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Drill core being cut longways by an industrial rock saw.

Golden Summit expands westward

Freegold Ventures Ltd. Feb. 7 reported that high-grade gold assays from its 2023 drill program at Golden Summit reaffirm the expansion potential west of the 20-million-ounce Dolphin-Cleary gold... — Updated 4/10/2024

 
A geologist stands on a ridge next to the orange-stained Stoney Vein.

More antimony found with Estelle gold

Stoney area sampling discovers two new prospects. Nova Minerals Ltd. Feb. 26 announced that the property-wide sampling and mapping program carried out last year at Estelle has discovered another are... — Updated 3/14/2024

 
Map showing locations of PolarX’s mineral exploration projects in the U.S.

Northern Star backs PolarX financing

Pogo Mine owner is underwriting A$4.9M financing by Australia-based junior exploring Alaska Range. PolarX Ltd. Feb. 27 announced that Northern Star Resources Ltd. has agreed to participate in a... — Updated 3/7/2024

 
A truck loaded with Red Dog concentrates leaves the mill during the winter.

Red Dog ends 2023 with solid production

Zinc production is expected to trend downward as ore grades decline over the coming four years. Teck Resources Ltd. Feb. 21 reported that its Red Dog Mine in Northwest Alaska produced 1.19 billion p... — Updated 3/6/2024

 
 By Shane Lasley    News
Looking down on steel buildings and modular camp on a snow-covered landscape.

First Premier gold pour slated for April

Ascot raises $96.6 million to ramp Northern BC gold-silver mine to steady production; workers achieve impressive safety milestone. With the price of gold holding steady above $2,000 per ounce, Ascot... — Updated 3/6/2024

 
A drill tests for high-grade gold on a mountainside in Southeast Alaska.

Coeur's reserves shrink, resources grow

7 exploration returned mixed results for the Kensington Mine in Alaska, Silvertip project in BC. Coeur Mining Inc. Feb. 20 reported a slight drop in reserves but a significant rise in the amount... — Updated 3/6/2024

 
Closeup of core from drilling through high-grade silver-zinc-lead veins.

Hecla silver reserves at 238 million oz

Company expands Keno Hill and Lucky Friday reserves, readies Greens Creek for the next jump. Hecla Mining Company Jan. 13 reported that its 2023 exploration resulted in the second-highest silver res... — Updated 2/29/2024

 
A drill tests for gold and silver on a cloudy day in Northern B.C.

Bonanza gold drilled at Homestake Silver

One hole cut 0.68 meters of 1,335 g/t gold on the northwest side of the Homestake Silver deposit . Dolly Varden Silver Corp. Feb. 12 reported that its 2023 drilling discovered a high-grade gold... — Updated 2/29/2024

 
Molten gold pours into a bar mold at the Fort Knox mine.

Delivering more gold for Fort Knox growth

As trucks deliver Manh Choh ore, Kinross invests in near-pit resource growth, workforce growth in AK. Kinross Gold Corp. Feb. 17 reported that its Fort Knox Mine in Alaska produced 290,651 ounces... — Updated 2/29/2024

 
A drill tests for copper on a treeless rocky plain in Nunavut.

Large Storm Copper drill program brewing

American West plans to expand high-grade resources, test discovery targets this year. American West Metals Ltd. Feb. 26 announced plans for 22,000 meters of resource expansion, definition, and... — Updated 2/29/2024

 
 By Shane Lasley    News
Drillers complete hole EZ-23-005 during a sunny August day at Nikolai.

Eureka now hosts 8 billion lb of nickel

Alaska Energy Metals' 2023 drilling results in a fivefold increase in nickel within new resource. Incorporating the results from its inaugural drill program at Nikolai, Alaska Energy Metals Corp.... — Updated 2/25/2024

 
 By Shane Lasley    News
A large rock sample with large veins of high-grade gold visible on the surface.

Nisga'a Nation forms mine royalty company

Nations Royalty is positioned to be Canada's largest business majority owned by a First Nation, significant player in realm of mining royalties. Leveraging royalties it has received through... — Updated 2/22/2024

 
Camp lights illuminate the cabins and snow at a mineral exploration camp.

