Great Western Minerals Group Ltd

Great Western Looks South For Rare Earths

As China continually tightens the reins on rare earth exports, Great Western Minerals Group (GWG-V, GWMGF-O) is trying to secure its own supply by signing an option agreement with a South African comp…



Rare Earths Shortage Looming?

The key metals needed for hybrid cars, flat-screen TVs and energy-efficient lighting could be in short supply in a few years’ time if rare earth element mines aren’t developed outside of China, some i…



Examining core samples at Great Western Minerals' Hoidas Lake rare earth elements project, in northern Saskatchewan. The company is deciding whether to develop phosphate as a byproduct to cash in on climbing fertilizer prices.

Fertilizer prices lure Great Western Minerals

Hoping to cash in on spiking fertilizer prices, Great Western Minerals Group (GWG-V, GWMGF-O) is evaluating whether to develop phosphate as a byproduct at its Hoidas Lake rare earth elements property …




Brent Jellicoe, project manager with Kensington Resources, stands beside a milled-tooth tri-cone drill bit, which measures 36 inches in diameter at the base. Drilling contractor Layne Christensen modified the former oil rig drill bit for the Fort  la Corne project in northern Saskatchewan.

News – 23-JUN-03

Although Saskatchewan kimberlites carry much lower grades than those being mined in the Canadian Arctic, the sheer size of the Fort la Corne kimberlites renders them highly attractive targets.The Fo…


Fort la Corne play takes shape

Saskatchewan is the Rodney Dangerfield of diamond plays: it gets no respect.After a decade of lethargic exploration and mundane results, which were eclipsed by the more exciting discoveries in the Lac…


CDNX breaks 3,000 mark in brisk trading

Vancouver — Canada’s junior exchange broke the 3,000 mark during the week ended April 24, as all indices posted gains. The Canadian Venture Exchange composite index tacked on 50.17 points, or 1.7%, t…


Mining index hurdles 6000 mark

Vancouver — Canada’s junior exchange continued to drift higher, propelled by a triple-digit gain in the mining index. The Canadian Venture Exchange composite index tacked on 81.9 points, or 2.6%, and…



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