Editorial: Canada’s mining industry still a powerhouse
To get a pulse on the health of Canada’s mining industry, it’s useful to browse through the newly released Mining Sector Performance Report 2006–2015, which is prepared by the Intergovernmental…
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Darnley Bay buys NWT zinc deposits, updates BC resource
Darnley Bay Resources (TSXV: DBL) is acquiring 42 zinc-lead deposits over a 68 km strike length in the Northwest Territories, and the junior explorer’s management team is providing a clear…
Eldorado re-emphasizes internal growth, exploration
VANCOUVER — Eldorado Gold (TSX: ELD; NYSE: EGO) will likely have $1 billion in total liquidity on its balance sheet at year-end thanks to the proposed sale its Chinese gold mines,…
The Northern Miner podcast – episode 36: Koneline filmmaker Nettie Wild – full interview
This week we have staff writer Lesley Stokes’ full 25-minute conversation with filmmaker Nettie Wild about her award-winning “cinematic celebration of northwestern British Columbia,” KONELĪNE: our land beautiful. The Northern…
TSX Venture drops, Oct. 24-28
The S&P/TSX Venture Composite Index shed 14.76 points, or 1.9%, over the report period to a 775.87-point close despite gains in commodity prices. Spot gold prices rose US$9.01 to US$1,275.47…
TSX dips as oil drops, Oct. 24-28
The S&P/TSX Composite Index lost ground over the week, retreating 1.3% to 14,785.29, as the price of oil weakened. The S&P/TSX Global Mining Index stayed relatively flat at 63.46, while…
US markets post mixed results, Oct. 24-28
Real gross domestic product in the third quarter increased at a 2.9% annual rate, according to an advance estimate by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis. Real GDP in the…
Klondex advances True North mine
In January, Klondex Mines (TSX: KDX; NYSE-MKT: KLDX) negotiated a deal with creditors to buy the Rice Lake gold mine and mill complex near Bisset, Man., for US$32 million. The…
TNM Video: Interview with Western Copper and Gold’s CEO West-Sells at Casino
The Northern Miner’s western editor Matthew Keevil speaks with Paul West-Sells, president and CEO of Western Copper and Gold (TSX: WRN; NYSE-MKT: WRN), at the company’s Casino copper-gold porphyry project,…
Agnico’s adjusted profit grows 44% in third quarter
Agnico Eagle Mines (TSX: AEM; NYSE: AEM) hit the ball out of the park with its third-quarter results, driven by strong production and cash generation. Net income was US$49.4 million,…
Rockcliff expands presence in Manitoba
While it may not be apparent from its share price, which has ranged between 1.5¢ and 16¢ over the last year, Rockcliff Copper (TSXV: RCU) has quietly expanded its grip…
Miner Moments #5: Filmmaker Nettie Wild discusses KONELĪNE: Our land beautiful
Staff writer Lesley Stokes sits down with filmmaker Nettie Wild for a chat about her award-winning “cinematic celebration of northwestern British Columbia,” KONELĪNE: our land beautiful. The Northern Miner is…