Cline moves toward coal production at New Elk
Now with a coal preparation plant, silos and mining equipment in the hands of Cline Mining (CMK-T), the company is …
2008
Final assay results are in for Noront’s Eagle One
After laboratory delays and a series of quality control issues, final assays finally are in for seven holes drilled…
Mining industry trying to address skills shortage
“We are looking for a geologist to help with our exploration program, but we cannot find anyone.” These words come …
The commodity supercycle: myth or reality? Part 3
Another proponent of the bullish case for commodities is Frank Holmes, chief investment officer of San Antonio, Tx….
Gemcom taken out by private equity firms for $180 million
Vancouver – In a commodity supercycle it pays to remember that mining companies don’t go it alone. Without support …
Iamgold to divest itself of La Arena
Iamgold (IMG-T, IAG-N) is following through on its plan to divest itself of one of its non-core assets, and the mar…
Mustang moves on to feasibility for Maskwa nickel project
A prefeasibility study for Mustang Minerals’ (MUM) Maskwa open pit nickel project in Manitoba proposes building a 2…
The commodity supercycle: myth or reality? Part 2
Another bullish view is expressed in a report entitled “Preparing for China’s urban billion” published by McKinsey …
Equinox poised to produce uranium by 2010 (May 07, 2008)
Vancouver – A positive feasibility study has given Equinox Minerals (EQN-T, EQMIF-O) the confidence it needs to add…
Aurizon looks to lower Casa Berardi costs
Gold production was up during the first quarter of 2008 at Aurizon Mines’ (ARZ-T, AZK-X) Casa Berardi underground m…
Paramount set to redo resource estimate with host of new results
Vancouver – Paramount Gold and Silver’s (PZG-T) San Miguel project has produced an impressive set of drill results …
The commodity supercycle: myth or reality? Part 1
Since 2001, commodities have experienced a powerful bull market. No matter which commodity, they have all gone up i…