BCSC puts a halt to Barkerville
VANCOUVER — The British Columbia Securities Commission (BCSC) has halted trading in Barkerville Gold Mines (BGM-V) because a much-anticipated technical report on its Cow Mountain gold deposit is not up to standard.
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SilverCrest finds strength in consistency at Santa Elena
VANCOUVER — When it comes to early-stage mines, operational reliability can be an elusive target for junior producers, but that has not been the case for Vancouver-based SilverCrest Mines (SVL-V) and its Santa Elena silver-gold operation…
Soltoro making its name in Jalisco
When it comes to exploration in Mexico’s Jalisco State, Soltoro (SOL-V) has carved itself out as the junior of stature.
Great Panther eyes growth in Mexico
Great Panther Silver (GPR-T, GPL-X) aims to steadily grow output from its two revived mines in Mexico to help reach its long-term goal of producing more than 5 million silver-equivalent oz. a year.
Primero’s star rises over western Mexico
VANCOUVER — The industry expected big things from Toronto-based Primero Mining (P-T, PPP-N) when it acquired the San Dimas gold-silver mine from major player Goldcorp (G-T, GG-N) just over two years ago to the tune of US$500 million, but…
Blockade forces Excellon to shut Platosa mine
VANCOUVER — Excellon Resources (EXN-T) continues to be plagued by labour and community issues at its Platosa mine in Mexico’s Durango State, with the company recently forced to suspend operations.
Palmarejo continues to deliver
Of Coeur d’Alene Mine’s (CDM-T, CDE-N) three producing mines, Palmarejo in northern Mexico is the largest contributor to company sales and operating cash flow. Metal sales from the mine in Chihuahua State last year reached US$513…
Venture flat in August 7-10 period
VANCOUVER — The S&P TSX Venture Composite Index basically ended flat in the shortened August 7 to 10 period, up less than a point at 1,191 points even after two days of losses balanced out two days of gains. Volume was also little…
Puma hunts high-grade silver in New Brunswick
VANCOUVER — In late February the Fraser Institute published a survey that labelled New Brunswick the world’s most attractive jurisdiction for mineral exploration, and that sounds about right to Puma Exploration (PUM-V). The Quebec-based…
US stocks move up during Aug 6-10 week
It was a good week for U.S. stocks. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 112 points to close the August 6-10 trading week at 13,207.95.
TSX rises as investor’s expect future growth
The TSX Composite Index was up 127 points to 11,841.98 for the holiday shortened Aug. 7-10 period after beginning the period on a tear as it caught up to U.S. markets.
Russian billionaire aims for full control of High River Gold
In a story that reads somewhat like a 1980s spy novel, Russian gold miner Nord Gold, the nation’s third-largest gold producer, looks poised to finally gain full control of Toronto-based producer High River Gold Mines (HRG-T). What makes…