Yukon Zinc Pulls in US$140M for Wolverine
Vancouver — In a significant step towards financing the polymetallic Wolverine project, Yukon Zinc (YZC-V, YZCCF-O) has secured a US$140-million senior debt facility from Barclays Capital.
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Tamerlane to Revive Pine Point
Vancouver — Tamerlane Ventures (TAM-V, TMLVF-O) is poised to develop a new mine on the site of one of Canada’s most successful base metals mines, with a positive feasibility study and updated reserve…
Noront continues rally on Double Eagle copper intercept
Vancouver – A pair of copper-mineralized drill intercepts by Noront Resources (NOT-V, NOSOF-O) from initial drillin…
Consolidated Thompson shares drop on lost Wabush deal
Dofasco has exercised its option to buy the majority interest in the Wabush Mines iron ore joint venture in Quebec …
Minotaur Exploration announces its first overseas expansion — to Nova Scotia
Dont look now but the Aussies are coming to Eastern Canada — again. Minotaur Exploration (MEP-A) announced to…
Brabant Lake looks strong for Manicouagan
Vancouver – The second phase of drilling at Manicouagan Mineral’s (MAM-V) Brabant Lake property is returning strong…
Barrick and Newmont rumours won’t die
Rumours of the worlds number one gold miner Barrick Gold (ABX-T, ABX-N) taking over the worlds number two Newmont…
Cartier makes silver discovery
News that Cartier Resources (ECR-V) hit a new mineralized zone at its flagship Kinojevis property in Quebec helped …
IOC ramps up investment in Labrador operations
Strong market demand, addressing operating bottlenecks and improving winter performance were the key drivers behind the Iron Ore Co. of Canada’s (IOC) decision earlier this month to pump $60 million i…
Tamerlane to revive Pine Point mine
Vancouver – Tamerlane Ventures (TAM-V) is poised to develop a new mine on the site of the most successful Canadian …
Detour Lake gold propects show promise
Vancouver – Detour Lake is showing promise for Detour Gold (DGC-T) and it’s JV-partner for part of the project, Tra…
Long copper-gold intersect for Candorado
Vancouver – At least one of Candorado Operatings (CDO-V) summer purchases is showing promise: the company hit a lo…