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

Strong metal prices and an infusion of cash from notable resource investors helped to salvage much of a 2020 mineral exploration season in Alaska that became lethargic with disruptions,... — Updated 2/4/2021 Full story

Challenged by a global pandemic and a particularly wet summer, many of Northern British Columbia's mineral explorers became adept to adjusting on the fly as they endeavored to unlock the... — Updated 2/4/2021 Full story

While 103.9-meter drill intercepts averaging 6.1 grams per metric ton gold continues to demonstrate the robustness of mineralization at Donlin Gold, completing a 23,400-meter drill... — Updated 1/28/2021

With robust support from the investment community, encouragement from Barrick Gold Corp., and a strong working relationship with the Tahltan First Nation, Skeena Resources Ltd. is... — Updated 1/14/2021 Full story

Donlin Gold LLC, a joint venture partnership owned equally by Barrick Gold Corp. and Novagold Resources Inc., completed 23,400 meters of drilling this year to gain a better understanding... — Updated 1/14/2021 Full story

Despite a two month suspension of activities and other challenges related to protecting workers and local communities from COVID-19, Donlin Gold LLC managed to exceed its planned... — Updated 11/25/2020

Skeena Resources Ltd. Oct. 14 announced the completion of a 26,000-meter initial phase of drilling at Eskay Creek and the start of phase-two, a 45,000-meter drill campaign that will have... — Updated 10/15/2020

Barrick Gold Corp. President and CEO Mark Bristow believes Donlin Gold is "a very valuable asset" that is both blessed and challenged by its location. "If you look at Donlin compared to s... — Updated 9/26/2020 Full story

Skeena Resources Ltd. Aug. 4 announced the signing of a definitive agreement with Barrick Gold Inc., a subsidiary of Barrick Gold Corp., to acquire full ownership of the past producing... — Updated 9/26/2020

The International Council on Mining and Minerals (ICMM) and the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) have introduced standards for the safe management of new and existing mine... — Updated 9/26/2020 Full story

Barrick Gold Corp. and Novagold Resources Inc. Aug. 6 reported that initial results from the 2020 optimization drill program at Donlin Gold continue to tap near-surface, high-grade... — Updated 9/26/2020

Skeena Resources Ltd. July 21 reported the first resource for its Snip underground gold mine project in British Columbia's Golden Triangle that complies with modern report standards.... — Updated 9/26/2020

After a two-month suspension due to COVID-19, drills are once again turning at the Donlin Gold project in the Yukon-Kuskokwim region of Southwest Alaska. Donlin Gold LLC – a 50-50... — Updated 9/26/2020 Full story

Skeena Resources Ltd. June 16 announced the start of a preliminary feasibility study aimed at further de-risking Eskay Creek and developing a strategy to efficiently advance this rich... — Updated 9/26/2020

White Rock Minerals Ltd. June 10 said a team of geologists is slated to explore the Last Chance prospect in preparation for the first drilling at this gold discovery on the company's Red... — Updated 9/26/2020

As the largest shareholder and chairman of Novagold Resources Inc., a company that owns 50% of the 39-million-ounce Donlin Gold project in Alaska, it is natural for New York billionaire... — Updated 9/26/2020 Full story

Northern Dynasty Minerals Ltd. said its Pebble project could provide another source of jobs and revenue to an Alaska economy challenged by an interrelated combination of COVID-19 and low... — Updated 9/26/2020 Full story

2020 is shaping up to be the best year for Alaska's mineral exploration sector in a decade – that was the message delivered by North of 60 Mining News in January. Now, just four months... — Updated 9/26/2020 Full story

Skeena Resources Ltd. April 15 announced it has raised C$33.3 million to continue the advancement of its mineral exploration properties in British Columbia's Golden Triangle. This... — Updated 9/26/2020

White Rock Minerals Ltd. April 5 said that despite the market uncertainty and travel restrictions related to COVID-19, it intends to carry out at least a limited drill program to expand... — Updated 9/26/2020

Novagold Resources Inc. April 1 announced that the planned 80-hole drill program at Donlin Gold, a 39-million-ounce gold project owned equally by Novagold and Barrick Gold Corp., has... — Updated 9/26/2020 Full story

Barrick Gold Corp. March 20 announced it has stepped up its emergency response plans for dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic at all its sites and offices across the world. The latest... — Updated 9/26/2020 Full story

Novagold Resources Inc. March 23 said the 2020 drill program at the Donlin Gold project in Southwest Alaska continues at this date, but recognizes that the COVID-19 crisis is fluid and... — Updated 9/26/2020 Full story

Skeena Resources Ltd. Feb. 26 reported some exceptional silver grades in its final batch of assay results from its 2019 drill program at the Eskay Creek gold-silver project in British Col... — Updated 9/26/2020

Canada's provinces and territories have fallen from grace in the eyes of the global mining community, according to the latest rendition of Fraser Institute's Annual Survey of Mining Compa... — Updated 9/26/2020 Full story