Arizona shares tumble on speculation
Arizona Mining (TSX: AZ) shares slightly recovered on promising assays from the Taylor zinc-lead sulphide deposit at its Hermosa property, following a sharp decline after a mining publication raised concerns…
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TSX dips, Nov. 28-Dec. 2
The S&P/TSX Composite Index fell 0.2% to 15,052.52, despite a surge in oil prices and a decent jobs report. The S&P/TSX Global Mining Index fell 0.9% to 65.19, while the…
The Northern Miner podcast – episode 39: Matt & Mickey’s global commodity special ft. Mickey Fulp
Western Editor Matthew Keevil welcomes the Mercenary Geologist, Mickey Fulp, to the podcast as a guest co-host to go over some of the major events in world economics and politics….
Base metal and bulk commodity forecasts improve heading into 2017
VANCOUVER — It’s been a tough run the past few years for people involved with base metals and industrial commodities. Recessions among leading global economies combined with oversupply concerns to…
Kamoa-Kakula deal ‘pivotal,’ Friedland says
Ivanhoe Mines’ (TSX: IVN; US-OTC: IVPAF) executive chairman Robert Friedland and CEO Lars-Eric Johansson held a conference call on Nov. 28 to share details on progress at the company’s three…
Site visit: Alexco hopes Bermingham will drive Keno Hill revival
KENO CITY, YUKON — Rolling into Alexco Resource’s (TSX: AXR; NYSE-MKT: AXU) Keno Hill silver camp outside of the long-standing — though now sparsely populated — mining hamlet of Keno…
Prairie snapshots: Eight companies to watch
The compelling geology, excellent infrastructure and mining friendly business environment of Canada’s Prairie provinces have helped a lively mining scene flourish, with companies large and small on the hunt for…
Many riches underlie Canadian Prairies
VANCOUVER — There’s more than meets the eye when it comes to mineral potential in the Canadian Prairie provinces of Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Their unique — and often overlooked…
TSX dips as oil drops, Oct. 24-28
The S&P/TSX Composite Index lost ground over the week, retreating 1.3% to 14,785.29, as the price of oil weakened. The S&P/TSX Global Mining Index stayed relatively flat at 63.46, while…
Rockcliff expands presence in Manitoba
While it may not be apparent from its share price, which has ranged between 1.5¢ and 16¢ over the last year, Rockcliff Copper (TSXV: RCU) has quietly expanded its grip…
Callinex CEO discusses VMS discovery at Pine Bay
VANCOUVER — Callinex Mines (TSXV: CNX; US-OTC: CLLXF) has caught the market’s attention with a deep discovery at its flagship Pine Bay polymetallic project in Manitoba’s historic Flin Flon mining…
The Northern Miner podcast – episode 35: Callinex CEO interview and BC’s Golden Triangle
Lesley returns from a quick trip to Skeena Resources‘ (TSXV: SKE) historic Snip gold property in northern B.C. with a special “Golden Triangle” version of the geology corner. Meanwhile, Matt…