Cordoba hits mineralization at San Matias
VANCOUVER — The first four holes into the San Matias project in Colombia all returned significant copper and gold grades over good lengths for owner Cordoba Minerals (TSXV: CDB).
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Azincourt CEO talks Peruvian uranium acquisitions
VANCOUVER — Though junior Azincourt Uranium (TSXV: AAZ; US-OTC: AZURF) is a relatively new arrival to the exploration game — the company completed its listing prospectus in April 2012 — it has made waves by locking down a…
Azincourt picks up Peruvian uranium portfolio
VANCOUVER — Though junior Azincourt Uranium (TSXV: AAZ) is a relatively new arrival in the exploration game — the company completed its listing prospectus in April 2012 — it made waves early by locking down a piece of the…
Dynacor’s strategy sets it apart
TUMIPAMPA, PERU — Junior exploration budgets have shrivelled by as much as 39% this year according to a study released in October by SNL Metals Economics Group, but a visit to Dynacor Gold Mines’ (TSX: DNG; US-OTC: DNGDF) operations…
Pacific Potash gets the drills spinning at Amazonas
The growth story in China isn’t what it used to be, but the country still has an appetite for resources in the Americas, as demonstrated by an unnamed Chinese state-owned enterprise that is lending $10 million to Pacific Potash (TSXV: PP;…
Belo Sun getting closer at Volta Grande
Belo Sun Mining (TSX: BSX) was close to seeing construction begin on its Volta Grande project in Brazil but due to recent events in Brazil’s Para State it will have to wait a few more weeks to see if it gets approval.
Aura improves ops, but seeks more funds
Aura Minerals’ (TSX: ORA) move to cut costs across its mines has contributed to promising third-quarter results, but the company still has operating and financing hurdles to clear before it can receive better market recognition, says CIBC…
MBAC shows Santana’s feasibility
MBAC Fertilizer (TSX: MBC; US-OTC: MBCFF) is de-risking its Santana phosphate project in Brazil, with a feasibility study showing that the company could, for US$427 million, build a 32-year operation producing 500,000 tonnes of granulated…
Barrick shelves Pascua-Lama
Barrick Gold (TSX: ABX; NYSE: ABX) has suspended construction at its controversial Pascua-Lama gold-silver project in Argentina and Chile, citing lower metal prices and regulatory and legal uncertainties.
Silver Wheaton buys half of Constancia’s gold output
Silver Wheaton (TSX: SLW; NYSE: SLW) has inked a second offtake agreement on Hudbay Mineral’s (TSX: HBM; NYSE: HBM) Constancia polymetallic project in southern Peru: this time for its gold output.
Red Eagle closes in on production at San Ramon
VANCOUVER — Things are coming together for Vancouver-based junior Red Eagle Mining (TSXV: RD) at its wholly owned San Ramon gold deposit in Antioquia, Colombia.
Continental advances Buritica in Colombia
Continental Gold (TSX: CNL; US-OTC: CGOOF) released a slew of drill results in early October from its Buritica gold project in Colombia’s Antioquia state.