Corvus Gold Inc. (TSX:KOR) has announced the discovery of a new high-grade gold vein system at the Yellowjacket target on its North Bullfrog property near Beatty, Nevada.
Cartier Resources Inc. (TSX VENTURE:ECR) has announced the start of its exploration work on its properties situated in the Abitibi in the province of Quebec.
Alto Ventures Ltd. (TSX VENTURE:ATV) and Foundation Resources Inc. (TSX VENTURE:FDN) announce the commencement of a 6,000 metre diamond drilling program on the Coldstream Property in northwestern Ontario.
Aben Resources Ltd. (TSX VENTURE:ABN) (FRANKFURT:E2L) has announced that its has entered into an Acquisition Agreement with Eagle Plains Resources Ltd. (TSX VENTURE:EPL) to acquire a 100% interest in two non-contiguous mineral exploration properties known as the Hit and Justin projects, covering approximately 459 hectares, located in the eastern Yukon Territory.
Canada Lithium is in the middle of a definitive feasibility study on its Quebec Lithium project located near Val d'Or in the geographic heart of the Quebec mining industry.
By Joel Scanlon
1 Feb 2011
In a bid to reduce dependency on China's uncertain rare earth minerals supply the European Commission is developing a strategy to help member nations.
By Joel Scanlon
1 Feb 2011
New World Development, a Hong Kong based property developer, is planning to spin-off a Chinese iron ore mining business. The new company will be majority owned by its own infrastructure unit NWS Holdings through a listing on the Hong Kong stock exchange.
By Joel Scanlon
1 Feb 2011
The coal mining industry in Australia is unlikely to return to full production any time soon with cyclones in North Queensland causing even more disruptions. The recent flooding in the state has resulted in the majority of coal mines operating at reduced capacity.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
1 Feb 2011
The US mining industry can expect a bit of a shakedown as the mining regulatory agency proposes a new rule that will help to close down mines with health and safety violations faster.
By Joel Scanlon
1 Feb 2011
Altona Mining Limited is hoping to raise $70 million to fund the development of the Outokumpu copper project in Finland along with exploration at its Roseby copper project in Queensland.
Canadian Zinc Corporation (TSX:CZN)(OTCBB:CZICF) has reported the Mackenzie Valley Land and Water Board has granted a two year extension to Canadian Zinc's Land Use Permit for mineral exploration on the Prairie Creek Property in the Northwest Territories.
SACRE-COEUR MINERALS, LTD. today announced that it has granted a two week extension for completion of due diligence regarding the proposed acquisition of Sacre-Coeur by NORD GOLD N.V., formerly named SEVERSTAL GOLD N.V. and SEVERSTAL GOLD LLC, affiliates of OAO Severstal (LSE: SVST; RT: CHMF), in accordance with the binding agreement among the parties dated September 21, 2010, as referred to in their joint press release of September 22, 2010.
ArcelorMittal and Nunavut Iron Ore Acquisition Inc. announced today that they have taken-up an additional 8,410,670 common shares of Baffinland Iron Mines Corporation under their outstanding offer of C$1.50 per Common Share and C$0.10 per common share purchase warrants issued pursuant to a warrant indenture dated 31 January 2007 of Baffinland.
Moly Mines Limited (TSX:MOL)(ASX:MOL) has provided an update on its project financing activities for the Spinifex Ridge Molybdenum / Copper Project.
BCGold Corp. (TSX VENTURE:BCG)(PINK SHEETS:BCGOF) has provided an exploration update.