Orocobre set to make a mark in lithium
When over 500 people gather at a desolate salt flat in Argentina, it probably has something to do with mining.
South America
Production keeps climbing for Fortuna Silver
VANCOUVER — Record silver and gold production that beat its own guidance enabled Fortuna Silver Mines (FVI-T, FSM-N) to achieve record revenues in 2012, which leaves the company well positioned to complete a planned expansion at its…
Tinka keeps climbing on Peruvian zinc discovery
VANCOUVER – Tinka Resources’ (TK-V) share price chart is the mirror image of many a junior explorer. In the last six months, the Toronto Venture Exchange has lost 20%. In that same time, Tinka has gained 55%. Year over year, the…
MBAC posts cost hikes, delays at Itafos
MBAC Fertilizer (MBC-T) is raising $50.1 million to cover further cost escalations and delays at its Itafos Arraias single superphosphate (SSP) project in central Brazil.
Colossus nears the finish line at Serra Pelada
If Nicholas Campbell and Chris Lerch of Canaccord Genuity are right, shares of Colossus Minerals (CSI-T, COLUF-O) could reach $7.75 apiece within the next twelve months—a big jump from where they currently trade at $2.98 per share.
More VMS mineralization for Atico in Colombia
VANCOUVER – In the midst of uncertain markets, Atico Mining (ATY-V) is bucking the trend with exciting drill results that keep adding to the junior’s share price momentum.
With no rival bids, Inmet falls to First Quantum
VANCOUVER — In the end, predictions of a bidding war for Inmet Mining (IMN-T) ended up as much ado about nothing. Instead, the lack of rival bids for a company with three operating mines and a huge, undeveloped copper project in Panama…
U3O8 snapping up Calypso
VANCOUVER — U3O8 (UWE-T) is adding cash to its coffers and new properties to its Argentine portfolio through an all-share friendly deal to acquire Calypso Uranium (CLP-V).
Delving deeper into Colombia’s mining issues
Colombia is one of the world’s most enigmatic mining jurisdictions. There is no denying that the country’s lost “cocaine” years have left behind lots of unrivalled, prospective ground that is ripe for modern exploration….
Premier an up-and-comer in the royalty space
Investors holding paper in most gold producers and explorers have been disappointed recently, but it’s been a different story for investors in gold royalty companies.
Rio Alto rises on La Arena drilling
VANCOUVER — With its La Arena gold mine having just completed its first year of commercial production, Rio Alto Mining (RIO-T) is finding time to probe some nearby exploration targets, and results from the first set of holes are promising.
Luna’s gold is Sandstorm’s gain
Luna Gold’s (LGC-T) Aurizona gold mine in Brazil is looking more robust all the time and that is good news to two sets of shareholders.