2014


Activist shareholder criticizes Sherritt International

A Halifax-based investment company that owns shares in Sherritt International (TSX: S) is calling for a change at the Toronto-based company, which it accuses of making “ill-considered acquisitions” and dishing out…




A high-grade quartz vein at Avnel Gold Mining's Kalana gold project in southwest Mali. Credit: Anvel Gold Mining

Avnel’s new path for Kalana mine in Mali

VANCOUVER — When Avnel Gold Mining (TSX: AVK) bought the Kalana gold project in southwest Mali in 2002, its priority was getting the historic mine back into production, as required by the terms of the property deal. As a result Avnel has…


A drill site at Ivanhoe Mines' Platreef PGM project, 280 km northeast of Johannesburg, South Africa. Credit: Ivanhoe Mines

Ivanhoe unveils Platreef PEA as drills hit Ga-Madiba

VANCOUVER — Robert Friedland’s Ivanhoe Mines (TSX: IVN; US-OTC: IVPAF) is sitting on an impressive platinum group metals (PGM) resource at its Platreef property, situated 280 km northeast of Johannesburg, South Africa,. And the…



The Crimean nickel effect

Where gold was once the key barometer for geopolitical bad news, lately nickel has been hogging the stage.


More strong results for Premier’s Hardrock

Premier Gold Mines (TSX: PG; US-OTC: PIRGF) is almost finished a 60,000-metre infill drilling program at its Hardrock deposit in the  Geraldton–Beardmore district of northern Ontario, and it’s on track to incorporate the…




Facilities at Excellon Resources' La Platosa silver mine in Mexico. Credit: Excellon Resources

Excellon CEO on Mexico, taxes and trust

Excellon Resources’ (TSX: EXN; US-OTC: EXLLF) La Platosa Mine in Durango is one of the world’s highest-grade silver mines. The mine also boasts lead and zinc by-products that make it one of the lowest cash-cost silver mines in…


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