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Rainbow shines down over Banyan Gold's AurMac camp in Yukon, Canada.

Banyan begins 2023 drilling at AurMac

Banyan Gold Corp. March 6 announced the start of its 2023 exploration program at the company's AurMac property in Yukon, Canada, as well as the addition of Brad Thrall as technical advisor for... — Updated 3/17/2023

 
Technicians constructing a drill pad on the side of a slope.

ATAC extends LOI with Hecla another month

ATAC Resources Ltd. March 14 announced that it has extended the effective period of the letter of intent with Hecla Mining Company from the initial date of March 15 to April 14. Last month, ATAC... — Updated 3/16/2023

 
 By A.J. Roan    News Nuggets 
Drilling at Grande Portage's Herbert Gold project in Southeast Alaska.

Grande Portage enlists drilling powerhouse

Grande Portage Resources Ltd. March 15 announced it has signed a drilling agreement with NASCO Industrial Services and Supply for its upcoming 2023 diamond drill program at the Herbert Gold project... — Updated 3/16/2023

 
A bird's eye view of drill cores staged on pallets at Banyan's AurMac camp.

Final 2022 assays for Banyan's AurMac

Banyan Gold Corp. Feb. 27 announced the analytical results from the final 57 diamond drill holes from the company's 2022 drill program at AurMac, a massive influx that further establishes the viabil... — Updated 3/11/2023

 
 By Shane Lasley    News
Excavator loads gold-rich ore into a truck at Kinross Alaska's Fort Knox Mine.

Alaska mine production tops $4.5 billion

More gold, strong zinc prices helped push value higher; critical minerals could add a boost moving forward. Alaska mines produced approximately $4.51 billion worth of nonfuel minerals last year, a 1... — Updated 3/11/2023

 
 By Shane Lasley    In-depth
Silver bars and a balance scale with gold on one side and weights on the other.

North of 60 Mining M&A activity heats up

From competing offers for an exploration company with large and intriguing mineral projects in the Yukon, to the world's largest gold miner making a US$17 billion bid to buyout an Australian mining... — Updated 3/8/2023 Full story

 
 By Shane Lasley    News
Closeup of core with bonanza-grade silver, zinc, and lead mineralization.

Highest ever silver reserves for Hecla

With 50M oz from Keno Hill, Hecla's silver reserves top 240M oz in 2023. With the addition of the Keno Hill Mine in the Yukon, Hecla Mining Company now has more than 240 million ounces of silver in... — Updated 3/2/2023

 
 By Shane Lasley    In-depth
Closeup of highly mineralized half core from drilling at Eskay Creek in BC.

BC First Nations forge mining alliances

British Columbia's Golden Triangle is poised for a mining boom that raises the bar when it comes to achieving the higher environmental, social, and guidance expectations for companies that produce... — Updated 3/2/2023

 
 By A.J. Roan    News
Hecla employees leaving work after a day of mining.

ATAC acquiesces to Hecla's superior offer

ATAC Resources Ltd. and Hecla Mining Company Feb. 21 announced the mutual entering of a non-binding letter of intent for Hecla to acquire all issued and outstanding shares of ATAC. Less than a week... — Updated 2/23/2023

 
Workers at a drill pad at Banyan Gold's AurMac property in Yukon, Canada.

Banyan connects dots to expand AurMac

Looking to add to the 4 million ounces of gold it has already outlined at AurMac, Banyan Gold Corp.'s 2022 drill program systematically expanded the footprint of the Powerline and Aurex Hill... — Updated 2/10/2023

 
The crest of a rocky hill overlooking Alianza Minerals' Haldane silver project.

Alianza preps 2023 exploration at Haldane

Alianza Minerals Ltd. Jan. 30 reported an outline of the drilling and exploration activities it has planned for the Haldane silver project in the historic Keno District in the Yukon. Located about... — Updated 2/8/2023

 
An old mine cart on a rail outside the historic Keno Hill mine.

Hecla shows what makes it top silver maker

Keeping stride as the largest silver producer in North America, Hecla Mining Company not only reported its second-largest silver reserves in its 130-year history but also added a highly prospective... — Updated 2/2/2023 Full story

 
Stack of large gold bars from the Gil deposit at the Fort Knox Mine in Alaska.

