Denison reveals Wheeler River’s results
Denison Mines (DML-T, DNN-X) has wrapped up the 2012 drill programs at its 60%-held Wheeler River uranium property in Saskatchewan, and plans to update the project’s resource estimate by year-end.
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Nemaska Lithium planning ‘one big mine’
Nemaska Lithium (NMX-V, NMKEF-O) has made a splash twice this October with the release of a preliminary economic assessment for its Whabouchi lithium deposit in the James Bay region of northern Quebec, and news of an offtake and collaboration…
Facts ‘n’ figures: Fostering new mine development in northwestern Ontario
The following is an edited version of the executive summary from the study Mining in northwestern Ontario: Opportunities and challenges, commissioned by Ambassadors Northwest and written by professors Bahram Dadgostar, Sam Garofalo, Nikola…
Pacific Booker hammered by BC government’s permit denial
In a rare move, the B.C. Liberal government has denied developer Pacific Booker Minerals (BKM-T, PBM-X) an environmental assessment certificate for its wholly owned Morrison copper-gold project, 65 km northeast of Smithers, B.C.
Western Potash gets $15M for Milestone work
Western Potash (WPX-T) is aiming to enhance its liquidity by raising $15 million in a non-brokered private placement — a move that was not entirely well-received by investors.
Labrador Iron falls on hard times
Despite having the distinction of being Canada’s newest and only independently owned iron ore producer, Labrador Iron Mines(LIM-T) has been on a rough ride over the last while.
Canada Lithium improves Quebec Lithium’s economics
Canada Lithium (CLQ-T) has raised its game with an updated feasibility study for its Quebec Lithium mine, showing the project is on track to start producing in 2013 and could rake in better returns, triggering analysts to lift their price…
Osisko stakes one million hectares in Mexico
Press releases from Osisko Mining (OSK-T) were coming fast and furiously this week with announcements that the company had produced its half-millionth ounce of gold from its flagship Canadian Malartic mine and another reporting record…
Eastmain expands high-grade potential at Clearwater
VANCOUVER — Québec-focused gold explorer Eastmain Resources (ER-T) has finally released an updated resource estimate for its high-grade Eau Claire gold deposit in Québec’s James Bay district. Eau Claire is part of Eastmain’s…
Commentary: Fostering new mine development in northwestern Ontario
The following is an edited version of the executive summary from the study Mining in northwestern Ontario: Opportunities and challenges, commissioned by Ambassadors Northwest and written by professors Bahram Dadgostar, Sam Garofalo, Nikola…
AuRico reflects changing investment landscape
While many market watchers see the depressed state of mining equities as a historic opportunity for increased M&A activity, some miners with hoards of cash are actually turning away from acquisitions, preferring to focus on returning…
Victory Gold finds old mine still has something to give
Victory Gold Mines (VGO-CNSX ) is proving that a historic small scale mine in Timmins still has gold to give.