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…
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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…
Trek extends mineralization at Aurizona
Shallow step-out holes drilled at Trek Mining’s (TSXV: TREK) wholly owned Aurizona gold project in Brazil have extended gold mineralization west of the past-producing Piaba open-pit mine. Drill results from…