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  • Yukon Metals’ geologist examining rock chip samples at Star River.

    Yukon Metals off to a good start at Birch

    A.J. Roan, Mining News|Updated Oct 1, 2024

    Confirms copper and gold mineralization over a 1,400-meter anomaly on property acquired from the Berdahl family. Yukon Metals Corp. Sept. 3 announced promising results from its initial exploration of the Birch gold-copper project in Yukon, identifying a large copper and gold mineralized system that spans over 1,400 meters and shows potential for economic grades. "We are excited about these first pass results that have clearly identified a copper and gold mineralized system...

  • Geologist examines spodumene-rich outcrop Fi pegmatite.

    Li-FT quadruples Cali lithium project size

    A.J. Roan, Mining News|Updated Sep 16, 2024

    Stakes new spodumene-rich claims surrounding battery metal project in western Northwest Territories. Li-FT Power Ltd. Sept. 3 announced a significant expansion to its Cali project, quadrupling its land position through the staking of an additional 9,681 hectares (23,927 acres) of spodumene-rich claims in Northwest Territories, Canada. Quickly establishing itself as a significant player in the lithium exploration sector, Li-FT began with a diverse portfolio that initially...

  • Drill rig technician grabbing pipe extension for ongoing drilling.

    Snowline explores Yukon on multiple fronts

    A.J. Roan, Mining News|Updated Sep 6, 2024

    New assays from Valley and Jupiter reveal expanding gold zones and strong exploration potential. Snowline Gold Corp. Aug. 29 announced the next batch of drill results from its 2024 exploration campaign at the company's Rogue and Einarson projects in Yukon, Canada, which not only expanded the known gold footprint at its Valley deposit but also delivered promising early results from the Jupiter target. Holding seven prospective targets across the Yukon, Snowline's portfolio is...

  • Highly mineralized drill core from Silver North’s Haldane project.

    Silver North is eager for Haldane drilling

    A.J. Roan, Mining News|Updated Sep 6, 2024

    Plans for 1,000 meters in six holes at silver property in Yukon's famed Keno Hill District. Silver North Resources Ltd. Aug. 27 announced that it will begin drilling at its Haldane property in Yukon in early September, targeting high-grade silver mineralization at the West Fault and Bighorn areas. Located about 22 kilometers (14 miles) west of Hecla Mining Company's Keno Hill silver mine, the 8,164-hectare (20,174 acres) road-accessible Haldane property has a history of...

  • Truck parked next to drill between a copse of alpine trees.

    Gladiator resumes drilling at Cowley Park

    A.J. Roan, Mining News|Updated Sep 6, 2024

    Plans for 13,000 meters between six targets, allocates 5,000 meters for Cowley. Gladiator Metals Corp. Aug. 27 announced the restart of drilling at its high-grade Cowley Park copper project in Yukon as part of a fully funded 13,000-meter summer program aimed at both resource expansion and exploration. Located a stone's throw from the capital of Yukon, the Whitehorse Copper project is a 5,280-hectare (13,294 acres) copper-molybdenum-silver-gold skarn exploration project that...

  • Outline of Argus pegmatite at Midas Minerals’ NWT project.

    Midas reports first high-grade lithium

    A.J. Roan, Mining News|Updated Sep 6, 2024

    First-pass channel sample returns 1.27% lithium oxide over 26 meters from Argus. Midas Minerals Ltd. Aug. 27 announced the results of its initial channel sampling at the Argus pegmatite on the company's Reid-Aylmer project in Northwest Territories, Canada, which returned 26 meters averaging 1.27% lithium oxide (Li2O), including a higher-grade zone of 12 meters at 1.75% Li2O. Acquired last October, Reid-Aylmer spans 157 square kilometers (60 square miles) and is located...

  • A photograph of Independence Mine near Palmer.

    AMA's 85 years of mining stewardship

    A.J. Roan, Mining News|Updated Sep 5, 2024

    Alaska Miners Association celebrates 85 years of service, advocating for growth and sustainability in Alaska's mining industry. As the Alaska Miners Association celebrates its 85th anniversary, the organization's vital role in advancing the state's mining industry comes into sharp focus. Founded in 1939 at the onset of the Fair Labor Standards Act, the AMA was similarly established to advocate for fair labor practices and safe mineral development in the Last Frontier. Over...

  • Geologists sit on a slope of Mt. Rainey overlooking Stewart, B.C.

    The golden past and bright future of Stewart

    A.J. Roan, Mining News|Updated Sep 5, 2024

    From its scandalous gold rush beginnings to modern mining resurgence, Stewart's legacy as a mining hub continues to evolve. In the rugged expanse of Northern British Columbia, where the slopes of Mount Rainey rise steeply above the town of Stewart, the Stewart Mining District has carved its legacy into a region rich with veins of silver and gold, witnessing the rise and fall of some of Canada's most significant mines and shaping the history and fortunes of those who sought to... Full story

  • Heavy equipment constructing a containment berm.

