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Tahltans say Newmont has long journey
Tahltan Central Government says Newmont Corp.'s plans to turn over properties to the Tahltan Nation for land use planning does not address all the concerns its people have about the gold mining... — Updated 4/14/2022
Newcrest launches Brucejack Mine 2.0
Brucejack Mine in British Columbia's Golden Triangle is expected to push Newcrest Mining Ltd.'s annual gold production north of 2 million ounces per year, and that does not include the likely... — Updated 3/21/2022
PEA outlines compelling Schaft Creek mine
A preliminary economic assessment prepared for Copper Fox Metals Inc. outlines a slightly new vision for developing a mine at Schaft Creek, a large copper-gold-silver-molybdenum project being... — Updated 3/7/2022 Full story
Tahltan now sells Sandvik equipment
In a move that will help ensure that the First Nations people and communities in British Columbia's Golden Triangle benefit from the rising mining activity in their incredibly mineral-rich... — Updated 2/24/2022
Mineral exploration is critical to BC
British Columbia and the First Nation people in Canada's westernmost province are poised to benefit from the increased need for minerals to build a low-carbon future, according to a new economic... — Updated 2/17/2022
Delays push Premier Mine costs higher
Despite project delays and cost overruns, Ascot Resources Ltd. is set to make the final push toward reestablishing a mine at its Premier gold project in British Columbia's famed Golden Triangle.... — Updated 2/10/2022
Ascot receives Premier gold mine permit
Considered a major milestone along the path to new mining jobs and economic opportunities for the Nisga'a Nation and others that live in and around the town of Stewart, British Columbia, Ascot... — Updated 12/29/2021
Dolly Varden to acquire Homestake Ridge
In a deal that will consolidate two advanced mineral exploration properties in the Kitsault Valley area south of Stewart, British Columbia, Dolly Varden Silver Corp. has agreed to acquire Fury Gold... — Updated 12/16/2021
Enormous open pit mines emerging at KSM
Early results from the 2021 drill program at KSM project support Seabridge Gold Inc.'s concept of mining more gold-rich reserves from open pits at the Snowfield and Mitchell deposits prior to the... — Updated 12/2/2021
Impressive returns for Kutcho Copper mine
There will be impressive financial returns for any mining company that develops a mine at the Kutcho copper-zinc project in Northern British Columbia, according to a feasibility study prepared for... — Updated 11/18/2021
Red Chris block cave mining shows promise
A block cave mine at the Red Chris project in British Columbia's Golden Triangle is forecast to produce 316,000 ounces of gold annually over the first six years at a cost of negative US$144/oz... — Updated 10/21/2021
Newmont offers $393M to acquire GT Gold
Newmont Corp. has laid down a US$311 million (C$393 million) cash offer to acquire full ownership of GT Gold Corp. and its Tatogga copper-gold-silver project in the traditional territory of the... — Updated 8/26/2021
A Premier mining pact with Nisga'a Nation
Ascot Resources Ltd. and Nisga'a Nation have signed a benefits agreement that renews and expands their relationship as Ascot closes in on the start of mine development at its Premier and Red... — Updated 8/26/2021
PFS details robust Eskay Creek gold mine
A prefeasibility study for developing a mine at Eskay Creek has confirmed what most have suspected – robust financial returns to the company that develops an open-pit mine at this historic gold-silv... — Updated 7/29/2021
Seabridge, Eskay team up to build road
In a deal that is expected to lower costs and improve safety for two companies with exciting projects at the heart of British Columbia's Golden Triangle, Seabridge Gold Inc. and Eskay Mining Corp.... — Updated 7/29/2021
Massive resource drill program at Lawyers
Benchmark Metals Inc. plans to complete well above 100,000 meters of drilling at Lawyers, including more than 83,000 meters slated for upgrading and expanding the three gold-silver deposits defined... — Updated 7/22/2021
Electric trucks hauling Brucejack Mine ore
A fleet of battery-powered Sandvik Z50 electric haul trucks charged with hydroelectric power will be hauling high-grade gold ore at Pretium Resources Inc.'s Brucejack Mine in Northern British... — Updated 7/15/2021
Brucejack, sour milk and bonanza gold veins
The formation of bonanza-grade gold veins like those running through the ore at Pretium Resources Inc.'s Brucejack Mine in Northern British Columbia, Canada has long baffled scientists. Given the... — Updated 6/24/2021
Tahltan Nation demands end to Jade Fever
Fed up with the Discovery Channel show "Jade Fever" glorifying what it considers irresponsible and disrespectful mining practices in the territory of the Tahltan First Nation people it represents,... — Updated 6/24/2021
Coeur budgets $68M for 2021 exploration
After setting a company record for exploration spending during 2020, Coeur Mining Inc. is on pace to set the bar even higher this year. "We are carrying out our most active exploration campaign in... — Updated 6/24/2021
Newmont finishes $393M GT Gold buyout
With the completion of the buyout of GT Gold Corp., Newmont Corp. has bolstered its portfolio of copper-gold projects in British Columbia's Golden Triangle. "With the acquisition of GT Gold and the... — Updated 6/3/2021
Tahltan puts mining companies on notice
The Tahltan First Nation has put mining and mineral exploration companies hoping to do business in northwestern British Columbia on notice – build respectful relationships with Tahltan g... — Updated 5/20/2021
Pretium gold output slowed by COVID-19
Despite being challenged with a COVID-19 outbreak, Pretium Resources Inc.'s Brucejack Mine in Northern British Columbia was able to produce enough gold to turn a profit during the first quarter of... — Updated 5/13/2021
Red Chris resources set the stage for PFS
The Red Chris Mine in Northern British Columbia now hosts 13 million ounces of gold and 3.7 million metric tons (8.16 billion pounds) of copper, according to a new resource calculated for Newcrest... — Updated 4/23/2021
Tahltan, Skeena, BC create conservatory
The Tahltan Central Government, Skeena Resources Ltd., and British Columbia have come together to create a new conservancy to protect the environment and wildlife on Tahltan territory in... — Updated 4/15/2021