Wesdome beats gold production forecast
Wesdome Gold Mines’ (WDO-T) gold production was 28% higher than expected in 2009 after grades at its Eagle Riv…
Canada
CAW asks gov’t to stop Xstrata smelter closure
The Canadian Auto Workers union has called on both the Ontario and the federal governments to investigate Xstr…
Supreme Court decision on Red Chris provides environmental assessment clarity
Vancouver – In a decision more than three years in the making, the Supreme Court of Canada ruled the ministr…
Ursa starts production at Shakespeare nickel-copper mine
Ursa Major Minerals (UMJ-T) has begun mining operations at its Shakespeare nickel-copper mine 70km west of Sud…
Rubicon intercepts more high-grade gold at Phoenix project
Rubicon Minerals’ (RMX-T, RBY-X) ambitious drill program at its Phoenix project in Red Lake, Ont. is resulting…
Western Potash files resource on Milestone
When it comes to location it doesn’t get much better than this. Western Potash Corp.’s (WPX-V) Milestone prope…
Chief explains Ring of Fire protest
First Nation groups eager to be involved in the mining business in northern Ontario are blocking two ice airst…
Potash Corp.’s financial results “below potential”
Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan’s (POT-T, POT-N) sales volumes of potash last year were the lowest since it…
Yukon Territory wins big at AME BC awards dinner
Vancouver — A prospector, a Howe Street financier and several geologists and engineers with historic or rec…
NA Palladium searches for gold around Sleeping Giant
As North American Palladium (PDL-T, PAL-X) gets its Lac des Iles palladium mine near Thunder Bay, Ont., up and…
Natives block airstrips in Ring of Fire
First Nation groups in the James Bay Lowlands have set up blockades on two ice airstrips to stop explorat…
Nebu looks to make its mark in 2010
Nebu Resources (NBU-V) is looking to make 2010 a defining year in the company’s recent history.Originally se…