North of 60 Mining News - The mining newspaper for Alaska and Canada's North

Gov. Dunleavy urges BLM to consider recent Alaska Native support as it finalizes its reassessment of the Ambler Access Project. "I strongly believe that the road will greatly benefit my community... — Updated 5/9/2024

"What happens to our communities and Tribal members if a road is not built, and no jobs or opportunity exists for our children and future generations?" Trilogy Metals Inc. March 26 announced that ye... — Updated 5/9/2024

Tribal council unanimously passes resolution in support of the Ambler Access Project. Trilogy Metals Inc. March 21 announced that the Ruby Tribal Council has passed a resolution in support of the... — Updated 5/9/2024

Ambler Access Project Subsistence Advisory Committee passes resolution for policies to protect fish and wildlife, and keep road private. Leveraging nearly four decades of success when it comes to... — Updated 5/9/2024

Recent study shows Exyn drones more safely collect higher quality survey data in half the time compared to traditional mine mapping methods. Exyn Technologies' drone-based mapping system is faster,... — Updated 5/8/2024

Gold explorer's expanded C$10 million financing will fund ongoing resource expansion and exploration at Golden Summit. Freegold Venture Ltd. March 8 announced plans to raise C$10 million (US$7.4... — Updated 5/8/2024

Secures former critical minerals stockpile site to build graphite processing and battery materials recycling plant. Graphite One Inc. plans to transform a former national defense critical minerals... — Updated 5/8/2024

Urges White House to streamline permitting process for domestic mines that will supply the minerals and metals needed for energy transition. Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy leveraged the national... — Updated 5/8/2024

NRCan funding will support a vertically integrated critical minerals supply chain that includes a mine in Northwest Territories and refinery in Alberta. Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) March 26 ann... — Updated 5/8/2024

Ascot expects to begin feeding first ore into mill over the next few days and pour first ounces of gold from the Northern BC mine by mid-April. Ascot Resources Ltd. March 26 reported that it... — Updated 5/8/2024

Cassiar Jade and Glenpark seek reparations for financial losses due to being evicted from mining claims by Tahltan Nation, BC government. A pair of jade miners are taking British Columbia to court... — Updated 5/8/2024

American Pacific Mining outlines plans to test copper-rich resource expansion targets during 2024 drilling at high-grade project in SE Alaska. American Pacific Mining Corp. March 25 outlined plans... — Updated 5/8/2024

Curt's rock hammer, pen, wit, and charm have all contributed to Alaska mining sector success ! It is no surprise that longtime Alaska geologist Curt Freeman would at some point be presented the... — Updated 5/8/2024

Vital Metals reports a 79% expansion of resources within the Tardiff rare earths deposit; further growth expected with inclusion of 2023 drill results. Vital Metals Ltd. April 4 announced a... — Updated 5/8/2024

Hecla's Yukon mine hosts enough high-grade reserves for 11 years of mining; drilling shows promise for near-future growth. Hecla Mining Company March 28 filed a technical report outlining 55 million... — Updated 5/8/2024

Kenorland to focus on Taurus South, an intriguing porphyry copper target that has yet to be drilled. Kenorland Minerals Ltd. March 28 announced that Antofagasta PLC has terminated its option to... — Updated 5/8/2024

HB122 would authorize AIDEA to issue up to $300 million in bonds and leverage federal funding for critical mineral infrastructure projects in Alaska. Home to 49 out of the 50 minerals deemed... — Updated 5/8/2024

Board assigns 15 goals to corporate "report card" for 2024; half the grade hinges on performance at KSM, including entering into a JV by year's end. Seabridge Gold Inc. April 11 announced that its... — Updated 5/8/2024

Quarterly production expected to climb sharply as spring and summer weather warms the heap leach pad at Victoria Gold's mine in Canada's North. Victoria Gold Corp. April 10 announced that its Eagle... — Updated 5/8/2024

Indicated resource at Nunavut project jumps 172%. Canadian North Resources Inc. March 19 reported that drilling carried out since mid-2022 has resulted in an enormous increase in resources at its Fe... — Updated 3/21/2024

Plans to carry out drilling to expand high-grade gold resource; primary focus remains on NW Array gold. Felix Gold Ltd. March 15 announced that it is taking a fresh look at a potential pathway to... — Updated 3/21/2024

Don Lindsay Teck Award in Mining Engineering contributes $2 million to foster the next generation of mining talent at UBC and Queen's University. In a fitting tribute to former president and CEO Don... — Updated 3/15/2024

7 drilling expands Bingo Zone on Ranch property; new gold-silver-copper expansion targets and porphyry potential emerge. Thesis Gold Inc. March 12 reported that high-grade gold, along with... — Updated 3/14/2024

Showcases potential of copper-gold projects in the prolific Quesnel terrane. Pacific Ridge Exploration Ltd. March 13 provided an overview and exploration plans for its copper-gold projects in... — Updated 3/14/2024

Australian explorer acquires interest in lithium-tantalum project in Northwest Territories' famed Yellowknife Pegmatite Province. Narryer Metals Ltd. March 12 announced that it has entered into an... — Updated 3/14/2024