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Producers explore for gold closer home
Reuters recently reported that the 10 largest gold-producing companies worldwide have steadily increased their near-mine exploration budgets over the past few years to 56 percent in 2015 from 45... — Updated 2/5/2018
Hecla, MSHA salute our miners
Hecla Mining Company Dec. 6 recognizes its miners, past and present, on National Miner's Day. Established in 1891, Hecla has survived two World Wars, the Great Depression and numerous crests and... — Updated 12/11/2016
Cassiterite a deal
Primarily associated with cans, cups and roofs, tin is not the flashiest metal on the market. Despite its lowly ranking, even among base metals, this lackluster commodity fetches around US$8.00 per... — Updated 3/22/2015
CEO eyes plan for Carmacks by year's end
Harlan Meade, Ph.D. is a member of a very exclusive club - professional miners who have shepherded multiple Yukon Territory mines and mining projects through the rough patches of development to production or near-production. First, with Yukon-Zinc... — Updated 11/23/2014
Mining Explorers 2014: Diamonds draw industry interest
After ushering in devolution in concert with implementing the first phase of a well-reasoned mineral development strategy, the Northwest Territories is eager to attract new mineral resource investment in 2014 in hopes of building on an uptick in... — Updated 11/2/2014
Junior refines new White Gold discovery
Splayed across several steep slopes that plunge into the Yukon River some 78 kilometers (48.4 miles) south of Dawson City in Yukon Territory, the early-stage QV Project is beginning to answer some geological questions that surfaced at least four ye... — Updated 11/24/2013
Mining Explorers 2013: Explorers still chase projects in 2013
Market-defying mineral exploration grabbed the spotlight in British Columbia throughout 2013, despite the doldrums that appeared to set in north of the 60th parallel. "British Columbia is blessed with an abundant supply of the resources the world... — Updated 11/3/2013 Full story
Colorado eyes enticing North ROK targets
While Imperial Metals Corp. forges ahead with development of its Red Chris Mine Project in northwestern British Columbia, exploration fever is building a few miles to the northwest as Colorado Resources Ltd. delivers early excitement on ground... — Updated 7/28/2013
Once-hot mining investment climate cools
The winds of change are once again blowing across Alaska's mineral industry, not only because the industry is gearing up for another busy summer season, but also because the mining investment climat... — Updated 4/29/2012
Miners see grade as king now, always
After an extremely busy, productive year, the final weeks of 2011 and the first few weeks of the New Year were remarkably quiet for Alaska's mining industry. But not to worry, it appears to be just... — Updated 1/22/2012 Full story
Geologist finds mother lode of work
For Yukon geologist Jean Pautler, the busy 2011 field season also may end up being one for her personal record book. "I was lucky to spend a week in one place," she told Mining News in a recent interview. Pautler, a geological consultant through... — Updated 11/20/2011
Early bird stakes claims in Southwest
While most fortune-seeking juniors and investors joining the recent stampeded to Yukon Territory are scrambling to acquire properties in the highly prospective White Gold area located in the central Dawson Range and the eastern Selwyn Basin... — Updated 7/31/2011
Alaska faces tough road on global stage
Alaska's mining industry is entering the final lap for what has turned out to be a more robust than expected year for exploration, development and production. Strong worldwide demand for mined produ... — Updated 11/21/2010
Terrane wreck lures explorers to Alaska
Geologically, Alaska is a terrane wreck, with multiple tectonic plates dumping their mineral payloads over the landscape. Geologists are still sifting through the wreckage in many places across the... — Updated 2/28/2010
Miners, like boats, rode tide in 2009
Although commodities prices have improved for the mining industry over the past year, 2009 has been the kind of year most of us hope not to repeat. The best analogy I can come up with is the one... — Updated 12/20/2009
2008: A truly memorable year for mining
As 2008 winds inexorably to a close, I found myself looking for words adequate to describe what will go down in history as one of the most memorable years in many a moon. Words like tumultuous,... — Updated 12/28/2008
Drills turn on projects across Alaska
The game is afoot all across Alaska with the drills turning to the right on projects all across the state. The operating mines turned in strong first-quarter results and several new acquisitions, joint ventures and new players were announced in... — Updated 5/25/2008
Drizzle follows perfect storm of news as 2008 mining season gets under way
Last month's perfect storm of news from around the state has blown itself out so that this month we are getting only a drizzle or two. Why? Seems straightforward to me. If you have a budget, you... — Updated 4/27/2008 Full story
Columnist offers apologies for lengthy discourse; no quick fix possible with 'sack full' of news
Let me extend my apologies to all those looking for a quick summary of the Alaska mining industry this month. There is nothing "quick" about the tome you are about to read, but don't blame the... — Updated 3/30/2008 Full story
Alaska Mining News Summary: 'Holy Cow!' Explosion of activity across state
As the late, great Phil Rizutto used to say when something amazing happened on the baseball field: "Holy Cow!" The last month has seen an explosion of activity across Alaska with companies working... — Updated 8/26/2007 Full story
Alaska mining news summary: Exploration programs begin; trials, tribulations continue
The trials and tribulations of Alaska's mining industry continued in the last month with one challenged mine given the green light to proceed, the other halted in midstride by the same legal... — Updated 3/25/2007
Alaska mining news summary: Plans under way for 2007 work
Ahhhh, the calm before the storm! Over the last month the industry slowed and took a collective breath to enjoy friends, family and the holidays in anticipation of another busy year in the Alaska mineral industry. The last month has already seen an... — Updated 1/28/2007
BCGold takes bold position in Yukon
BCGold Corp., a Vancouver-based startup launched in February 2006, has grabbed nearly 4 million acres of mineral claims adjacent to and near the Minto and Carmacks (Williams Creek) copper-gold deposits in west-central Yukon. BCGold said Nov. 27... — Updated 1/28/2007 Full story
2005 Alaska mining value, highest ever, exceeds $1B for 10th year
As 2006 comes rapidly to a close, a glance backward in time seems appropriate. The Alaska Division of Geological and Geophysical Surveys recently released its annual summary of mining in Alaska for 2005 (yes, 2005). This report reveals that the... — Updated 12/24/2006
Alaska project center of $1.5 billion takeover, Greens Creek silver production cost negative $2.28 per ounce, and more
Hang on to your hat, the data is beginning to roll in from Alaskan field programs and there are some hum dingers in this month's data and several others will be showing up next month. What's a "hum... — Updated 8/27/2006
