Editorial: Top stories of 2019
The mining industry had its share of tragedy this year starting in January with the murder of Canadian geologist Kirk Woodman in Burkina Faso and…
2019
The Northern Miner Podcast – episode 167: ‘Are we asking the right questions?’ ft Sherritt International’s Nathan Stubina
This episode features a critical look at innovation and the mining industry from Nathan Stubina, Sherritt International vice-president of technologies and operations. Nathan delivered a…
BC, Yukon and NWT Snapshot: Eight players advancing assets in attractive jurisdictions
The natural endowment of British Columbia, the Yukon and Northwest Territories continues to drive mineral exploration and development. Here is a sample of eight companies…
TSX Venture rises, Dec. 23-27: Aurania, New Pacific, Advance Gold, Hannan
The S&P/TSX Venture Composite Index climbed 2.69% to 563.58 and spot gold rose to US$1,510.80 per oz. — a US$32.40 per oz. (2.19%) gain. Shares…
US markets post gains, Dec. 23-27: Vale, Hecla
The S&P 500 Index rose 0.58% to 3,240.02, making 2019 the best year for stocks on the S&P 500 since 1997. The Dow Jones Industrial…
TSX moves higher, Dec. 23-27: Kirkland Lake, Endeavour Mining, Kinross, Yamana
The S&P/TSX Composite Index rose 0.29% to finish at 17,168.20. The S&P/TSX Global Mining Index jumped 3.18% to 82.52, and the S&P/TSX Global Base Metals…
Most-clicked stories of 2019
As 2019 draws to a close, we take a look at the most-clicked stories on our website this year, in descending order. No. 1: Interview: The…
White Gold keeps on discovering
Shawn Ryan’s White Gold (TSXV: WGO) has data from more than 400,000 Yukon soil samples, but one collected in the 2019 field season stood out…
The Northern Miner Podcast – episode 166: How the mining industry can save on energy costs, ft Peak Power COO Matt Sachs
This holiday episode features a special Innovation Presentation by Peak Power chief operating officer Matt Sachs at the 2019 Progressive Mine Forum in Toronto. Matt…
Commentary: Looking at 2020 and beyond for BC’s mineral industry
As the Association for Mineral Exploration (AME) gears up for the 37th annual Mineral Exploration Roundup conference from Jan. 20 to 23, 2020, it is…
Nevada Copper ships first copper concentrate from Pumpkin Hollow in Nevada
The first copper concentrate has been shipped from Nevada Copper’s (TSX: NCU) Pumpkin Hollow project in Nevada to the company’s offtake partner Concord Resources. Production…
Nemaska Lithium files for creditor protection
Canada’s Nemaska Lithium (TSX: NMX) has filed for creditor protection after attempts over several months to find new investors and continue operations. The Montreal-based company…