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Snowline geologist taking rock samples at the company’s Rogue property.

Snowline unearths promising new targets

Surprises with four new RIRGS targets, three on its flagship Rogue project, and one on Cynthia. Snowline Gold Corp. May 2 announced the discovery of three new reduced intrusion related gold system... — Updated 5/3/2024

 
Snowy mountain ridge near Seabridge Gold’s 3 Aces project in Yukon.

Seabridge fired up for 2024 exploration

Company excited to test new model and determine extent of 3 Aces toward future resource estimate. Seabridge Gold Inc. May 1 announced that preparations are underway at its 3 Aces project in Yukon, C... — Updated 5/2/2024

 
A wintery landscape near Sitka Gold’s RC Gold project in Yukon.

First 2024 hole strikes gold for Sitka

Returns 191 meters averaging 1.16 g/t gold; company also announced 100% acquisition of RC and BeeBop properties. Sitka Gold Corp. May 1 announced the first hole from its 2024 drill campaign has stru... — Updated 5/2/2024

 
Picture of a 23.15-carat fancy intense yellow diamond from Ekati mine.

Burgundy starts year with bountiful quarter

11% increase in carats sold, will include a 23.15 fancy intense yellow diamond to appear in Dubai for second quarter. Burgundy Diamond Mines Ltd. April 28 announced the first quarter results from... — Updated 5/2/2024

 
 By A.J. Roan    News Nuggets
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers district headquarters in Alaska.

Army Corps will not reevaluate Pebble

EPA's blockage of Pebble permits prevents USACE from making any changes; Northern Dynasty says this strengthens its lawsuit challenging EPA veto. Northern Dynasty Minerals Ltd. April 16 announced... — Updated 4/26/2024

 
Snowline camp tents with the sun setting on the horizon.

Snowline Gold grows Yukon's gold frontier

Acquires new properties, grows portfolio, and fills treasury for aggressive 2024 exploration season. Snowline Gold Corp. April 25 reported another significant step toward solidifying its position... — Updated 4/25/2024

 
Sitka Gold CEO Cor Coe standing on a snowy slope in Yukon.

Sitka Gold fulfills Barney Ridge option

Gold exploration company adds new fully-owned property in the Yukon to higher-priority list. Sitka Gold Corp. April 23 announced that it has exercised its option to acquire full ownership of the... — Updated 4/25/2024

 
Investors and staff stand within McKinnon Creek for site tour.

Klondike kicks off 2024 exploration season

Aims for initial 2,500 meters at high-priority targets, will adapt as results point to potential resources. Klondike Gold Corp. April 19 announced its plans for the 2024 exploration season at the... — Updated 4/25/2024

 
Army Corps. constructing Alaskan Highway in 1942.

More than neighbors, a story of the North

Starting off on rocky footing, the relationship between Yukon and Alaska is more than just accommodating northern neighbors. Today, it is widely known that the 141st meridian west serves as the inte... — Updated 4/25/2024

 
 By A.J. Roan    News Nuggets
The Alaska Highway with beautiful northern mountains in the distance.

Northern leaders to build Arctic that lasts

Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy and Yukon Premier Ranj Pillai discuss the roles they can play to uplift northern neighbor jurisdictions. ANCHORAGE, Alaska: With an air of joviality and high rapport, Alask... — Updated 4/25/2024

 
Li-FT Power drill technician fitting pipe extension at pad.

More impressive lithium drilled at Echo

Li-FT continues to tap consistent strong lithium mineralization at Yellowknife project. Li-FT Power Ltd. April 16 announced a larger than usual batch of assays, reporting 17 holes completed from... — Updated 4/18/2024

 
Truck parked next to drill pad on rough road in Yukon wilderness.

Banyan outlines 2024 work for future mine

Will include full season of various workings toward optimizing future operations. Banyan Gold Corp. April 18 announced the exploration and technical program planned for the 2024 season at its... — Updated 4/18/2024

 
Close up of a silver colored platinum nugget found near Goodnews Bay.

