraser Institute published a survey that labelled New Brunswick the world’s most attractive jurisdiction for mineral exploration, and that sounds about right to Puma Exploration (PUM-V). The Quebec-based…
Hecla withdraws US Silver bid
Hecla Mining’s (HL-N) attempt to derail a merger agreement reached last month between U.S. Silver (USA-T, USSIF-O) and RX Gold & Silver (RXEXF-O) has fallen short. Both U.S. Silver and RX Gold shareholders have voted in favour of a…
Editorial: Hecla’s one that got away
There was a time, not very long ago, when M&A activity sent shareholders’ pulses racing with excitement. Those were the days. The latest battle between RX Gold & Silver and Hecla Mining over U.S. Silver and its prized silver…
Nautilus fighting to stay on course
VANCOUVER — Starting the world’s first seabed mining operation was never going to be simple, but for Nautilus Minerals (NUS-T), the challenges have been multiplying.
Cobriza on the copper trail in Peru
The final results from Cobriza Metals (CZA-T) first drill campaign at its Arikepay project in Peru are in and they continue to indicate that the company is on to a large porphyry system.