Golden potential, critical opportunities

Gold dominates Alaska mineral exploration, but a critical shift arises. Since the discovery of gold in what is now the Alaska capital city of Juneau, prospectors, geologists, and fortune seekers hav... — Updated 2/2/2023 Full story

 
A helicopter sits on a drill pad on a highly mineralized mountain in the Yukon.

Gold, silver lure pack to Yukon in 2022

Though effects of the COVID-19 pandemic lingered, mineral explorers rushed to the Yukon like moths to a flame during 2022. Mining's most daring sector rallied to generate the busiest field season... — Updated 2/2/2023 Full story

 
 By Shane Lasley    News
Two miners underground at the Greens Creek silver mine in Alaska.

Hecla's 2022 silver output tops 14M oz

Could top 17M oz during 2023 with contribution from Keno Hill Mine. With consistently strong production at its Greens Creek Mine in Alaska and a surge at its Lucky Friday Mine in Idaho, Hecla... — Updated 1/26/2023

 
A road cut through the wintery wilderness of Yukon, Canada.

Banyan begins 2023 with Aurex Hill assays

Banyan Gold Corp. Jan. 10 announced the results from the next 37 diamond drill holes received from the company's 2022 exploration program at the Powerline and Aurex Hill deposits at its AurMac... — Updated 1/18/2023

 
Several geologists, geotechnicians examine core from Kitsault Valley drilling.

Hecla, Sprott back Dolly Varden drilling

With C$26 million (US$20 million) in its treasury following the closing of a C$13 million (US$10 million) financing backed by Eric Sprott and Hecla Mining Company, Dolly Varden Silver Corp. launched... — Updated 1/18/2023

 
 By Shane Lasley    News
Lithium periodic symbol, rocks, and batteries made from the critical metal.

Li-FT for Northwest Territories lithium

Li-FT Power Ltd., a relatively new junior exploration company led by a team with a track record of discovering and financing mineral projects, has acquired an exciting hardrock lithium project that... — Updated 1/5/2023 Full story

 
A northwesterly view from Alianza Minerals' Haldane Silver project in the Yukon.

Bighorn raised to big league for Alianza

Alianza Minerals Ltd. Dec. 14 announced the completion of its 2022 exploration program at the Haldane silver project in the Yukon's historic Keno Hill Mining District, which culminated in the... — Updated 12/15/2022

 
A bird's eye shot of Banyan Gold's AurMac property in the Yukon.

Banyan drills impressive gold at Powerline

Banyan Gold Corp. Nov. 7 reported that its systematic drilling at AurMac continues to extend the gold mineralized footprint of the Powerline and Aurex Hills deposits, including an 84.4-meter... — Updated 11/17/2022

 
Banyan Gold President and CEO Tara Christie oversees drilling at AurMac.

Banyan continues to expand AurMac gold

Banyan Gold Corp. Oct. 12 reported that the latest batch of assay results shows that its 2022 drilling continues to expand gold mineralization around the Powerline deposit on the company's AurMac... — Updated 10/20/2022

 
 By Shane Lasley    News
Workers complete underground drilling at the Greens Creek silver mine.

Greens Creek boosts Hecla 2022 outlook

With the Greens Creek Mine in Alaska exceeding expectations, along with continued strong output from the Lucky Friday silver mine in Idaho and Casa Berardi gold mine in Quebec, Hecla Mining Company... — Updated 10/20/2022

 
 By Shane Lasley    News
Looking down the tracks to an ore car from historic Keno Hill Silver District.

Hecla Mining finalizes Alexco acquisition

Gains ownership of historic Keno Hill Silver Mine in Canada's Yukon With the Sept. 7 purchase of Alexco Resource Corp., Hecla Mining Company is poised to become Canada's largest silver producer by... — Updated 9/22/2022

 
View from Mountain Haldane showing Alianza Minerals deposit locations.

Exploration at Haldane begins for Alianza

Alianza Minerals Ltd. Sept. 13 announced the start of its 2022 exploration program at the Haldane Silver project in the historic Keno Hill District in Yukon, Canada. Located about 25 kilometers (16... — Updated 9/15/2022

 
Banyan Gold CEO Tara Christie and geologist Keagan Parry inspect drill core.

Banyan Gold continues to expand Powerline

Banyan Gold Corp. Sept. 6 announced the results from 36 diamond drill holes that continue to demonstrate the growth potential of the Powerline and Aurex Hill gold deposits on the AurMac property in... — Updated 9/8/2022

 

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