China ‘holds the key’ to thermal coal price stability
The Northern Miner recently spoke with Andy Roberts, Wood Mackenzie’s research director of global thermal coal markets, to get an overview of the sector. Based in Austin, Texas, Roberts analyzes…
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Wave of consolidation hits Canada’s oilsands
VANCOUVER — It’s been a volatile few years for Canadian energy producers in Alberta’s oilsands. Last year provincial voters elected the New Democratic Party, which is rarely a ready friend to…
Miner Moments #8: Exploration Insights’ Brent Cook talks junior markets
Matt sits down with Exploration Insights analyst Brent Cook to talk about the state of junior markets. This is an interlude from a longer conversation we’ll be airing during The…
Uranium snapshot: Juniors active in Saskatchewan’s Athabasca basin
Although uranium markets are in a prolonged downturn, more than a few junior companies are patiently waiting to reap the rewards of better days ahead. Here are five companies advancing…
Ivanhoe veteran Hornor ventures into gold with Aurvista
VANCOUVER — Matthew Hornor, protégé of mining mogul Robert Friedland and veteran of Ivanhoe Mines (TSX: IVN; US-OTC: IVPAF), has taken the helm of Aurvista Gold (TSXV: AVA) as president…
When will uranium prices rise enough to justify new mines?
David Cates is president and CEO of Denison Mines (TSX: DML; NYSE-MKT: DNN) and president and CEO of Uranium Participation (TSX: U), a company focused on investing in uranium concentrates….
Kameron Collieries restarts Donkin coal mine
Underground coal mining in Cape Breton has resumed after a 15-year hiatus. The Donkin mine started producing coal at the end of February and the underground operation should churn out…
Richmont studies Island Gold expansion, steps up exploration
VANCOUVER — Richmont Mines (TSX: RIC; NYSE: RIC) has completed a preliminary economic assessment (PEA) at its flagship Island Gold operation in Ontario in late May that models 115,000 oz….
The Northern Miner podcast – episode 61: Junior mining & exploration special ft. Mickey Fulp
There’s plenty to talk about on this week’s Northern Miner podcast as Matt swings by the International Metal Writers Conference in Vancouver to catch-up with some of our favourite newsletter…
Lundin Gold secures up to US$450M for Fruta del Norte
The stars are aligning for Lundin Gold (TSX: LUG) at its large, wholly owned Fruta del Norte (FDN) gold project in Ecuador. On May 30, the company announced a US$400-…
Denison off to great start in 2017 at Wheeler River
In the last six months, Denison Mines (TSX: DML; NYSE-MKT: DNN) has reached a deal to increase its stake in the Wheeler River uranium project, raised $63.5 million in capital…
Roundtable and research report: Strategies for cash deployment
How can mining companies best deploy cash? The mining sector is beginning a recovery, but it is still fragile and not uniform across all commodities. How can companies avoid the…