Positive metallurgical results for First Point’s Decar
Vancouver – Concept is slowly becoming reality at First Point Minerals’ (FPX-V) unusual nickel project in central British Columbia, with encouraging metallurgical results the latest boost.
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Bharti explains success of Forbes & Manhattan
Hitting it big with just one or two mining companies over a decades-long career is certainly commendable. When the winning streak extends to three or more, however, success starts being more forcefully attributed to the individual or…
Forging deals in the Labrador Trough (May 23, 2011)
As the acquisition of Quebec-focused iron ore producer Consolidated Thompson Iron Mines (CLM-T) by resource giant Cliffs Natural Resources (CLF-N) finally comes to a close, investors can’t help but wonder which company in the area is next in…
Cap-Ex focuses on Labrador iron
With several recent high-profile iron ore acquisitions in Eastern Canada, Cap-Ex Ventures (CEV-V) has picked an opportune time to re-launch as a Labrador Trough-focused exploration company.
TSX up in Feb.28 to March 4 period after stumble
The TSX composite index rose 200.65 points in the Feb. 28 to March 4 period to recover from its late February dip and end at 14,252.77 points. The capped metals and mining index managed to gain 25.71 points to end at 1,463.86, its first period…
Unusual and exotic deposit types compete for attention at Roundup
With 56% of juniors listed on the TSX Venture Exchange focused on precious metals, it’s no surprise that gold and copper-gold projects dominated Mineral Exploration Roundup held here in late January. But some unconventional projects were…
Cliffs says Ontario’s electricity prices are too high
Cliffs Natural Resources (CLF-N) is warning that high electricity rates in Ontario are forcing it to widen its search for a location to build a proposed ferrochrome production facility that will use a closed electric arc furnace to treat ore…
U.S. Markets up for 7th straight week as gold slips over Jan. 10-14 period
As European stocks advanced for the second straight week, banks and technology companies, led by JPMorgan Chase, sent U.S. stock indexes higher, marking a seventh week of gains. The Dow Jones industrial average gained 112.62 points, or 1%, to…
Altius strikes Newfoundland exploration alliance with Cliffs
Well respected for its project generation work in Newfoundland and Labrador, Altius Minerals (als-t) has entered into a strategic exploration alliance with Cliffs Natural Resources (clf-n) covering ferro alloy metals within specific areas of…
Estrella strikes strategic exploration alliance with Cliffs Natural Resources
Estrella Gold (est-v) is partnering up with Cliffs Natural Resources (clf-n) to explore for iron-oxide copper-gold targets in southern Peru. The pair has struck a two-year strategic alliance agreement, under which Cliffs has agreed to fund…
U. S. Markets end week on positive note despite poor jobs market
U.S. stocks finished the week with a strong performance, amid mixed economic data. While U.S. retailers reported strong November sales, a new jobs report showed unemployment had risen to a seven-month high of 9.8% in November as hiring slowed….
Probe Mines quietly doubles share price
Since October 1 Probe Mines (PRB-V) has shot up from 60¢ to $1.32 per share – largely on speculation that…