Up to 10 killed in Lily, Katanga disasters in South Africa, DRC
VANCOUVER — Twin disasters at two large mines in sub-Saharan Africa are a stark reminder that safety remains a top concern in mining. On Feb. 5 Yvonne Mnisi, Pretty Mabuza…
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Lundin Mining takes a US$262M shot at Freeport’s stake in Cukaru Peki
VANCOUVER — Mid-tier base metals producer Lundin Mining (TSX: LUN; US-OTC: LUNMF) has been hungry for copper over the past two years, and it hopes to be picking up a future copper…
Claude deal offers Silver Standard a Canadian foothold
VANCOUVER — Claude Resources (TSX: CRJ; US-OTC: CLGRF) has authored a strong turnaround story over the past three years at its Santoy and Seabee gold mines in Saskatchewan’s La Ronge mining district….
Endeavour to grow in West Africa with True Gold offer
VANCOUVER — Endeavour Mining (TSX: EDV; US-OTC: EDVMF) CEO Neil Woodyer describes his growth strategy as “buy and build,” and his company is doing a bit of both this year. On…
US stocks climb, Feb. 29-March 4
U.S. indexes rose on the back of higher commodity prices and a better-than-expected jobs report. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 2.2% to close at 17,006.77. The S&P 500 Index…
Odds ‘n’ Sods: Visiting gold mines in the DPRK
It was 1993. After disappointment with the Louwanzhai gold mine in Yunnan, my employer Normandy Mining wanted a break from China, and we were getting encouragement in Laos with our…
Agnico Eagle making a splash at Whale Tail
Excitement is building for Agnico Eagle Mines (TSX: AEM; NYSE: AEM) at its Amaruq gold project, 300 km west of Hudson Bay, as exploration geologists unveil a robust mineralized system…
The Northern Miner podcast – episode 2: PDAC edition
The Mining Podcast — Episode 2 — PDAC edition! Lesley Stokes and Matt Keevil talk Goldcorp’s “kitchen sink” annual report, NexGen Energy’s “monster” Arrow resource at Rook I, North Korea (?!),…
Rick Rule shares his outlook on gold, and yes, it’s bullish
You have endured the pain. Will you have the courage to hang around for the gain?” That’s the familiar question Rick Rule, Sprott US Holdings’ president and CEO, posed during…
Interview: PwC’s Edelstein on Argentina’s new tax regime
BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA — Since his election to office last November, Argentina’s President Mauricio Macri has eliminated export duties of between 5% and 10% on precious and base metals and…
Site visit: Atac has more to discover at Rackla in Yukon
DAWSON CITY, YUKON — Swooping in low via helicopter across wide, lush valleys at Atac Resources’ (TSXV: ATC; US-OTC: ATADF) well-established base camp on the Rackla gold project in the central Yukon,…
Orex, Canasil add weight to silver discovery in Mexico
VANCOUVER — Orex Minerals (TSXV: REX; US-OTC: ORXIF) and partner Canasil Resources (CVE: CLZ) are off to a strong start at their Sandra-Escobar silver project, 183 km northeast of the…