Tardiff drilling shows REE growth potential

Vital Metal Ltd. Feb. 7 reported that results from its 2023 drill program at Nechalacho continue to show the potential to upgrade and expand upon shallow, high-grade rare earth element... — Updated 2/22/2024

 
Drillers test for gold on a cloudy summer day in Southwest Alaska.

Tectonic strikes gold with 19 holes at Flat

Company now seeking higher-grade sweet spot of enormous gold system affirmed with 2023 drilling. Tectonic Metals Inc. Feb. 7 reported that all 19 holes drilled during its inaugural program at the... — Updated 2/22/2024

 
 By Shane Lasley    In-depth
A canvas-enclosed drill rig glows yellow as it tests a KSM deposit at night.

BC unveils Critical Minerals Strategy 1.0

As a mineral-rich Canadian province and a top global hub for mineral exploration and mining, British Columbia has the geology and technical expertise to be a global powerhouse when it comes to... — Updated 2/22/2024

 
A stack of boxes full of core from a 2021 hole drilled at Waterpump Creek.

75M oz of silver-eq at Waterpump Creek

Initial resource outlines thick zones of high-grade mineralization at the carbonate-hosted silver-zinc deposit on Western Alaska's Illinois Creek project. Western Alaska Minerals Corp. Jan. 22 repor... — Updated 2/22/2024

 
 By Shane Lasley    News
A Komatsu underground loader in a mine.

SMS to sell Komatsu UG mining equipment

Alberta-based firm is new Komatsu underground mining equipment dealer for Alaska and Canada. Mining companies in Alaska, British Columbia, and the Canadian territories will soon have another... — Updated 2/21/2024

 
A drill tests for metals from atop a mountain ridge in BC’s Golden Triangle.

Seabridge adds metals to KSM underground

Seabridge Gold Inc. Feb. 5 reported that a recalculation based on block cave mining methods has significantly expanded the quantities of gold, copper, and silver within the Iron Cap and Kerr... — Updated 2/16/2024

 
Keyvan Salehi inspecting core from drilling at Colomac gold project in NWT.

Shareholders approve STLLR Gold merger

Nighthawk Gold Corp. Jan. 29 announced that its merger with Moneta Gold Inc. is on track for completion on Feb. 6. First announced in late November, the merger would result in a stronger gold explor... — Updated 2/15/2024

 
 By Shane Lasley    News
A rind of green malachite (copper carbonate) covers rocks collected at Storm.

Storm Copper resource tops expectations

American West Metals Ltd.'s 63-hole resource definition and exploration drill program at Storm Copper in 2023 has culminated in an inaugural resource estimate containing 452 million pounds of... — Updated 2/15/2024

 
Closeup of mineralized core from drilling in the Eureka Zone at Nikolai.

Alaska Energy Metals' momentum builds

Alaska Energy Metals Corp. Jan. 30 provided a recap of a busy first year of business and an outlook for its 2024 plans at the Nikolai nickel-cobalt-copper-platinum group metals project in Alaska.... — Updated 2/15/2024

 
Closeup of mineralized quartz crystals (left); 13-foot-wide cave (right).

Nova discovers Wombat target at Estelle

Nova Minerals Ltd. Jan. 29 reported that the expansive surface exploration program carried out last year at Estelle has discovered another high-grade gold prospect with associated copper on the... — Updated 2/15/2024

 
 By Shane Lasley    News
Red, white, blue buildings reflect off pond at Red Dog zinc mine in Alaska.

Red Dog awarded the Zinc Mark stamp

The world's first zinc mine to meet the high ESG standards to be awarded this mark of sustainability. Teck Resources Ltd.'s Red Dog Operations in Northwest Alaska is the world's first zinc mine to... — Updated 2/13/2024

 
 By Shane Lasley    News
A snowcat with plow for grooming the winter road to the Goose gold mine.

Goose gold mine costs now at $1 billion

Underestimated costs in feasibility, inflation push development costs higher; mine remains on pace to pour first gold during Q1 2025. With construction ahead of schedule, B2Gold Corp. says its Back... — Updated 1/25/2024

 
 By Shane Lasley    News
A Canadian First Nation girl drives a virtual mining truck.

TNDC unveils virtual HEO training center

New heavy equipment operator training center equipped with cutting-edge simulators to train Tahltan residents for careers close to home. Northwest British Columbia residents now have a safe and... — Updated 1/25/2024

 

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