Yukon exploration slow but steady in 2012
VANCOUVER — Depressed equity markets, a cool spring that kept snow on the ground and floods in June that washed out major roads meant 2012 was much quieter in the Yukon than it was in 2011.
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ATAC finds more Carlin-style mineralization
ATAC Resources (ATC-V) says it has discovered a third area with Carlin-type gold mineralization at its Pharaoh target in the Yukon. This find is the junior’s second gold discovery this year.
ATAC finds new Carlin-style mineralization
ATAC Resources (ATC-V) says it has discovered a third area with Carlin-type mineralization at its Pharoah target in the Yukon. The Pharoah gold discovery was the junior’s second gold discovery this year.
Venture climbs for second week in August 20-24 period
VANCOUVER — The S&P TSX Venture Composite Index climbed for a second week, up 18.46 points in the August 20 to 24 period to end at 1,251.88 points after four days of gains. Volume was fairly consistent with the rest of August at an…
High-grade gold lifts Atac
Shares of Atac Resources (ATC-V) climbed nearly 10% after the prominent Yukon-focused explorer released more results from its wholly owned Rackla gold project, 55 km northeast of Keno City. Atac released assays from another 23 holes completed…
High-grade gold results lift Atac
Shares of Atac Resources (ATC-V) climbed nearly 10% after the prominent Yukon explorer released more results from its wholly-owned Rackla gold project, 55 km northeast of Keno City.
Venture edges up in July 16-20 period
VANCOUVER — The S&P TSX Venture Composite Index climbed 9.23 points in the July 16-20 period to end at 1,196.19 points after three days of gains outweighed two days of losses. Volume would have increased noticeably were it not for a…
Venture slides in May 28 – June 1 period
VANCOUVER — The S&P TSX Venture Composite Index swung back into the red in the May 28 to June 1 period, dropping 17.68 points to end at 1,291.59 on three days of gains and two days of losses. Volume kept in line with the week before…
Venture hits new lows in May 14-18 period
VANCOUVER — The tough markets took on a whole new level of decline in the May 14 to 18 period. The S&P TSX Venture Composite Index dropped no less than 118.45 points or 8.8% to end at 1227.88 points, its lowest level since October…
ATAC launches Yukon drill program
ATAC Resources (ATC-V) has kicked off the first phase of its two-phase drill campaign this year at its 100%-owned Rackla gold project 55 km northeast of Keno City in Central Yukon.
Venture returns to negative territory in April 30 – May 4 period
VANCOUVER — The S&P TSX Venture Composite Index slipped back to negative territory in the April 30 – May 4 period, ending down 7.71 points at 1,405.05 after three days of losses outweighed two days of gains. Volume for the…
The Yukon gold rush matures
The Yukon gold exploration season is ramping up for another year, looking a little more restrained for 2012 but still full of potential.