Transformed Dolly Varden Silver in discovery mode, says CEO
Looking back on the past two years since he took the reins as CEO of Dolly Varden Silver (TSXV: DV), Shawn Khunkhun points to a critical acquisition the company made…
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White Gold seeks Klondike rush source in Yukon drill results
White Gold (TSXV: WGO; US-OTC: WHGOF) says drilling on its Ryan’s Surprise target south of the historic Klondike gold rush territory in the Yukon bodes well for an initial resource estimate….
Roundup Preview: BC mining and exploration off to a strong start after tumultuous 2022
With high interest rates, high inflation and reduced access to finance, 2022 was a challenging year for the mineral exploration sector. But unofficial financial numbers point to a solid start…
Analysts knock Osisko’s Cariboo gold project feasibility
The first phase of Osisko Development’s (TSXV: ODV; NYSE: ODV) Cariboo gold project in central British Columbia makes little economic sense, say analysts about a new feasibility study. The study…
NioCorp demo plant in Quebec boasts high rare earth recoveries
NioCorp Developments (TSX:NB; OTCQX:NIOBF) reported a rare earth dissolution rate of 86-95% at its demonstration plant in Trois-Rivieres, Que., the company said Wednesday. That rate was obtained through hydrochloric acid…
Canada Nickel adds carbon capture and storage to Crawford project
Canada Nickel‘s (CVE:CNC) latest test work results support the incorporation of carbon capture and storage into processing at its Crawford project in Timmins, Ont. Its method, known as in-process tailings…
Electra Battery Materials sheds non-core Canadian assets
Electra Battery Materials (TSX-V: ELBM; NASDAQ: ELBM) announced on Wednesday it will dispose of its non-core Canadian assets while retaining royalty interests in the properties. Under a 2021 share purchase…
New Found Gold increases Queensway drill program to 500K metres
New Found Gold (TSXV:NFG; NYSE-A:NFGC) has announced the expansion of the exploration program at its 100%-owned Queensway project, located on the Trans-Canada Highway, 15 km west of Gander, N.L. To…
Piedmont Lithium, Tesla ink new deal pivoting from delayed Carolina project
Piedmont Lithium (NASDAQ: PLL; ASX: PLL) and automaker Tesla agreed to cut their supply agreement by tonnage and time while shifting the source away from a proposed mine stymied by…
Artemis Gold says delayed permits for Blackwater won’t affect construction timeline
In the latest update on the progress of its Blackwater project in central British Columbia, Artemis Gold (TSXV: ARTG) said on Tuesday that it is expected to finally receive BC Mines…
Skeena Resources seals Essay Creek royalty sale to Franco Nevada
Canadian explorer and developer Skeena Resources (TSX, NYSE: SKE) said on Tuesday it had closed the sale of a 0.5% net smelter returns royalty (NSR) on its Eskay Creek gold-silver project…
Precious metals outlook: CPM Group sees sharp rise for gold — but not until 2024
There are several key elements to having a rational view of likely price movements in precious metals in 2023. The first is accurately understanding what has happened in these markets…