Countdown to production at Mount Milligan
The mine that Thompson Creek Metals (TCM-T, TC-N) is building in central B.C. will be a novel operation in many ways.
News
KSM keeps growing for Seabridge
Seabridge Gold’s (SEA-T, SA-N) KSM project is already one of the largest undeveloped gold projects in the world, home to 38 million oz. gold and 10 billion lb. copper. But with drills tapping into deep core zones and new stepout targets,…
Commentary: BC a model for attracting investment and building partnerships with aboriginal communities
It is with some nostalgia that we look back at 2012, a year of pride and celebration for the Association for Mineral Exploration British Columbia (AME BC). We wrapped up a year of special initiatives to mark our association’s 100th…
Correction
The story “Rubicon prepares to defend Phoenix in court” (TNM, Jan. 7–13/13) incorrectly stated that Rubicon has a Benefits Agreement with the Lac Seul First Nation. In fact, Rubicon has an Exploration Accommodation…
Dalradian finds gold in Ireland’s green hills
VANCOUVER — Focusing exploration efforts in established, low-risk mining jurisdictions is paying off for Toronto-based Dalradian Resources (DNA-T). The company has already outlined a multi-million ounce gold resource 120 km west of…
Short Position Report
Short positions outstanding at Jan. 15/13 (with changes from Dec. 31/12).
Golden Predator changes name and focus to royalties
Golden Predator’s (GPD-T) decision to transition to a royalty-only mining company and build on its existing base of 34 projects pushed the junior’s shares up 16.7% to 38.5¢ on 2.7 million shares traded.
TSX Venture takes a step back, Jan. 14-18
VANCOUVER — The S&P TSX Venture Composite Index took a breather this week after posting two consecutive periods of gains to start 2013, dropping 4.93 points or 0.4% en route to a 1,235.32 point close on Jan. 18.
TSX gains ground
The TSX Composite Index was up 98 points to 12,725.09 points for the Jan. 14-18 period.
U.S. equities post strong rally, Jan. 14-18
The S&P 500 touched a five-year high on the back of stronger housing and jobs numbers. Housing starts in December rose 12.1%—the biggest advance since June 2008—while applications for unemployment benefits dropped to their…
Commentary: BC a model for attracting investment and building partnerships
It is with some nostalgia that we look back at 2012, a year of pride and celebration for the Association for Mineral Exploration British Columbia (AME BC). We wrapped up a year of special initiatives to mark our association’s 100th…
Ivanplats doubles world-class copper resource at Kamoa
VANCOUVER — Robert Friedland’s latest Vancouver-based venture looks to be following a familiar template. On Jan. 17 Ivanplats (IVP-T) released an updated resource on its Kamoa discovery in Central Africa that boosted the project’s…