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An old sign in southeast Idaho points to the Mineral Gulch gold project, seen in the distance. Credit: Northern Miner Staff.

Liberty Gold hits high-grade gold at Black Pine

New drill results from Liberty Gold’s (TSX: LGD; US-OTC: LGDTF) wholly owned Black Pine project in Idaho include high-grade intervals of Carlin-style oxide gold mineralization. Drilling has also expanded the…


The historic Tallman pit at Pilot Gold’s newly aquired Mineral Gulch gold property in Idaho.  Credit: Pilot Gold.

Pilot Gold acquires past-producer in Idaho

The purchase of a past-producing heap leach mine in southeastern Idaho marks Pilot Gold’s (TSX: PLG) first acquisition this year and underscores the junior’s heightened focus on gold projects in…


Western Pacific Resources executives and staff at the entrance to the historic Deer Trail gold mine in Utah.  Photo by Adrian Pocobelli.

Western Pacific partners with Quintana at Deer Trail

VANCOUVER — In November Western Pacific Resources (TSXV: WRP) was forced to extend its purchase agreement at the historic Deer Lake polymetallic mine, located 266 km southwest of Salt Lake City, Utah. But with a new strategic partner…


At the entrance to the historic Lower Deer Trail gold mine in Utah, from left: lead miner Shane Morrison, chairman Arthur Brown, president Michael Callahan, vice-president of exploration Eric Saderholm, CEO Warwick Smith and investor relations representative Erin Ostrom. Photo by Adrian Pocobelli.

Western Pacific bets on the Deer Trail mine

MARYSVALE, UTAH — Vancouver-based exploration company Western Pacific Resources (TSXV: WRP) is adding a new project to its portfolio with the acquisition of the Deer Trail mine, a polymetallic project with silver, gold, zinc, lead and…


Drillers at work at Terraco Gold's Almaden gold project, 126 km northwest of Boise, Idaho. Photo by Terraco Gold

Idaho: More than just the Midas touch

Ask a mining investor about gold in Idaho and Midas Gold (MAX-T) will likely be the first name that pops  up. The company has put itself at the forefront of the conversation by proving up 5.8 million oz. of the yellow metal at its Golden…


Round-up of explorers in Idaho

Ask a mining investor about gold in Idahoand Midas Gold (MAX-Tt) will likely be the first name that pops to mind. The company has put itself at the forefront of the conversation by proving up 5.8 million oz. of the yellow metal at its Golden…


Drill rigs in the Clark Tunnel area at Midas Gold's Golden Meadows project in Idaho. Photo by Midas Gold

Midas leading the pack of Idaho gold explorers

Just six months after completing its $45.2-million initial public offering in July, Midas Gold (MAX-T) has firmly emerged as the top gold explorer in Idaho following the state’s recent resurgence as a prospective mining jurisdiction.


Midas has the golden touch in Idaho

Just six months after completing its $45.2-million initial public offering in July 2011, Midas Gold (MAX-T) has firmly emerged as the leading gold explorer in Idaho following the state’s recent resurgence as a prospective mining jurisdiction.


Premium Exploration's president Del Steiner (left) with vice-president of exploration Michael Ostenson at the Friday zone at the Idaho gold project. Photo by Matthew Allan

Hunting for gold in the Gem State

Most know Idaho as the Potato State, but the area also has a lesser-known nickname, the Gem State, which dates back to its territorial days. 


An old sign in southeast Idaho points to what is now Western Pacific Resources' Mineral Gulch gold project, seen in the distance.

Western Pacific lays claim to Mineral Gulch

SITE VISIT CASSIA CTY., IDAHO — Rising prominently out of the flat scrubland, it is hard to believe the site of the past-producing Black Pine gold mine lay largely forgotten…


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