Exploration Top Stories

Pioneer Lithium gets financial backing from Ontario government

The amount received represents a rebate of up to 50% of eligible exploration costs at its flagship Root Lake project in Canada.

Staff Writer | April 10, 2024 | 5:40 am

Sixty North outlines plans for Mon gold project following last year’s NWT wildfires

The former Mon mine produced 15,000 tonnes of ore grading…

Staff Writer | April 9, 2024 | 10:45 am

Altona Rare Earths strikes copper deal in Botswana

The Africa-focused explorer and developer can acquire up to 85%…

Staff Writer | April 9, 2024 | 5:43 am

Atico drilling grows El Roble copper-gold mine in Colombia

The deposit has proven and probable reserves of 1 million…

Colin McClelland | April 5, 2024 | 1:38 pm

Omai Gold targets Wenot deposit in Guyana for quicker turnaround, CEO says

The deposit holds 17.6 million indicated tonnes grading 1.48 grams…

Colin McClelland | April 5, 2024 | 10:55 am

Deep-sea mining could hurt $5.5bn tuna industry, study claims

Scientists say climate change would likely change tuna's migration patterns, leading them to areas targeted by deep-sea miners.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 11, 2023 | 5:44 am

Deep-South stock soars after Namibia renews copper project license

The Ministry of Mines and Energy has renewed the miner's Haib copper licence for two years following a lengthy court battle.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 11, 2023 | 3:58 am

Callinex Mines stock surges on high-grade copper resource estimate for Pine Bay project

A drilling campaign is underway to test high-priority targets with the objective of adding further resources.

Staff Writer | July 10, 2023 | 8:46 am

Site visit: West Vault Mining likens its Hasbrouck project to ‘gold in a secure vault’

Project is ready for construction, backed by favourable economics and a strategic approach, CEO says.

Henry Lazenby in Tonopah, Nevada | July 7, 2023 | 5:33 pm

Danish fund invests C$3 million in Greenland Resources to advance moly project

Part of the net proceeds will be used to advance the capex and permitting of its Malmbjerg molybdenum project.

Staff Writer | July 7, 2023 | 10:52 am

Site visit: Unearthing the lithium ‘gold rush’ in Nevada

While precious metals-focused juniors are working to revive Nevada’s tired Tonopah Silver District, lithium discoveries to the north, west and south of the desert town’s doorstep could again kick the boom-bust local economy into high gear.

By Henry Lazenby in Tonopah, Nevada | July 6, 2023 | 3:50 pm

UK needs to revive rich mining past to counter China’s minerals grip

The reopening of the South Crofty tin mine in Cornwall is part of a wave of mining activity across England’s southwestern tip.

Bloomberg News | July 6, 2023 | 4:57 am

GoGold Resources announces PEA for Los Ricos gold-silver project

Highlights of the PEA include an after-tax NPV of C$413 million with an after-tax IRR of 29%.

Staff Writer | July 4, 2023 | 8:43 am

Site visit: Tonopah primed for mining renaissance as precious metals attract prospectors

With over 150,000 metres of drilling completed since June 2020, Tonopah West is billed as North America's most active silver exploration project.

Henry Lazenby in Tonopah, Nevada | June 30, 2023 | 4:14 pm

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