Gold project takes Pershimco Resources to Panama
Canadian junior Pershimco Resources (PRO-V) plans to take a majority stake in Minera Cerro Quema, a Panamanian…
2009
Jinshan accelerates Asian exploration with car distributor in Mongolia
Jinshan Gold Mines (JIN-T, JINFF-O), a junior gold producer in China, is teaming up with Monnis International …
Mt. Milligan near construction-ready for Terrane
Vancouver – December brought Terrane Metals’ (TRX-V, TRXOF-O) mine-building plans to the cusp of reality wit…
Iamgold boosts stake in Sadiola mine in Mali
Iamgold (IMG-T, IAG-N) has bought an additional 3% of the Sadiola mine in Mali from the International Finance …
Argonaut’s bid for Castle Gold a success
Over 90% of Castle Gold’s (CSG-V) shares have been tendered to Argonaut Gold’s takeover offer of $1.29 per share.
Goldcorp matches Penmont’s bid for Canplats
The battle between Goldcorp (G-T, GG-N) and Minera Penmont for Canplats Resources’ (CPQ-V) Camino R…
Argentex advancing new deposit type at Pinguino
In Argentina’s most prolific mining province, Santa Cruz, within the geological region known as the Deseado Ma…
Chinese to buy Corriente for $679 million
Vancouver – After a year of negotiations, Corriente Resources (CTQ-T) has inked a deal to sell itself and its …
Stans Energy picks up rare earth elements in Kyrgyzstan
A Toronto-based junior whose chairman, Rodney Irwin, is the former Canadian ambassador to Russia and currently…
It’s business as usual, Sunridge Gold says of Eritrea
Sunridge Gold (SGC-V) says United Nations sanctions against Eritrea won’t interfere in its ambitious drilling …
Strathmore receives superior offer for Pine Tree-Reno Creek
Uranium explorer Strathmore Minerals (STM-V) has received an unsolicited competing offer from an unidentified …
Editorial: top mining stories of 2009
While many are thankful to leave an economically brutal 2009 behind, the year had its positive moments, too….