August 12, 2012

From asbestos to ‘Plan Nord’: Canada’s Quebec sparks controversy over mining plans

Weeks after Quebec’s ruling Liberal party re-launched the province's asbestos industry with a $58-million loan to the Jeffrey mine, opposition leaders are calling the federal government to end what they…

August 11, 2012

Excellon substantial drop in profits triggers management changes

Excellon Resources (TSX:EX) Chief Financial Officer, Steve Poad, quit on Friday after the company reported a big drop in profits in the second quarter the day before.

August 10, 2012

Canadian Zinc reports financial results for second quarter 2012

For the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2012, the company reported a comprehensive loss of $11,955,000, compared to a comprehensive loss of $24,551,000 for the same periods…

August 9, 2012

Excellon Resources declares force majeure at Mexico’s mine La Platosa

Excellon Resources Inc. said Wednesday an ongoing blockade at a mine in Mexico has compelled it to declare a force majeure in connection with concentrate delivery contracts with a unit…

August 8, 2012

Tigray Reports 18.0 meters of 3.23% copper, 0.95 g/t gold, 22 g/t silver and 3.86% zinc at Mayshehagne, and 12.0 meters of 2.18 g/t gold and 68 g/t silver at Terakimti

Highlights from the Ethiopian projects include 18.0 meters of 3.23% copper, 0.95 g/t gold, 22 g/t silver and 3.86% zinc at Mayshehagne, and 12.0 meters of 2.18 g/t gold and…

August 7, 2012

Xstrata to create world’s biggest zinc mine

Xstrata has approved a $360 million expansion for its McArthur River mine in Australia’s Northern Territory which will make the project the largest producer of zinc in the world.

August 7, 2012

Baja Mining signs second standstill agreement with lenders

Among other requirements to keep the standstill from terminating, the Korean Consortium must acquire an additional 21% interest in MMB (for a total 51% interest) and control of MMB's board…

August 7, 2012

Anconia Resources begins drilling at its MARCE occurrence in Nunavut Territory

The company has commenced a drilling program of up to 1500 meters, on the MARCE occurrence. The planned drill program will test the extent of the MARCE occurrence and conductor…

August 6, 2012

Greenland Minerals finalises full ownership of Kvanefjeld multi-element project with equity-based transaction

Greenland Minerals and Energy Ltd (ASX:GGG) is an exploration and development company focused on developing high-quality mineral projects in Greenland.

August 1, 2012

Silvercorp reports intercept of 10.87 meters grading 715 grams per tonne silver, 6.85% lead and 1.52% zinc at the SGX mine, Ying Mining district, Henan province, China

The company reports intercept of 10.87 meters grading 715 grams per tonne silver, 6.85% lead and 1.52% zinc at the SGX mine, Ying Mining district, Henan province, China