October 16, 2019

First Mining announces positive updated PEA for Springpole project

The PEA reinforces the potential for the project to become one of Canada’s largest gold mines.

October 16, 2019

Sprott CEO hunting for bargains among beaten-up gold companies

Canada’s $8 billion precious metals-focused fund manager is bargain-hunting for stakes of mining firms that have seen valuations tumble.

October 16, 2019

Fortune lies in Canada’s oil sands. Many voters want to leave it there

In a campaign that’s been uncharacteristically personal in tone for Canada, energy and the environment is arguably the key policy area that will decide the election.

October 16, 2019

B2Gold offloads Nicaraguan assets, becomes Calibre’s main shareholder

The $100-million transaction involved cash payments and shares, which gives B2Gold a 31% interest in Calibre.

October 15, 2019

Granada hits near-surface high grades at Long Bars zone

Resources at the Granada mine are 22.3 million measured and indicated tonnes grading 1.06 g/t gold for 762,000 contained oz.

October 15, 2019

Gatling Exploration connects two deposits along trend at Larder

The Larder project has a historical resource of 335,000 indicated tonnes at 4.07 g/t gold and containing 43,800 oz.

October 15, 2019

Omineca speeds dewatering at Wingdam project

When dewatering is compete, Omineca will prepare the first underground area for ground freezing and bulk sampling will begin.

October 15, 2019

MineHub’s blockchain-based mining and metals technology platform goes live

MineHub is working with IBM, ING Group, Wheaton Precious Metals, and other companies key to mining, streaming, trade and finance.

October 15, 2019

Newmont Goldcorp kicks off commercial production at Ahafo mill expansion

The upgrade is expected to increase average annual gold production at the Ghana mine by between 75,000 and 100,000 ounces for the first five years, starting in 2020.

October 14, 2019

Nyrstar’s Langlois mine in Canada to cease production in December

The Langlois mine produced 24,000 tonnes on zinc in concentrate last year.