Editorial: Reading the tea leaves
Lukas Lundin, the chairman of Lucara Diamond may be bullish on diamonds (see Page 5), but he doesn’t see things improving for diamond juniors in the near term. “The general…
North Arrow Minerals Inc
Canada’s mini-staking rush
After going into hibernation in the wake of the Great Recession, diamond juniors are slowly rousing and getting back into the field. Inspired by Kennady Diamonds’ (TSXV: KDI) success at…
Canadian diamond exploration perks up
For years it seemed that juniors were fleeing from diamond exploration — and for good reason.
Digging for diamonds
A roundup of the latest news from Canadian-listed diamond explorers, developers and miners. Afri-Can Marine Minerals Afri-Can Marine Minerals (TSXV: AFA) reported in January the results of a positive prefeasibility study…
Dominion Diamond banks on Ekati
It’s been one year since Dominion Diamond (TSX: DDC) took over operations at the Ekati diamond mine in the Northwest Territories, and president and CEO Bob Gannicott says the company’s transition…
TSX Venture Exchange, Nov. 4-8
The S&P/TSX Venture Composite Index slid during the trading week, down 17.92 points, or 1.8% to 937.41, despite strong jobs data.
Renard ready to build
For diamond junior Stornoway Diamond (TSX: SWY), going it alone at its Renard development project in Quebec has come with its challenges. Having to contend with terrible equity markets while…
Grenville Thomas takes aim with North Arrow Minerals
He’s been in the business for 56 years. He was integral in developing Canada’s diamond sector. He has been named Prospector of the Year by the Prospectors and Developers Association…
Treasure Hunters: The latest from Canadian-listed diamond explorers, developers and miners
The markets continue to be tough for diamond companies at nearly every stage, with diamond prices having taken a tumble in 2012. Here’s a look at how diamond companies are…
TSX Venture Exchange, March 11 – 15
The S&P/TSX Venture Composite Index had an uneventful week, falling just 0.7 of a point, or 0.06%, before closing at 1,117.15. The index gained ground later in the week on the back of rising commodity prices and a strong jobs report in the…
TSX Venture remains steady, Mar.11-15
VANCOUVER — The S&P TSX Venture Composite Index capped off another uneventful week during the March 11-15 trading period, falling just 0.7 of a point or 0.06% before closing at 1,117.15 points. The Index gained ground later in the…
Sennen and North Arrow turn to Arctic gold
Sennen Resources (SN-V) is showing its faith in Arctic gold by cutting a deal with North Arrow Minerals (NAR-V) for a stake in its Hope Bay Oro gold project in Nunavut.