Copper coating developed by UBC researchers led by Dr. Amanda Clifford could be the next superbug fighter.

The PFS showed robust project economics including a post-tax net present value of C$463 million and post-tax unlevered internal rate of return of 23.2%

The Canadian gold and silver producer is offering Rio's subsidiary, Kennecott Exploration, a 60% stake in the Elder Creek copper project.

This year, Pacific Ridge plans to drill a minimum of 6,000 metres at Kliyul.

Colomac Centre contains Grizzly Bear, Colomac Main, Goldcrest, and has four higher grade satellite deposits.

The cause of the incident, which happened on Thursday, was unclear and all non-essential work at the mine has been stopped.