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  • A geologist’s loupe magnifies coarse gold in core from drilling at Colomac.

    STLLR cuts VG in first 2024 Colomac hole

    Shane Lasley, Mining News|Updated Nov 18, 2024

    Hole C24-01 cut coarse gold mineralization in a promising Colomac resource expansion area. STLLR Gold Inc. June 13 announced that the first 2024 hole drilled at Colomac Main cut strong gold mineralization at this hub deposit on the company's district-scale property in Northwest Territories. Lying about 200 kilometers (125 miles) north of the Northwest Territories capital city of Yellowknife, Colomac is home to a former mine that produced more than 500,000 ounces of gold...

  • A pile of raw, uncut diamonds surrounding Burgundy’s logo.

    Ekati celebrates 100M carats milestone

    A.J. Roan, Mining News|Updated Oct 23, 2024

    Success after 26 years of fueling Northwest Territories’ growth. Burgundy Diamond Mines Ltd. Oct. 22 announced the historic milestone of 100 million carats of diamonds produced at the Ekati mine over 26 years of operation in Northwest Territories, Canada. As Canada's first diamond mine, Ekati has long established itself among the world's top diamond producers since its discovery in 1991 by geologists Chuck Fipke and Stewart Blusson. Officially opened in 1997 under BHP B... Full story

  • Heavily mineralized rock with veining and orange, red, and purple colorization.

    Fortune initiates NICO feasibility update

    Shane Lasley, Mining News|Updated Oct 8, 2024

    Hires Worley to update feasibility study for vertically integrated cobalt-bismuth-copper-gold project in Northwest Territories and Alberta. Fortune Minerals Ltd. Oct. 7 reported that it has hired Worley Canada Services Ltd. to update a feasibility study for NICO, a vertically integrated critical minerals project that will include a mine in Northwest Territories and hydrometallurgical refinery in Alberta. Located about 160 kilometers (100 miles) northwest of Yellowknife, NWT,...

  • Yellowknife Dene First Nation emblem on a stone in a northern landscape.

    Li-FT unveils substantial lithium resource

    A.J. Roan, Mining News|Updated Oct 3, 2024

    Maiden resource estimate positions company as major future player in North America's lithium landscape, with plans for further exploration and an economic assessment. Li-FT Power Ltd. Oct. 1 announced a maiden mineral resource estimate for its Yellowknife Lithium Project in Northwest Territories, Canada, revealing a substantial resource of 50.4 million metric tons averaging 1% lithium oxide, positioning it among the largest spodumene projects in Canada and the Western... Full story

  • A pool of water surrounded by rocky cliffs under a bright blue sky.

    STLLR wraps up Colomac drill program

    A.J. Roan, Mining News|Updated Oct 2, 2024

    Final assays from 2024 Colomac drilling reveal significant gold intercepts, suggesting potential to expand known resources. STLLR Gold Inc. Sept. 16 announced the final batch of assay results from its 2024 drilling program at the Colomac project in Northwest Territories, Canada, wrapping up a successful exploration campaign aimed at expanding the known gold resource outlined in the project's 2023 preliminary economic assessment (PEA). "Our 2024 drilling campaign at Colomac...

  • A fancy yellow diamond found below the planned mine depth at Misery.

    Burgundy posits Ekati Mine extension

    A.J. Roan, Mining News|Updated Sep 20, 2024

    Exploration turns up surprise diamonds below mine plan depth. Burgundy Diamond Mines Ltd. Sept. 9 announced promising results from its ongoing drilling program at the Misery underground mine at its Ekati diamond project in Northwest Territories, Canada, with indications the mine's life could extend well beyond the initial 2026 end date. With the mid-2023 Ekati acquisition, Burgundy expanded its footprint in Canada's diamond sector, building on its existing 40% stake in North...

  • Geologist examines spodumene-rich outcrop Fi pegmatite.

    Li-FT quadruples Cali lithium project size

    A.J. Roan, Mining News|Updated Sep 16, 2024

    Stakes new spodumene-rich claims surrounding battery metal project in western Northwest Territories. Li-FT Power Ltd. Sept. 3 announced a significant expansion to its Cali project, quadrupling its land position through the staking of an additional 9,681 hectares (23,927 acres) of spodumene-rich claims in Northwest Territories, Canada. Quickly establishing itself as a significant player in the lithium exploration sector, Li-FT began with a diverse portfolio that initially...

  • Outline of Argus pegmatite at Midas Minerals’ NWT project.

    Midas reports first high-grade lithium

    A.J. Roan, Mining News|Updated Sep 6, 2024

    First-pass channel sample returns 1.27% lithium oxide over 26 meters from Argus. Midas Minerals Ltd. Aug. 27 announced the results of its initial channel sampling at the Argus pegmatite on the company's Reid-Aylmer project in Northwest Territories, Canada, which returned 26 meters averaging 1.27% lithium oxide (Li2O), including a higher-grade zone of 12 meters at 1.75% Li2O. Acquired last October, Reid-Aylmer spans 157 square kilometers (60 square miles) and is located...

  • A high-grade rare earths sample with blue and white crystals.

