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A drilling tests for silver and gold during cloudy day in Northern BC.

Getting to the heart of Kitsault Valley

Dolly Varden's 2024 program will explore precious metal targets between Homestake Silver and Wolf. Dolly Varden Silver Corp. April 23 outlined plans for an initial roughly 25,000-meter drill... — Updated 4/25/2024

 
A collection of rocks stained green from high-grade copper mineralization.

2024 Storm Copper drilling now underway

American West Metals launches 20,000-meter drill program at high-grade copper project in Nunavut. American West Metals Ltd. April 22 announced the start of a more than 20,000-meter resource... — Updated 4/25/2024

 
Molten gold poured from a kiln cascades down a stairstep of bar molds.

Ascot pours first gold at Premier mine

Expects to reach commercial production by Q3. Ascot Resources Ltd. April 22 announced that it has poured the first bars of gold at its Premier gold mine project in British Columbia's Golden... — Updated 4/25/2024

 
A drill tests for copper and gold on an alpine slope in Northern BC.

Seabridge readies for 2024 Iskut drilling

Will test KSM-like copper-gold targets at BC project. Seabridge Gold Inc. April 23 reported that it is gearing up for a roughly 15,000-meter drill program at its Iskut porphyry copper-gold project... — Updated 4/25/2024 Full story

 
 By Shane Lasley    News Nuggets 
Aerial photo of the mill and surface facilities at Pogo Mine.

Pogo first quarter gold outputs drops

Broken conveyor belt slows mill throughput. Northern Star Resources Ltd. April 23 reported that its Pogo Mine in Alaska produced 58,432 ounces of gold during the first three months of 2024, which... — Updated 4/25/2024

 
 By Shane Lasley    In-depth 
Helicopter approaches a drill testing the mineral-rich Arctic deposit in Alaska.

Alaskans outraged by Ambler Road decision

Trade groups are incensed; many Alaska Natives feel ignored; DC delegation and governor vow to fight what is seen as a "politically motivated" ruling. Politically motivated, Illegal, hypocritical,... — Updated 4/25/2024 Full story

 
 By Shane Lasley    News
Weeds grow around a bullet-ridden road-closed sign in front of a bridge.

Sources leak BLM's Ambler Road block plan

Project proponents make midnight hour appeal for Biden administration to reconsider "irresponsible and unacceptable" permit decision for road. National media reports that the Biden administration... — Updated 4/18/2024 Full story

 
A drill tests for gold from atop a mountain ridge in Northern British Columbia.

Goliath fast-tracks Golddigger ownership

Company amends option agreement to earn 49% interest in compelling Golden Triangle property; will gain 100% ownership with resource estimate. Goliath Resources Ltd. April 15 announced that it has... — Updated 4/18/2024

 
Closeup of a rock saw cutting mineralized drill core in half.

Freegold's final 2023 drill assays are in

Wide gold intercepts cut in the final two holes lay groundwork for 2024 drilling; a new resource is now being calculated for 20-million-oz gold deposit. Freegold Ventures Ltd. April 17 reported... — Updated 4/17/2024 Full story

 
A drill tests for gold on a treeless area in front of rugged Alaska mountains.

New resource preps Nova for US listing

Australian junior calculates SK-1300 gold resource for Estelle; files for public offering and US listing. Nova Minerals Ltd. April 16 reported the calculation of a resource estimate for its Estelle... — Updated 4/17/2024

 
Curtains of green and purple northern lights reflect off lake in NWT.

More rare earths outlined at Nechalacho

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 4/11/2024

 
 By Shane Lasley    News
Banks of clouds above and below the Ascot mill on a winter day in BC.

Ascot feeds gold ore into Premier mill

The newest mine in B.C.'s Golden Triangle remains on pace to pour its first gold later this month. Ascot Resources Ltd. April 5 began feeding ore into the mill at Premier, marking the official... — Updated 4/11/2024

 
Geologists in safety gear traverse heavily mineralized rocks.

KSM partner tops Seabridge's 2024 goals

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 4/11/2024 Full story

 
Wide band of brilliant green northern lights over a gold mine in the Yukon.

Eagle Mine produces 29,580 oz gold in Q1

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 4/11/2024 Full story

 
A driller tests for gold as the snow melts on a spring day in Alaska.

Felix Gold preps for NW Array resource

With metallurgical tests returning an average of 90% gold recoveries, Felix looks ahead to first resource calculation for emerging gold deposit. Felix Gold Ltd. April 10 reported that recent... — Updated 4/11/2024

 
A band of green aurora over a drill testing for gold on an Alaska winter night.

Freegold ramping up 2024 drill program

Drilling will test for shallower and higher-grade mineralization west of 20-million-oz deposit in preparation for Golden Summit economic study. Freegold Ventures Ltd. April 10 announced that it is r... — Updated 4/10/2024 Full story

 
Colorful sunset reflects off photovoltaic panels at a large solar power plant.

Hecla's Q1 silver production jumps 43%

Company tracks toward 17 million oz of silver in 2024 as the clean energy transition powers large increases in demand for precious industrial metal. With increased output at its mines in Alaska,... — Updated 4/9/2024 Full story

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

53M oz of silver reserves at Keno Hill

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 4/4/2024 Full story

 
 By Shane Lasley    News
Finger points at drill core with high-grade copper mineralization.

Villages want voices heard on Ambler Road

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 4/4/2024 Full story

 
 By Shane Lasley    Op-Ed
Geologists go over maps during an Alaska gold project visit.

Long overdue thank you to Curt Freeman

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 4/4/2024 Full story

 
 By Shane Lasley    News
Mineshaft outlined by Alaska on a background of mineral periodic table entries.

AIDEA for Alaska critical mineral funding

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 4/4/2024 Full story

 
Map of Tanacross and other mineral projects in Alaska and Yukon.

Antofagasta pulls out of Tanacross JV

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 4/4/2024

 
 By Shane Lasley    News
Front of Northern BC roadside store with two large jade boulders.

Northern BC jade miners sue province

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 3/28/2024 Full story

 
Alaska Native drillers test the Arctic deposit in the Ambler Mining District.

Hughes reframes Ambler Road question

"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 3/28/2024 Full story

 
A drill perched on the side of a mountain tests for metals in SE Alaska.

Palmer partners approve $12.8M program

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 3/25/2024

 

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