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Calvista hits in famous district
Clutching a few small blocks in what is probably Colombia’s most famous gold district, Calvista Gold (CVZ-T) is having little trouble hitting gold.
Bannerman makes headway at Etango
With a recently completed definitive feasibility study under its belt, Bannerman Resources (BAN-T) says it can step up discussions with potential development partners and other financiers for its flagship Etango project in Namibia — one…
Sanatana gets a boost from Watershed results
VANCOUVER — Vancouver-based exploration outfit Sanatana Resources (STA-V) enjoyed a share bounce-back following the release of drill results from its joint-venture Watershed gold project 20-km southwest of Gogama, Ontario.
Alacer ups 2012 production target, despite poor Q1 results
Alacer Gold (ASR-T, AQG-X) has bulked up its 2012 production guidance by 3% to 396,000 to 410,000 attributable ounces gold, following higher grades at its Copler gold mine in Turkey despite reporting a weak first quarter.
Avanti secures $640-million financing for Kitsault
VANCOUVER — Avanti Mining (AVT-V) has secured a much-needed major financing for its Kitsault molybdenum mine in northern British Columbia, with five lenders agreeing to provide up to $640 million in loans.
Tin and silver — the new electric metals
Historic high prices for tin and silver are in the cards between now and 2018 as demand for the two metals in solder used in the electronics industry continues to climb and supply fails to keep pace, Jon Hykawy, head of global research at Byron…
Freeport stands strong in eye of Indonesia’s nationalisation storm
VANCOUVER — The world’s largest, publicly-traded copper producer, Phoenix-based Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold (FCX-N), is standing tough in the face of simmering labour turmoil and nationalisation overtures aimed at its…
Garrcon coming into sharper focus for Northern Gold
Northern Gold Mining (NGM-V) continues to advance its Garrison project in northern Ontario in leaps and bounds.
First Nickel aims to use Lockerby as a launching pad
VANCOUVER — It’s been a long haul for Toronto-based developer First Nickel (FNI-T) as it strives to revive commercial production at its Lockerby nickel-copper mine outside of Sudbury, Ontario.
Sweeping changes proposed for environmental review process
VANCOUVER — The Canadian Government has outlined broad changes to the environmental assessment process in an effort to improve efficiency and certainty, but only when the legislation is tabled will it become clear how the government…