Alaska platinum pioneers Smith & Wuya

Discovering Alaska's hidden wealth, the journey of Indigenous explorers in the land of platinum, Goodnews Bay Mining District. In the heart of Alaska's wilderness, two Alaska Native men stamped... — Updated 4/12/2024

 
An adit cut out of a rocky ridge at Mon gold mine.

Sixty North on track to restart Mon mine

Company plans to construct a temporary camp to aid in upcoming start of high-grade gold mine. Sixty North Gold Mining Ltd. April 9 announced that its plans to establish a modern operation at the... — Updated 4/11/2024

 
Drone shot of a drill rig atop a ridge at RC Gold project.

Sitka eyes VG ahead of drilling pause

Two holes snuck in during winter reveal visible gold, company enters standby for spring melt. Sitka Gold Corp. April 9 announced it has intercepted visible gold in the second hole drilled during... — Updated 4/11/2024

 
Rackla Metals’ camp at Mile 222 Airstrip in NWT.

Rackla Metals breaks into Yukon scene

Junior explorer has explosive 2023, confident of potential RIRGS deposits on Yukon property. Rackla Metals Inc. April 1 announced the results from its 2023 exploration program on the company's Peak... — Updated 4/4/2024

 
A closeup of rough diamonds lit with a soft blue light.

Soft diamond market impacts Gahcho Kué

Gahcho Kué Mine production matched 2022 numbers, but a steep diamond price decline made 2023 more challenging for Mountain Province. Mountain Province Diamonds Inc. April 1 announced the financial... — Updated 4/4/2024

 
Snowline Gold geologists at the company’s Rogue project in Yukon.

Snowline gains $12.5M investment boost

Leading Snowline shareholder exercises warrants early, fortifies company's treasury for exploration. Snowline Gold Corp. April 1 announced that significant shareholder Ana Maria Cox de Gubbins... — Updated 4/4/2024

 
White Gold’s exploration camp in Yukon, Canada.

Extensive target examination by White Gold

Bridget and Isaac targets return promising chargeability and resistivity results, warrants further surveying. White Gold Corp. March 27 announced an extensive exploration update for two of its early... — Updated 4/4/2024

 
Bright green aurora seen over a shore in Nunavut, Canada.

Nagvaak graphite is among world's highest

Recent resampling of historical drill core reveals grades up to 34.9% graphite. StrategX Elements Corp. March 21 announced the potential expansion of its Nagvaak critical minerals project in... — Updated 4/4/2024

 
Li-FT geologist examining exposed outcrop at Fi target.

Echo reverbs promising results for Li-FT

First assays from southeast extent of Echo, returns above-average lithium grades. Li-FT Power Ltd. March 19 reported its next batch of assays from its winter program, returning the first results... — Updated 4/4/2024

 
Geologists inside core shack examining samples.

Metallurgical testing for Casino resource

Western Copper and Gold begins metallurgical testing at world-class copper-gold project. Western Copper and Gold Corp. March 27 reported that 15 samples from its 2023 drilling program will be... — Updated 3/28/2024

 
Blue Star geologists examining extensive rocky region of Nunavut, Canada.

Blue Star casts wide net for 2024 season

Aims for balanced, strategic, and thorough distribution of exploration activities. Blue Star Gold Corp. March 26 announced an update of its 2024 exploration campaign at the company's Ulu, Hood River... — Updated 3/28/2024

 
Map of Silver North properties in Yukon, Canada.

Silver North gets Coeur confirmation for Tim

Will begin 2,000-meter drill program in June. Silver North Resources Ltd. March 27 announced the plans for its upcoming 2024 drilling program at its Tim property, aiming for approximately 2,000... — Updated 3/28/2024

 
 By A.J. Roan    News
The front of the Supreme Court building in Washington D.C.

Lift Pebble Mine ban or pay $700 billion

Alaska & Northern Dynasty sue federal government over EPA's Pebble decision; state places hefty price tag on taking if mining ban not overturned. Both the Alaska Department of Law and Northern... — Updated 3/21/2024

 

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