March 10, 2020

Colombia, Ecuador & Peru snapshot: companies active in prospective countries

South America’s reputation as an established mining destination gives a head start to companies looking to develop projects in these countries.

March 8, 2020

Peruvian government creates special group to support exploration projects

The Minister of Economy and Finance said her office’s new department will support mining projects so that they can be executed in a timely manner.

March 6, 2020

Nexa completes PEA for Hilarion in Peru

The study estimated an after-tax net present value of $231 million.

March 6, 2020

San Marco receives exploration permit for British Columbia property

The permit allows for substantial drilling on the property, which will help test the known mineralized footprint.

March 4, 2020

PDAC: Friedland previews ‘Revenge of the Miners’

Renowned mining mogul Robert Friedland took a theatrical approach to introduce his message to PDAC convention attendees in early March.

March 3, 2020

Brazil presents prospectivity mapping for 4 new areas

The catalog identifies zinc, lead and copper and gold in the northwest of Ceará State.

March 3, 2020

Fireweed shares soar on Yukon road upgrade agreement

The Yukon government and Ross River Dena Council have reached C$71 million agreement to upgrade roads in the area.

March 2, 2020

GR Silver buys Plomosas project from First Majestic

Transaction consolidates ownership of projects in the Rosario mining district into a single company.

March 2, 2020

Global exploration budget declines 3% in 2019 – report

The latest S&P report attributes the lower budget to challenging prices for many commodities throughout the year.

March 1, 2020

Termite mounds reveal hidden base metal deposits

Researchers found that metallic blue crusts on termite mounds indicate the presence of base metals including nickel and cobalt.