Mark O’Dea’s ‘science of discovery’ at Roundup
VANCOUVER — Over the past decade Mark O’Dea has become one of the strongest members of a new generation of explorers bent on making discoveries and running public mining companies the “right” way.
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Guarded optimism for 2014 from PI Financial’s Jim Mustard
VANCOUVER — In the final talk of the Association for Mineral Exploration British Columbia’s (AME BC) Roundup conference, PI Financial’s vice-president of mining investment banking Jim Mustard gave the audience reason to…
Toronto Stock Exchange, Jan. 27-31
The Canadian market fell slightly during the week after the latest move by the U.S. Federal Reserve to cut its stimulus program by another US$10 billion per month, given signs of improvement in the U.S. economy.
Permitting patience pays for Precipitate Gold
VANCOUVER — In early 2012 the northwest corner of the Dominican Republic was one of the hottest gold plays in the world.
Denison to drill 60,000 metres in 2014
While challenging market conditions are forcing many companies to axe their exploration budgets, Denison Mines (TSX: DML; NYSE-MKT: DNN) is pumping $15 million into a 60,000-metre drill program in the Athabasca basin in 2014, marking one of its…
Roskill: Indonesia’s nickel ban not set in stone
Indonesia’s nickel ban has strongly influenced the market in early 2014, but how will this development affect the long-term outlook? The following commentary by London-based Roskill Information Services examines the impact of the…
Coeur’s 2014 production guidance causes concern
Coeur Mining (TSX: CDM; NYSE: CDE) has missed its 2013 silver production guidance, but delivered more gold than expected, helping it meet its silver-equivalent target. But some analysts are grumbling over the company’s…
Coal is still king in China
VANCOUVER — Shaanxi Coal Industry is preparing for its initial public offering (IPO) and expects to raise $1.6 billion by selling shares representing just 10% of the company. It’s a good reminder that coal is still big business in…
Uranium Participation lands $50M financing
VANCOUVER — Uranium Participation’s (TSX: U) business model is simple: own uranium.
Nevsun meets its 2013 copper guidance at Bisha
The recent switch from producing gold to copper from Nevsun Resources’ (TSX: NSU; NYSE-MKT: NSU) Bisha mine in Eritrea has gone well for the East Africa-focused miner, which reached the top end of its 2013 copper-production guidance.
New Gold nears decision day at Rainy River
VANCOUVER — It’s been a busy six months for producer New Gold (TSE: NGD; NYSE-MKT: NGD), with a pair of economic studies providing some insight on where the company may develop its next gold mine.
Cameco rises on uranium optimism
Saskatoon-based Cameco (TSX:CCO; NYSE:CCJ), like many uranium miners, is enjoying renewed predictions of higher uranium prices and growing demand.