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Capstone polishes off another reliable year

VANCOUVER — Vancouver-based copper producer Capstone Mining (CR-T) continues to be one of the strong stories in mid-tier base metal production. The company released its annual results on March 13, which underline a strong…



Railroad tracks at Labrador Iron Mines' Howse deposit near Schefferville, Quebec. Source: Labrador Iron Mines

Labrador Iron to get $30M from Tata Steel

Labrador Iron Mines (LIM-T) is expecting to receive $30 million from India’s Tata Steel as part of an alliance it recently entered with the company’s subsidiary to create cost synergies in the Labrador Trough region,…



Selwyn turns the page after eight years at Howard’s Pass

VANCOUVER — It has been quite a ride for Vancouver-based junior Selwyn Resources (SWN-V) since it acquired a 100% stake in the Howard’s Pass zinc-lead project in the eastern Yukon from a Placer Dome joint venture in 2005. The story…


The headframe and mill at Wesdome Gold Mines' Kiena gold mine in Val-d'Or, Quebec, during the official mine reopening in 2006. Photo by John Cumming

Wesdome to put Kiena on care and maintenance

VANCOUVER — Shares of Toronto-based Wesdome Gold Mines (WDO-T) took a tumble following news that the company is suspend­ing activities at its Kiena underground gold mine in Val-d’Or, Que. The company announced on March 8 that it…


Snow falls on a drill rig at TomaGold and Quinto Real Capital's Monster Lake joint-venture gold project near Chibougamau, Quebec. Source: TomaGold

TomaGold and Quinto jump on Monster Lake gold hits

VANCOUVER — After a few high-grade gold hits, TomaGold’s (LOT-V) share price is up almost 200% since mid-February, while its thinly traded joint-venture partner on the project, Quinto Real Capital (QIT-V), is up an astonishing…


TSX Venture inches downward, March 4-8

VANCOUVER — The S&P TSX Venture Composite Index closed out another week with relatively little overall movement during the March 4-8 period, falling just 0.2% or 2.24 points before trading settled at 1,117.85 points. Despite…


Wesdome employees supervise the development of the Mishi open-pit mine in Ontario. Source: Wesdome Gold Mines

Wesdome falls on Kiena mine suspension

VANCOUVER — Shares of Toronto-based operator Wesdome Gold Mines (WDO-T) took a tumble following news it was suspending activities at its Kiena underground mine located in Val d’Or, Quebec. The company announced on March 8 that…


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