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Articles by Northern Miner Staff
Editorial: Graphite and REE juniors are suffering, too
While they have a lower profile than the mining companies who are chasing after major commodities like gold, copper and iron, junior companies associated with graphite and rare earth elements have also endured a four-year bear market for their…
Starcore has had ‘a big year,’ CEO Robert Eadie says
Starcore International Mines (TSX: SAM), the owner of the San Martin gold-silver mine in Queretaro, Mexico, has added seven assets to its portfolio over the past year.
Pan American Silver expands Mexico operations
At a time when lower commodity prices are fuelling cost-cutting and restructuring plans across the mining sector, Pan American Silver (TSX: PAA; NASDAQ: PAAS) is pushing ahead with expansion projects at two of its three mines in Mexico, and…
Analyst: Oban’s four-way merger should inspire weary juniors
Market realities are starting to bite, and the combination of Oban Mining (TSX: OBM) with three other companies is a good model to emulate at a time when most management teams in the junior mining sector are struggling to keep their…
TSX ends up higher, Aug. 24-28
The Toronto Stock Exchange finished in positive territory as investors took in higher oil prices and news that the Chinese government cut interest rates again to bolster its slowing economy. The S&P/TSX Composite climbed for four…
Gold miners must lower costs, BMO’s Kaip says
VANCOUVER — It’s been a rough run for gold equities over the past few years, but recent performances by major and intermediate producers seem to hint at an industry that’s getting its balance sheets and cost structures in…
Freeport-McMoRan on a broad cost-cutting spree
VANCOUVER — Freeport-McMoRan (NYSE: FCX) has been carrying out business-wide spending cuts that it calls an “aggressive response” to weak market conditions.
Sierra Metals turns up the heat in Mexico
In July, Sierra Metals (TSX: SMT) appointed as its vice-president of exploration Matthew Wunder — a geologist who during his career was part of a group at Rubicon Minerals (TSX: RMX; NYSE-MKT: RBY) that discovered and developed the…
Facts ‘n’ figures: Asia drags down gold demand in Q2
The following is an edited summary of the World Gold Council’s Gold Demand Trends report for this year’s second quarter. For the full report, please visit www.gold.org
TSX Venture bounces back, Aug. 24-28
VANCOUVER — The S&P TSX Venture Composite Index rallied amidst a general market recovery during the Aug. 24-28 trading period, as it jumped nearly 3.4%, or 18.15 points, en route to a 555.67 point close.
Argonaut aims to balance expansion, cost control
VANCOUVER — Argonaut Gold (TSX: AR; US-OTC: ARNGF) is walking a fine line by expanding its gold and silver production while controlling operating costs to maximize its free cash flow. The company’s long-term goal is to boost…