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The dirt on notorious conman Soapy Smith
In the annals of outlaw lore, a figure less infamous but no less intriguing than other notorious ne'er-do-wells left his mark on the world. Amidst the Klondike Gold Rush, a time speckled with... — Updated 2/1/2024
TNR Gold seeks a Shotgun partnership
TNR Gold Corp. Aug. 24 reported that it is carrying out an exploration program this year at the Shotgun gold project in Southwest Alaska. Located about 110 miles south of the 39-million-ounce... — Updated 8/25/2022
All will soon be able to buy into Valhalla
Valhalla Metals Inc., a privately held junior mining company focused on the exploration of the Sun and Smucker properties in Alaska's Ambler Mining District, may soon have easier access to funding... — Updated 12/9/2021
Unbridled enthusiasm keeps miners happy
Those of you that attended the recent Cordilleran Roundup Convention in Vancouver can attest to the exuberant, upbeat atmosphere that pervaded the conference and was very much in evidence at the... — Updated 9/25/2020
TNR Gold looking for a Shotgun partner
TNR Gold Corp. Feb. 25 said it is continuing to seek a major gold mining company to become a joint venture partner on its Shotgun Gold project in Alaska. Located about 110 miles south of the... — Updated 9/25/2020
Mining sector about to rocket ... or not
Seven days of near-continuous rain did nothing to dampen the mood at the recently concluded Cordilleran Roundup Convention in Vancouver. The event was buoyed by a realistic optimism we have not... — Updated 9/24/2020
TNR looking to JV Shotgun gold property
TNR Gold Corp. Feb. 2 said it is seeking a major gold mining company to become a joint venture partner on its Shotgun gold project in Alaska. Located about 110 miles of Donlin Gold and about the... — Updated 9/24/2020
Bottom feeders hunt projects in Alaska
The unseasonably, interminably, unspeakably cold spring that is delaying mineral exploration and development work in Alaska this year is being mimicked by a financial chill that is affecting Alaska exploration efforts just like it is the rest of... — Updated 1/26/2018
TNR gives up 10% of Shotgun, other royalties to extend loan
TNR Gold Corp. Jan. 5 reported significant restructuring of its indebtedness to a private backer who advanced a C$3.5 million loan to the company in 2012. Instead of repayment by the end of 2015,... — Updated 1/10/2016
Mining Explorers 2013: Junior explorers scarce in Alaska
The ongoing scarcity of venture capital available to junior companies coupled with a retreat in metals prices has landed a one-two blow that sent mineral exploration spending in Alaska plunging for... — Updated 11/3/2013
Mining Explorers 2012: Alaska exploration takes a hit
Ending a streak of robust growth, mineral exploration spending in Alaska during 2012 took a downward turn from the record US$300 million spent a year earlier. "More advanced-stage projects that adde... — Updated 11/11/2012
Mining Explorers 2012: TNR Gold Corp.
TNR: TSX-V Executive Chairman and President: Gary Schellenberg Vice President, Exploration: John Harrop Following a five-year hiatus, TNR Gold Corp. returned to Alaska in 2012 to confirm a 1 million-ounce gold resource at its Shotgun project in... — Updated 11/11/2012
Alaska gold could get its turn at bat
Over the past six months, the single-most common question I have gotten asked about Alaska's mineral industry is, "Have there been any significant new discoveries?" While there may be an as-yet... — Updated 10/28/2012
Alaska mining projects took hit in 2012
As the first cooler days and termination dust start appearing across Alaska, seasonal exploration activities are winding down and operating mines are preparing for another winter. To be sure, less... — Updated 9/30/2012
State, feds plan digital maps for Alaska
In a long overdue step to bring Alaska into the 21st Century, state and federal agencies met in late June to discuss collaborative funding strategies for Alaska's Statewide Digital Mapping... — Updated 7/29/2012
Industry experiencing unparalled changes
If you are looking for proof that the mining industry is experiencing unparalleled changes, look no further than "Mine 2012: The growing disconnect," the 9th edition of PricewaterhouseCoopers'... — Updated 6/24/2012
Shotgun owner targets gold resource
Following a five-year hiatus, TNR Gold Corp. has returned to confirm a 1 million-ounce gold resource at its Shotgun project in the Kuskokwim Gold Belt of Southwest Alaska. Located about 110 miles... — Updated 6/24/2012
Alaska copper exploration makes comeback
As termination dust falls across most of Alaska, the curtain has come down for the bulk of the exploration projects around the state; however, mine development programs as well as mine-site... — Updated 10/31/2010
Pebble gets further scrutiny in Juneau
Lawmakers took testimony March 19 on the idea of whether an independent review of the state's large-mine permitting and environmental standards is warranted in light of an anticipated mine permit... — Updated 3/28/2010
New York investor grabs stake in NovaGold
NovaGold Resources Inc. is beginning 2009 with an infusion of cash. In two separate deals, the Vancouver B.C.-based miner sold enough of its equity to raise $75 million, funds it will use to pay deb... — Updated 1/25/2009
Opportunities will mushroom for the bold
With termination dust settling ever lower throughout Alaska, the bulk of the 2008 exploration season has been completed, but lots of results are still pending from projects around the state. As the... — Updated 9/28/2008
BHP releases interests in Iliamna to TNR
BHP Billiton has completed an ownership transfer of the Iliamna property in Southwest Alaska to TNR Gold Corp. and Geocom Resources Inc. in early September. Two weeks later, TNR incorporated a new subsidiary in Alaska, Bristol Explorations Co.,... — Updated 9/28/2008
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
Gold giant kicks rocks prior to JV deal
Spokane, Wash.-based Gold Crest Mines Inc. has signed agreements with a subsidiary of gold mining giant Newmont Mining Corp. in which the companies propose to enter into two separate joint ventures... — Updated 3/30/2008
Kisa prospect shows promise
Gold Crest Mines Inc., a Spokane, Wash.-based junior gold exploration company, reported promising results Oct. 8 from its 2007 exploration drilling campaign at the Kisa Project in the Kuskokwim Mineral Belt of southwest Alaska. Organized a little... — Updated 10/28/2007