    Victoria Gold opposes Yukon receivership

    A.J. Roan, Mining News|Updated Aug 23, 2024

    Company maintains stance that it has no intention of leaving the site. The Yukon government has filed an application to place Victoria Gold Corp. into receivership, seeking control over the company and its Eagle Gold Mine, following the June 24 heap leach failure that resulted in cyanide contamination. Amid escalating scrutiny and financial strain, Victoria Gold has declared its intention to contest the government's move in court. The government's decision to pursue...

  • Aerial photo of the Casino mine camp in Yukon, Canada.

    Western Copper pushes back Casino permitting

    A.J. Roan, Mining News|Updated Aug 23, 2024

    Company delays permitting to mid-2025 for additional environmental reviews and First Nations talks. Western Copper and Gold Corp. Aug. 12 announced that it has delayed the permitting timeline for its flagship Casino copper project in the Yukon, pushing back its application to mid-2025. The company cites the need for more thorough environmental assessments and consultations with First Nations as key factors for the extension. Situated roughly 300 kilometers (186 miles)...

  • Large chunk or uraninite, commonly called pitchblende.

    Greenridge reaffirms Nut Lake potential

    A.J. Roan, Mining News|Updated Aug 23, 2024

    Company compiles historical exploration data, reveals extensive uranium mineralization. Greenridge Exploration Inc. Aug. 15 announced the completion of an updated technical review of Nut Lake reinforces the strong potential for significant uranium mineralization at this project in Nunavut, Canada. Located approximately 55 kilometers (34 miles) from Atha Energy Corp.'s Angilak uranium deposit, with a historical resource of 2.8 million metric tons averaging 0.69% (43 million pou...

  • Hunk of gold-mineralized rock next to rock pick hammer.

    Prospector finds 15km mineralized corridor

    A.J. Roan, Mining News|Updated Aug 23, 2024

    Over 500 surface samples reveal high-grade gold, silver, copper, and other anomalous minerals. Prospector Metals Corp. Aug. 15 announced the initial assay results from its 2024 exploration program at the ML gold-silver-copper project in Yukon, which revealed a newly identified mineralized corridor extending at least 15 kilometers (nine miles). Comprising 4,757 hectares (11,747 acres) within the prolific Tintina Gold Belt, Prospector's Mike Lake (ML) property is located...

  • Aerial photo of the Eagle Gold Mine in Yukon, Canada.

    "It's over"; Victoria Gold hangs its hat

    A.J. Roan, Mining News|Updated Aug 22, 2024

    Board resigns, and shareholders pull out after court-ordered receivership, impelling company to yield. "It's over. Victoria is done," CEO John McConnell said in an interview with CBC on the day after Victoria Gold Corp. was placed into receivership and the Yukon government took the lead on rehabilitating the Eagle Gold mine site. "They brought in a team to take over from us," he added. The court decision comes less than two months after the failure of the heap leach pad at...

  • A bronze statue of Lady Justice holding scales stands beside a gavel.

    Pebble adds Army Corps to EPA lawsuit

    A.J. Roan, Mining News|Updated Aug 22, 2024

    U.S. Federal District Court in Alaska approves motion to include USACE in ongoing litigation over Pebble Mine permit veto. Northern Dynasty Minerals Ltd. Aug. 19 announced that the U.S. Federal District Court in Alaska has granted its request to amend the ongoing lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to also include the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) as a defendant. In January 2023, EPA issued a 404(c) veto under the Clean Water Act, blocking...

  • Blue-colored drill pad built along the side of a rocky ridge.

    Sitka hits best gold intercept at RC Gold

    A.J. Roan, Mining News|Updated Aug 22, 2024

    Latest drilling expands high-grade gold potential along the new Blackjack Corridor. Sitka Gold Corp. Aug. 19 announced the latest results from its ongoing 2024 diamond drilling campaign at the RC Gold project in Yukon, including a significant 290.5-meter intercept averaging 1.1 grams per metric ton gold, the company's best result to date. Located in the heart of Yukon's Tombstone Gold Belt, the 431-square-kilometer (166 square miles) RC Gold project lies roughly 100 kilometers...

  • Heavy equipment digging a long trench at the Lone Star property.

    Klondike maps new fault, gold discoveries

    A.J. Roan, Mining News|Updated Aug 22, 2024

    Exploration reveals new high-grade gold zones and extends key fault structure. Klondike Gold Corp. Aug. 20 announced significant progress in its 2024 exploration campaign, including the mapping of the newly defined Eldorado Fault, a 12-kilometer (seven miles) corridor controlling high-grade gold mineralization at its Klondike District property in Yukon, with visible gold discovered in multiple new showings. "Our 2024 field season so far has been visually rewarding and assay...

  • Three uncut raw diamonds placed on a shiny trowel.

    Mountain Province adapts to soft market

    A.J. Roan, Mining News|Updated Aug 16, 2024

    Company reports strong Q2 operational gains and cost-efficiency improvements despite market challenges. Mountain Province Diamonds Inc. August 7 announced its second-quarter financial results for 2024 from its Gahcho Kué diamond mine in Northwest Territories, Canada, highlighting strong operational performance and significant cost efficiency improvements despite facing a persistently challenging diamond market. Located about 280 kilometers northeast of Yellowknife, Northwest...

