Poland’s KGHM seeks new acquisitions
With mining stocks falling, it is little wonder that talk of mergers and acquisitions has picked up. Unfortunately for most junior mining companies, much of the talk has remained just that – talk.
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Gabriel gathers new momentum at Rosia Montana
The trials and tribulations of Gabriel Resources (GBU-T) and its Rosia Montana gold project in Romania’s Transylvania region have been well-documented in these pages since the late 1990s.
Poland’s KGHM seeking new acquisitions in the Americas
With mining stocks falling to cheaper levels on almost a daily basis, it is little wonder that talk of M&A activity has been picking up. Unfortunately for most junior mining companies, much of the talk has remained just that… talk.
Precious Metals Summit re-cap part II: Gabriel gathers mommentum
The trials and tribulations of Gabriel Resources (GBU-T) and its Rosia Montana project have been well documented over the years. Indeed tapping the incredible mineral wealth of the project has been a cumbersome process for the company as NGO’s…
Lombador I shines for Lundin in Portugal
A feasibility study looking at developing the upper portions of the rich Lombador zinc-copper orebodies at Neves-Corvo in Portugal has shown that it would be a “profitable and value accretive extension” to the mine, Lundin Mining (LUN-T)…
Lundin completes feasibility study on Lombador I
A feasibility study looking at developing the upper portions of the Lombador ore bodies at Neves-Corvo in Portugal has shown that it would be a “profitable and value accretive extension” to the mine, Lundin Mining (LUN-T) reported yesterday….
Barrick buys 9% of Carpathian Gold for $20M
Carpathian Gold (CPN-T) has received a big credibility boost from Barrick Gold (ABX-T, ABX-N), after the miner agreed to purchase $20-million worth of the junior’s shares for an approximate 9% interest.
Greece approves European Goldfields’ EIS
It has taken five years, but Greece has finally approved European Goldfields’ (EGU-T, EGU-L) environmental impact study on its Greek assets.
Barrick buys 9% stake in Carpathian for $20 million
Carpathian Gold (CPN-T) has received a big credibility boost from Barrick Gold (ABX-T, ABX-N) after the major gold miner agreed to purchase $20-million worth of the junior’s shares for an approximate 9% interest.
Positive results for First Point’s Decar
Concept is slowly becoming reality at First Point Minerals’ (FPX-V) unusual nickel project in central B.C., with encouraging metallurgical results giving the company its latest boost.
Gabriel receives key permit for Rosia Montana
Vancouver – Gabriel Resources’ (BGU-T) much delayed Rosia Montana gold-silver project has been issued an archaeological discharge certificate, a key permit needed to move ahead with construction.
Carpathian Gold climbs on Romanian drill results
Carpathian Gold (CPN-T) is mounting a strong run on the market thanks to its latest results out of Romania. The assays come out of a 35,000 metre diamond drill program at its wholly owned Rovina Valley Project (RVP) in west-central Romania.