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…
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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…
Wall Street gains, Oct. 17-21
U.S. equities rose after a brighter outlook for commodities and positive corporate earnings in a number of sectors. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 1% to 18,145.71, and the S&P…
Teck to buy out Rox at Teena deposit in Australia
After optioning the Reward project from Rox Resources in 2011, and discovering the Teena zinc deposit on the concession in 2013, Teck Resources (TSX: TCK.B; NYSE: TCK) has struck a…
Mariana Resources acquires first African project
Mariana Resources (TSX: MRY) is on the verge of releasing a preliminary economic assessment of its Hot Maden joint-venture gold-copper project in Turkey and gearing up for a mid-year field…
US stocks slip, Oct. 10-14
U.S. equities ended in the red overall, as investors focused on third-quarter earnings. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.6% to 18,138.38, while the S&P 500 Index lost nearly 1%…