  • Helicopter near a drill pad at Snowline Gold’s Valley project.

    Snowline hits more major gold at Valley

    A.J. Roan, Mining News|Updated Aug 16, 2024

    Next set of assays reveal high-grade gold and significant resource expansion potential at Valley. Snowline Gold Corp. Aug. 7 announced more significant drill results from its ongoing exploration campaign at Valley within the company's Rogue project in Yukon, Canada, including a remarkable 471.6 meters averaging 2.4 grams per metric gold from surface. Holding seven prospective targets across the Yukon, Snowline's portfolio is split between its Rogue, Einarson, Ursa, Cynthia,...

  • Backhoe building a ramp to block possible contaminated water leakage.

    Victoria Gold CEO speaks out on collapse

    A.J. Roan, Mining News|Updated Aug 8, 2024

    An overview of events from the collapse to the most recent update; includes first public statements from McConnell with CBC News. For the first time since the June 24 incident, Victoria Gold Corp. CEO John McConnell broke his silence, detailing the company's ongoing efforts to contain the damage. "We're not out of the woods yet," he admitted, highlighting the serious challenges ahead in ensuring environmental safety and restoring trust. On June 24, Victoria Gold reported a...

  • Pilots flying out to a drill pad located at the Pebble project in SW Alaska.

    Pebble gets $10M second royalty payment

    A.J. Roan, Mining News|Updated Aug 2, 2024

    Northern Dynasty receives final installment of second $12M tranche, supporting advancement of the Pebble project amidst legal challenges. Northern Dynasty Minerals Ltd. July 25 announced the receipt of a remaining $10 million payment, completing the second tranche of a $60 million royalty agreement to support the advancement of the Pebble project in Southwest Alaska. Toward the end of July 2022, Northern Dynasty was pleasantly surprised by a $60 million investment from an unna...

  • Drill pad set on the crest of a mountain in Yukon, Canada.

    Cascadia step-out hits strong copper

    A.J. Roan, Mining Newws|Updated Aug 1, 2024

    Drills tap substantial mineralization; "We've just caught the tip of the iceberg at Catch." Cascadia Minerals Ltd. July 22 announced results from its 2024 phase-one diamond drill program at the Catch property in the Yukon, revealing that a strategic 315-meter step-out from the original discovery hole successfully intersected high-grade copper over substantial widths, underscoring the potential size and strength of the mineral system. Located in an underexplored part of...

  • Extremely mineralized sample taken from Cascadia’s Catch property.

    Catch yields highest gold grades yet

    A.J. Roan, Mining News|Updated Aug 1, 2024

    Cascadia collects bonanza-grade gold samples 1,000 meters from main copper target on Yukon property. Cascadia Minerals Ltd. July 25 announced that prospecting at its Catch Property in Yukon has returned the highest gold and silver grades to date, including a 0.9-kilogram outcrop sample from the Amp Zone that yielded 1,065 grams per metric ton gold and 267 g/t silver. Located in an underexplored part of southcentral Yukon, about 56 kilometers (35 miles) southeast of Carmacks,...

  • Beautiful gold-colored hills that surround the White Gold property.

    White Gold plans to drill new QV anomaly

    A.J. Roan, Mining News|Updated Aug 1, 2024

    Soil sampling doubles gold-in-soil anomaly strike length; returns highest gold values to date. White Gold Corp. Aug. 1 announced that soil sampling has doubled the strike length of the unnamed gold-in-soil anomaly discovered last year on the company's QV property, returning the highest gold values to date and highlighting the continued potential for significant gold discoveries in the region. "We are encouraged by these latest results from this newly discovered target," said...

  • Pumps manage and treat water at Eagle Mine after heap leach failure.

    Yukon streamlines Eagle Mine strategy

    A.J. Roan, Mining News|Updated Aug 1, 2024

    Government reports new strategies and increased monitoring at its fourth technical briefing following Eagle heap leach failure. The Yukon government July 19 announced a fourth technical briefing, led by Minister of Energy, Mines, and Resources John Streicker, to update Yukoners on the regulatory oversight and collaborative efforts at Victoria Gold's Eagle Gold Mine following the heap leach failure. In the weeks following the collapse of the heap leach pad at Eagle Mine,...

  • 558.7 meters of mineralized drill core laid out on display at Snowline’s camp.

    First Valley holes of 2024 outperform MRE

    A.J. Roan, Mining News|Updated Jul 24, 2024

    Company drills mineralization similar to past hundreds-of-meters-long results; grade and footprint surpass recent resource estimate. Snowline Gold Corp. July 24 announced that the first 2024 holes drilled at the Valley deposit in Yukon not only returned extensive mineralized intervals reminiscent of past 400- to 500-meter results but have also outperformed the initial resource estimate recently reported. "We are encouraged by such a strong start to our 2024 exploration...

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