2006


Ivanhoe plots coal spinoff

Vancouver — Ivanhoe Mines (IVN-T, IVN-N) is planning to spin off its Mongolian coal assets into a new, publicly listed company….


Alexco picking up Keno Hill mine

Vancouver — Newly listed Alexco Resource (AXR-T) is acquiring the assets of past Yukon silver producer United Keno Hill Mines, including mineral rights on the United Keno Hill proj…


Spot Prices Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2006 Courtesy of Scotiabank

Precious Metals Price (US$/oz.) Change
Gold $553.40 +12.90
Silver $9.49 +0.27
Platinum…


Vista updates study to revive Hycroft

Vancouver — Spurred by high gold prices, Vista Gold (VGZ-T, VGZ-X) is taking another stab at reviving the dormant Hycroft gold-silver mine near Winnemucca, Nev….



Who’ll control Iran’s uranium?

Large, controlled explosions are everyday occurrences in the world’s mines, but it’s been a while since a mine has been the target of a major military attack….


Goldcliff aims to revive Hedley basin

Vancouver — Historic gold districts typically host more than one mine, but an exception is the Hedley basin of southwestern British Columbia, which has produced an estimated 2.5 million oz. gold from…


Chinese officials visit Saskatchewan potash mine

Officials from China were in Saskatchewan in late February to study the safety practices of several of the province’s mines, including the K2 underground potash mine, 210 km northeast of Regina, where…





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