Permit for Aquila Resources’ Back Forty mine denied
A U.S. judge from Michigan has reversed a decision by state regulators allowing Aquila Resources’ (TSX: AQA; US-OTC: AQARF) proposed gold, zinc and copper mine to go ahead. The ruling…
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Wisconsin court rejects lawsuit over Aquila Resources wetlands permit
A Wisconsin district court has dismissed a lawsuit by the Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin’s lawsuit against both the United States Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers…
Aquila tables feasibility study for Back Forty in Michigan
Nearly two months after receiving its final environmental permit, Aquila Resources (TSX: AQA; US-OTC: AQARF) has tabled a positive feasibility study for its Back Forty polymetallic project, located 19 km…
US Snapshot: Seven juniors of interest
The uptick in metal prices has coupled with optimism that the Trump administration’s business-friendly approach to taxes and regulations will boost early stage mineral exploration and mine development by juniors…
Aquila closes in on US$21M financing with Orion
If a proposed US$20.8-million capital injection from Orion Mine Finance goes ahead, Aquila Resources (TSX: AQA; US-OTC: AQARF) could get its Back Forty project — a zinc- and gold-rich volcanogenic massive sulphide deposit in…
Aquila rises on positive PEA for Back Forty
Shares of Aquila Resources (TSX: AQA; US-OTC: AQARF) rose 15% after the Toronto-based firm published an updated preliminary economic assessment (PEA) for its gold- and zinc-rich Back Forty project in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.
Hudbay sells Back Forty stake, Constancia’s gold
With seven projects in the Great Lakes area, Aquila Resources (TSX: AQA; US-OTC: AQARF) is carving out something of a reputation as a junior explorer to watch in this region of North America. That reputation grew two sizes in early November,…
Back Forty gains grade but work still suspended
VANCOUVER — A new resource estimate for the Back Forty poly-metallic project in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula has boosted the deposit’s metal grades. But despite the improvement, no work is underway at the site because project…
Back Forty gains grade but HudBay keeps project suspended
VANCOUVER – A new resource estimate for the Back Forty project in Michigan has boosted the deposit’s metal grades, but despite the improvement there is no work underway at the site because project operator HudBay Minerals (HBM-T)…
TSX falls…but only a little
The holiday shortened July 3-6 period was by no means a strong one for the senior board, but it could have been worse. The TSX Composite Index fell 68 points to 11,659.96 points with the sell-off coming amidst a flurry of bad news.
Foran jumps into action in Saskatchewan
Foran Mining (FOM-V) is gaining steam at its flagship McIlvenna Bay volcanogenic massive sulphide (VMS) project in Saskatchewan, west of Flin Flon, Man.
Australia’s mining elite
As strong demand from China spurs development of Australia’s vast mineral resources amid record-high commodity prices, a new swath of mining executives have come to dominate Australia’s mega-rich. Australia now has 20 billionaires, says…