BRITISH COLUMBIA – Vancouver-based Pretium Resources reports that its 2019 deep underground drill program confirmed there is mineralization similar to the Brucejack mine at depth and to the east of the mine workings. The mine is located about 65 kmR…
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LONDON, U.K. – Gold production in Canada is expected to grow at a compound annual rate of 2.7% from 2019 to 2023. This, according to GlobalData, Mining Intelligence, Centre means this country’s output will reach 7.6 million oz. four years…
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The following is an edited summary from the World Gold Council, based on its “Gold Demand Trends Full Year and Q4 2018” report. To access the report, visit www.gold.org. Global gold demand grew to 1,053 tonnes in the first quarter…
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NUNAVUT – Agnico Eagle Mines’ Meliadine mine – it’s largest gold deposit in terms of resources – achieved commercial production ahead of schedule and below the initial capital budget, the company reports. Total construction costs after crediting pre-co…
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CHINA – BQE Water was awarded a contract to proceed with the implementation of a SART p lant at a gold metallurgical facility owned and operated by Shandong Zhongkuang Group located in eastern China. The contract was awarded following the…
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ONTARIO – Toronto-based North American Palladium (NAP) says underground exploration at its Lac des Iles mine 90 km north of Thunder Bay has discovered a new zone – C zone. Drilling results suggest that it is a large area of…
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QUEBEC – Champion Iron of Montreal wants to own 100% of the Bloom Lake iron ore project 400 km north of Sept-Iles. A subsidiary will pay partner Ressources Quebec, which holds a 36.8% interest on behalf of the provincial government,…
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DOMINICAN REPUBLIC – Toronto’s Barrick Gold has given itself until 2020 to complete a feasibility study on increasing the output of the Pueblo Viejo gold mine by 50%. The study will address the expansion of the processing plant and tailings…
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Lumina Gold (TSXV: LUM) is on track to complete a first-ever resource estimate on its Gran Bestia gold-copper deposit and an updated resource on its Cangrejos gold-copper deposit before year-end. The two deposits in Ecuador are a kilometre apart and 40…
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With its vast mineral potential and pro-mining business environment, South America has long been a home away from home for North American listed mineral explorers, developers and miners. Here is a look at eight such companies that are active at…
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