Obituary: Barrick’s Greg Wilkins dies at 53
Former Barrick Gold president and CEO Greg Wilkins, known for his entrepreneurial talent and sharp mind, passed away on Dec. 16 after a battle with cancer. He was 53. Wilkins…
Barrick Gold Corporation
Full Metal Minerals likes what it sees in Alaska
Drill results from its 2009 exploration season at the Russian Mountain project in Alaska demonstrated signific…
Canadian Miners Strike Back Against Bill C-300
After taking abuse from both the media and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) for the better part of a week in late November, Canadian miners finally had their turn at the microphone.
Barrick’s Regent Weighs Asset Sales, Political Risk (November 23, 2009)
VANCOUVER — Answering probing questions about Barrick Gold’s (ABX-T, ABX-N) project pipeline and capital expenditures at the 2009 RBC gold conference in London, England, which was also webcast, Barri…
Cluff Gold boosts resource at Baomahun in Sierra Leone
A 7,000-metre drill program designed to test the underground potential of Cluff Gold’s (CFG-T, CLF-L) flagship…
Exeter releases resource for Caspiche project in Chile
An updated resource estimate for Exeter Resource’s (XRC-V, XRA-X) Caspiche project in Chile places the deposit…
Barrick to raise more than $3.5 billion to eliminate gold hedges
As the price of gold surpassed the critical US$1,000 per oz. mark on Sept. 8, Barrick Gold (ABX-T, ABX-N) anno…
Crescent Gold Expands Laverton
Although Crescent Gold’s (CRA-T, CRE-A) Barnicoat mill in Laverton, Western Australia, will remain on care and maintenance, the company is buying up nearby land packages with a production plan in mind…
Franco-Nevada posts strong second quarter results
The start up of Coeur d’Alene Mines’ (CDM-T, CDE-N) Palmarejo project in Mexico in March and elevated producti…
Barrick’s Regent Sees Broader Mandate
Increasing profits to US$492 million would be good news for many miners. But for Barrick Gold (ABX-T, ABX-N), the bar is set a little higher — and while its second-quarter profits were up from US$485…
The future is the key for Barrick
Increasing profits to US$492 million would be the envy of many miners. But when that company is Barrick Gold (…
IMA, Kobex And International Barytex Plan Merger
The proposed merger of three junior explorers would create a cash-rich company with a star-studded cast of directors including Canadian Mining Hall of Fame inductee Roman Shklanka and Alexander Davids…