Sierra Metals executes turnaround plan
It’s not often that a mining company releases three preliminary economic assessments on three different mines in two months. But that’s what Sierra Metals (TSX: SMT; NYSE-AM: SMTS) accomplished in…
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Aben Resources adds Eric Sprott as strategic shareholder
Aben Resources (TSXV: ABN; US-OTC: ABNAF) is expanding its exploration and drilling program this year at its Forrest Kerr gold project in B.C.’s Golden Triangle, with the help of a…
Imperial Metals records $28M loss on strike, operating issues
A strike at Imperial Metals’ (TSX: III) Mt. Polley copper-gold-silver mine in central B.C. and lower copper recoveries at its Red Chris copper-gold mine in northwestern B.C. in the second…
Editorial: Gold, copper declines start to bite
The dog days of summer are upon us in North America, and this year for the mining industry the biggest dogs are gold and copper — the two leading precious…
TSX moves lower, Aug. 6-10
U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to double tariffs on Turkish steel and aluminum roiled markets and prompted a further sell-off of Turkey’s currency. The S&P/TSX Composite Index fell 0.57% to…
Top 10 Canada-based juniors with substantial assets in the US
Canadian junior companies have a large presence south of the border. The Northern Miner presents its top-10 list of the biggest Canada-based juniors with substantial assets in the U.S., by…
Top 10 US-based, mid-tier precious metals
The Northern Miner presents its top-10 list of the largest U.S.-headquartered mid-tier to junior precious metal companies, by market capitalization: 1. COEUR MINING Market cap: US$1.5 billion Chicago-based Coeur Mining…
Nevsun’s board recommends shareholders reject Lundin takeover bid
VANCOUVER — Nevsun Resources’ (TSX: NSU; NYSE-AM: NSU) board is unanimously recommending shareholders reject Lundin Mining’s (TSX: LUN; US-OTC: LUNMF) bid to buy all of Nevsun’s shares at $4.75 per share, the…
Filo upgrades indicated resource at flagship project on Chile-Argentina border
Filo Mining (TSXV: FIL) has substantially increased indicated resources at its 100% owned Filo del Sol copper-gold-silver deposit, located 140 km southeast of the city of Copiapo, Chile, on the Chile-Argentina…
Base Metals Snapshot: Eight companies on the hunt for base metals in the Americas
The rise in base metal prices in 2017 and early 2018 has translated into a lively exploration and development scene amongst companies focused on base metals. Here are eight such…
Nevsun reports Q2 loss amidst Lundin takeover bid
Nevsun Resources (TSX: NSU; NYSE: NSU) reported a US$10.8 million loss in the second quarter of 2018, an US$11.3 million decline from the first quarter. Lower zinc prices and mined…
Aquila tables feasibility study for Back Forty in Michigan
Nearly two months after receiving its final environmental permit, Aquila Resources (TSX: AQA; US-OTC: AQARF) has tabled a positive feasibility study for its Back Forty polymetallic project, located 19 km…