Articles from the July 3, 2016 edition
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Second rig arrives, more surface copper found at Caribou Dome
Coventry Resources Ltd. June 23 reported the arrival of a second diamond core drilling rig to expedite an 8,000-meter drill program targeting zones of high-grade copper at Caribou Dome, a... — Updated 7/3/2016
MSHA to stiffen enforcement of 'Rules to Live By' standards
The U.S. Department of Labor's Mine Safety and Health Administration June 27 unveiled plans to begin enhanced enforcement of 'Rules to Live By,' an initiative focused on preventing mine fatalities. Joseph Main, assistant secretary of labor for... — Updated 7/3/2016
Hecla makes bid to take over BC silver explorer
Hecla Mining Company June 27 reported a takeover bid for all of the outstanding shares of Dolly Varden Silver Corp. that it does not already own. At C69 cents per share, Hecla's offer reflects... — Updated 7/3/2016
BHP funds C$4 million exploration program at Storm copper project
Aston Bay Holdings Ltd. June 28 said a C$4 million exploration program at its Storm copper project is set to begin in early July. The program includes roughly 2,000 meters of drilling; re-logging... — Updated 7/3/2016
Fire forces shutdown of Ekati's production for next three months
Dominion Diamond Corp. June 27 said the processing plant at its Ekati diamond mine in Northwest Territories is out of operation due to a June 23 fire. The blaze was quickly extinguished and all... — Updated 7/3/2016
Seabridge to remediate old workings at Iskut while seeking new finds
Seabridge Gold Inc. June 28 reported that it has begun robust environment remediation of historical mining activity at its newly acquired Iskut property in northwestern British Columbia, including... — Updated 7/3/2016
Commander cuts deal to acquire Flume, other Bearing gold properties
Commander Resources Ltd. June 23 said it has finalized an agreement to acquire four mineral exploration properties from Bearing Resources Ltd., including the Flume gold property in Yukon Territory,... — Updated 7/3/2016
Mount Polley tailings dam repaired, back in use
Imperial Metals Corp. June 23 reported that the British Columbia Ministry of Energy and Mines and the Ministry of Environment have authorized the Mount Polley Mine to return to normal operations... — Updated 7/3/2016
Making the connection
From a Texas oilman discovering rich mineral prospects at Tetlin while investigating the natural gas potential of these Native owned lands to a royalty company setting aside its business model to... — Updated 7/3/2016
