The power of economic geology
After establishing himself as a geological expert in the world of academia, David Groves has shifted his focus to mining.
2012
Great Western arranges $80-million bond financing
Vancouver — Great Western Minerals Group (GWG-T) has secured US$80-million in a bond financing as it works to open its flagship rare earths mine in South Africa and build or upgrade several processing facilities.
Canadian companies leading the charge in Guyana
Vancouver — Guyana is looking to Canada for investment and support as the nation moves forward with a progressive natural resource development policy.
Claude ups inferred resources by 236%
Shares of Claude Resources (CRJ-T, CGR-X) gained 17% a day after updating its gold reserves and resources on its wholly-owned Seabee gold operation in Saskatchewan.
Nicaragua the key to B2Gold’s success
While many companies aspire to build themselves into the next mid-tier gold producer few are successful at actually doing it.
McEwen bets on innovation
Rob McEwen is known for thinking outside the box so it wasn’t surprising to learn that McEwen Mining (MUX-T, MUX-N)—a company he created in January through the combination of U.S. Gold and Minera Andes and in which he owns a 25%…
Aurizon doesn’t budge on positive 2011 financials
Last year was a good year for the company, says George Paspalas, the president and chief executive of Aurizon Mines (ARZ-T, ARK-X), which has been mining the Casa Berardi gold project in Quebec since 2006.
La Mancha rises on prospect of auction
La Mancha Resources (LMA-T) is putting it self up for sale, and the market likes its chances of attracting a healthy premium.
Seafield Resources likes what it sees in Colombia
Seafield Resources (SFF-V) is making headway in Colombia with a preliminary economic assessment of its Miraflores deposit “on the horizon” and drill results continuing to flow from its Dosquebradas deposit 3 km to the north.
Inmet keeps wary eye on smouldering Panama policy debate
Vancouver — Toronto-based Inmet Mining (IMN-T) is on the periphery of a pitched battle between Panamanian President Ricardo Martinelli and indigenous groups protesting the regimes aggressive resource expansion policies.
Canadian Environmental Assessment Report echoes government priorities, opposition cries foul
Vancouver — Proposed changes to Canada’s Environmental Assessment Act could streamline and simplify the environmental approval process, much in line with pledges already made by the Conservative government.
FDG keeps drilling Topacio
FDG Mining (FDG-V) is working to prove up resources at the past-producing Topacio gold concession in central eastern Nicaragua, with an ongoing two-phase drill program.