Alamos gets busy after losing out on Aurizon
Alamos Gold (AGI-T, AGI-N) isn’t letting its failed Aurizon Mines (ARZ-T) bid get it down.
Mexico and Central America
More gold found at El Gallo
McEwen Mining (MUX-T, MUX-N) has built one operating mine in Mexico, is in the midst of building a second that will start producing in mid-2014, and is actively exploring for more on its expansive 2.02-sq.-km El Gallo complex in Sinaloa…
El Chanate write-down surprises AuRico shareholders
Despite a $127 million write-down of the El Chanate mine in Sonora, Mexico, Canaccord Genuity analyst Rahul Paul says he isn’t changing his investment thesis on AuRico Gold (AUQ-T, AUQ-N) and is maintaining his US$11 price target on the stock….
Newstrike outlines maiden resource at Ana Paula
VANCOUVER — It has been a wild ride for Vancouver-based explorer Newstrike Capital (NES-V) at its flagship Ana Paula gold-silver project along the emerging gold belt in Guerrero State, Mexico. After acquiring the project roughly three…
Endeavour reports record earnings, output
VANCOUVER — A day after announcing record earnings in 2012, Endeavour Silver (EXK-N) inked a deal to sell bonus concentrate from its overachieving Bolanitos silver-gold mine to local Mexican smelters, in a move that positions the producer…
Mercator eyes better days ahead
Mercator Minerals (ML-T) had a difficult year in 2012, but one that ended with improved operations and a stronger balance sheet, despite taking a US$119.8-million writedown on its El Creston molybdenum-copper project in Mexico’s Sonora…
Capstone a steady eddy among the copper miners
VANCOUVER — Vancouver-based copper producer Capstone Mining (CS-T) is one of the good news stories among the mid-tier base metals producers.
Silver Bull doubles Sierra Mojada silver count
VANCOUVER — Eight months, 16,700 metres of drilling and 400 channel samples later, Silver Bull Resources (SVB-T) has doubled the silver resource at its Sierra Mojada project in Coahuila, Mexico.
Argonaut’s commitment to cost control drives success
VANCOUVER — As many gold producers are plagued by rising operating costs and shrinking profit margins, Reno-based producer Argonaut Gold (AR-T) has proven to be an exception to the norm. Though the company boosted year-on-year gold…
Mercator takes US$120M writedown on El Creston
Mercator Minerals (ML-T) had a difficult year in 2012 but one that ended with improved operations and a stronger balance sheet, despite taking a US$119.8 million write-down on its El Creston molybdenum-copper project in Mexico.
Gold delay worries Barrick investors
Gold from Barrick Gold’s (ABX-T, ABX-N) recently baptized Pueblo Viejo mine is being held up by customs in the Dominican Republic, but it appears a resolution is at hand.
Silver Bull doubles Sierra Mojada silver count
VANCOUVER – Eight months, 16,700 metres of drilling, and 400 channel samples later, Silver Bull Resources (SVB-T) has doubled the silver resource at its Sierra Mojada project in Coahuila, Mexico.