January 24, 2013

Royal Canadian Mint hits silver supply shortage, limits dealer allocation

Both dealers and wholesalers are reporting the supply of maple leaf silver coins is now weeks backlogged.

January 24, 2013

Centerra becomes sole owner of promising gold project in Turkey

Oksut gold project went through the million-ounce mark in February last year.

January 23, 2013

Aurizon wants shareholders to reject Alamos offer

The company said it is "inadequate and opportunistic."

January 23, 2013

Transition Metals almost doubles Janice lake copper project area

The property now includes 11,684 ha (117 km2) up from the original 6,880 as per March last year.

January 23, 2013

BHP axes coal costs, fuels aluminum writedown speculation

In its half-year production update, BHP highlighted challenges faced by its aluminum and nickel businesses.

January 23, 2013

Canadian oil company fined for international corruption

Calgary oil company Griffith Energy has been hit with a hefty fine after pleading guilty to international corruption charges.

January 23, 2013

WestKam Gold Corp.: WestKam Gold announces option to acquire additional 17% interest in Bonaparte property

The Bonaparte property consists of a total of 8 claims, representing 2,461-hectares and is located approximately 35 kilometres north of Kamloops, British Columbia.

January 22, 2013

Aurizon Mines to evaluate unsolicited Alamos takeover bid

The offer values the company at approximately $780 million in cash and shares.

January 22, 2013

Inmet tells shareholders to reject First Quantum’s hostile takeover bid

Fails to adequately compensate shareholders

January 22, 2013

Manson Creek extends gold mineralization at up town gold project, NWT

Manson Creek utilized a small man portable prospector drill, to test extensions of the mineralization observed in the J3B trench, which contained 7.80 g/t gold and 23.31 g/t silver over…