Mixed fortunes for the American indexes during Apr. 3-6 trading week
The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 211.1 points or 0.6% to 33,485.29 and the S&P 500 fell 4.29 points or 0.1% over the week to 44,105.02. Franco-Nevada was the top…
Agnico Eagle Mines
Video: Maple Gold exploration makes progress at Joutel and Douay
Northern Miner staff writer Colin McClelland recently caught up with Maple Gold Mines (TSXV: MGM; US-OTC: MGMLF) CEO Matthew Hornor at PDAC 2023 in Toronto. Maple recently announced assays from…
Canadian Exploration Snapshot: Eight companies to watch
From the Canadian Malartic mine in Quebec to the Diavik diamond mine in the Northwest Territories, Canada is home to some of the world’s largest mining operations and most valuable…
Gold & precious metals Snapshot: Eight companies to watch
Gold and other precious metals play a critical role in modern society — both as a store of value and for achieving a low-carbon future. More mining companies are responding…
Digital tech boosts mine output, links up machines by networks
The digital transformation is well underway, with many mining companies increasingly turning to automation and internet of things (IoT) technology to make their operations safer and more efficient. Senior executives…
Gold Fields CEO Griffith leaves after failed Yamana takeover
Gold Fields’ (JSE, NYSE: GFI) chief executive officer Chris Griffith is stepping down on Dec. 31, only a month after the company’s failed attempt to take over Canada’s Yamana Gold…
Nunavut rise in exploration spending masks North’s lack of competitiveness, says mining chamber
Nunavut will see the highest proportional increase in exploration spending in Canada this year, according to data released last week by Natural Resources Canada (NRCan). Exploration will rise 95% —…
Pan American, Agnico Eagle throw wrench in Gold Fields-Yamana deal
Pan American Silver (TSX: PAAS; NASDAQ: PAAS) and Agnico Eagle Mines (TSX: AEM; NYSE: AEM) have announced a rival offer for Yamana Gold (TSX: YRI; NYSE: AUY), throwing Gold Fields’…
TSX gains during Sept. 6-9 trading week
Over the Sept. 9 trading period, the S&P/TSX Composite Index gained 502.49 points or 2.6%, to 19,773.34. The S&P/TSX Global Mining Index jumped 5.48 points or 6.25% to 93.23 and…
Quebec Snapshot: Eight companies to watch
With a long and storied history of exploration and mine development, favourable mining policies, excellent infrastructure and a skilled workforce, Quebec is one of the world’s top mining jurisdictions for…
Cost inflation hit miners’ Q2 results but might signal an attractive buyback chance, says BMO
Many miners have raised their unit cost guidance during their June-quarter financial reporting, signalling an intensification of a trend BMO Capital Markets Metals & Mining analyst Jackie Przybylowski first picked…
Gold Fields offers higher dividends to win Yamana deal backing
South African miner Gold Fields (NYSE: GFI; JSE: GFI) promised an improved dividend policy and a Toronto Stock Exchange listing in a bid to win shareholders who have expressed reservations…