Results from a feasibility study on the Knox nickel-copper project in Maine indicate that the deposit could be developed at a capital cost of US$40 million and mined at an operating cost of US$1.90 pe…
Over the past few months, the Quebec government has announced various measures to soften the blow for junior mining companies and prospectors in the province and to help sustain them through economic …
Peter Kutney appointed director.
Net proceeds of $3 million from a recent private placement will be used in part to continue a second-phase of drilling on Consolidated Ramrod Gold’s (VSE) Mina Marta concession near Salamanca, Spain. …
After nearly a decade since their discovery, the three Hemlo mines are now passing their peak productive years. The Williams mine, owned 50-50 by Teck (TSE) and Corona (TSE), will post a production …
The week ended June 4 contained both good and bad news for Pat Sheridan, the controversial mining executive who is battling with regulatory authorities to bring the Lac des Iles platinum project into …
June 4 June 3 May 31 May 30 May 29 HIGH LOW Composite “300” 3549.59 3554.92 3546.10 3519.45 3498.40 4009.47 3009.91 Metals & Minerals 3216.41 3229.34 3190.37 3081.30 3073.99 3453.06 2…
A recently signed joint venture agreement between Kookaburra Gold (VSE) and Asarco (NYSE) gives Asarco the option to earn a 70% interest in the Col property by spending a total of $10.35 million. The …
Up five cents to close at 70 cents for the week ended June 4, Northfield Minerals has started work at the Cheminis gold mine near Virginiatown, Ont., and expects to process its first ore within two mo…
If all goes as planned, Akiko-Lori Gold Resources (VSE) and three associated companies expect to announce shortly the formation of a Canadian joint venture with Gold Fields Canadian Mining. Akiko-Lori…
Employees at Noranda’s (TSE) Central Canada potash mine recently voted 66% in favor of a new 2-year wage contract that provides for a 10.2% wage increase over the life of the contract. Set to expire A…
Under discussion for years, amendments to Ontario’s Mining Act known as Bill 71 were passed by the legislature Dec. 6, 1990, and became effective June 3 this year. Some of the changes it calls for wer…
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