    A Vital step toward Tardiff scoping study

    Shane Lasley, Mining News|Updated Sep 5, 2024

    Vital hires Corem to establish a process flowsheet for the world-class rare earths deposit at Nechalacho. Vital Metals Ltd. Aug. 15 reported that it has hired Corem to complete a preliminary rare earths process flowsheet for the world-class Tardiff deposit on the Nechalacho project in Canada's Northwest Territories. Lying about 60 miles (100 kilometers) southeast of Yellowknife, NWT, the Tardiff deposit at Nechalacho hosts 31.1 million metric tons of measured and indicated...

  • Two softball-sized rock samples with quartz and copper-gold mineralization.

    High-grade copper and gold at Great Bear

    Shane Lasley, Mining News|Updated Aug 27, 2024

    First samples collected by White Cliff returned grades as high as 42.6% copper and 38.2 g/t gold. White Cliff Minerals Ltd. Aug. 13 announced impressive copper-gold-silver-cobalt grades in the first batch of assays from the Australian company's inaugural exploration program at the Great Bear Lake iron ore-copper-gold-uranium (IOCG-U) project in Northwest Territories. Lying about 280 miles (450 kilometers) north of Yellowknife, the capital of Northwest Territories, the...

  • Three uncut raw diamonds placed on a shiny trowel.

    Mountain Province adapts to soft market

    A.J. Roan, Mining News|Updated Aug 16, 2024

    Company reports strong Q2 operational gains and cost-efficiency improvements despite market challenges. Mountain Province Diamonds Inc. August 7 announced its second-quarter financial results for 2024 from its Gahcho Kué diamond mine in Northwest Territories, Canada, highlighting strong operational performance and significant cost efficiency improvements despite facing a persistently challenging diamond market. Located about 280 kilometers northeast of Yellowknife, Northwest...

  • Lights from a tent camp illuminate the snowy landscape on a winter night.

    Vital encouraged by Tardiff drill results

    Shane Lasley, Mining News|Updated Jul 23, 2024

    Final assays from the 2023 program are expected to upgrade rare earth resources ahead of scoping study; new CEO leads the company forward. Vital Metals Ltd. July 23 reported that final results from its 2023 drill program continue to demonstrate the world-class rare earths potential of the Tardiff deposit on the company's Nechalacho project about 100 kilometers (60 miles) southeast of Yellowknife, Northwest Territories. According to a calculation completed in April, the...

  • Four highly mineralized rock samples with a Sharpie pen for size reference.

    White Cliff impressed with Great Bear

    Shane Lasley, Mining News|Updated Jul 18, 2024

    Australian explorer makes new mineral discoveries, confirms known targets at historic multi-metal project in Northwest Territories. White Cliff Minerals Ltd. July 9 reported that it has confirmed previously identified copper, cobalt, and uranium mineralization and made new discoveries during the first week of its inaugural exploration program at the Great Bear Lake iron ore-copper-gold-uranium (IOCG-U) project in Northwest Territories. "Finally, we are on the ground!" said...

  • Rock pick hammer beside spodumene-mineralized pegmatite.

    Midas Minerals uncovers latest NWT lithium

    A.J. Roan, Mining News|Updated Jul 18, 2024

    Identifies significant potential with new pegmatite discoveries at Reid-Aylmer. Midas Minerals Ltd. July 10 announced the discovery of 17 new spodumene-bearing pegmatites across a four-kilometer (2.5 miles) trend at its recently staked Reid-Aylmer lithium project in Northwest Territories, Canada. Acquired in October 2023, the Reid-Aylmer project covers a 157-square-kilometer (60 square miles) land package roughly 330 kilometers (205 miles) northeast of the capital of NWT,...

  • A geologist collects a sample from a green-stained rock face.

    White Cliff adds to Great Bear discoveries

    Shane Lasley, Mining News|Updated Jul 18, 2024

    With first round of sampling and geophysics complete, Australian explorer prepares for drilling and takes first look at Nunavut Copper. White Cliff Minerals Ltd. July 17 reported that its field crews have discovered additional mineralization that expands upon the extensive targets that have already been discovered and confirmed this year at the Great Bear Lake iron ore-copper-gold-uranium (IOCG-U) project in Northwest Territories. "The IOCG potential of this project continues...

  • Closeup of drill core with large nodules of zinc-lead metal.

    Upgraded resource elevates Pine Point

    Shane Lasley, Mining News|Updated Jun 27, 2024

    With most resources elevated to the indicated category, Northwest Territories zinc project begins transition to feasibility level mine studies. Osisko Metals Inc. June 25 reported that drilling over the past two years has upgraded a significant portion of the mineral resources at Pine Point to the higher confidence indicated category in preparation for elevating this zinc mine project in Northwest Territories to the feasibility stage. According to a new calculation, Pine...

  • Li-FT geologists examining exposed pegmatite at Yellowknife Lithium project.

    Li-FT concludes assays from winter season

    A.J. Roan, Mining News|Updated Jun 13, 2024

    Combined 286 holes in 49,548 meters as the company prepares for a maiden resource. Li-FT Power Ltd. June 11 announced a batch of assays from 13 drill holes drilled at the Shorty, Ki, Echo, BIG East, Fi Southwest, Nite, and BIG West pegmatites on the company's Yellowknife Lithium project in Northwest Territories, Canada. Combining the remaining holes from the winter program with the last hole from its drilling last summer, Li-FT reports that this will be the last reported...

  • A large mineral exploration camp lies beyond an inuksuk in northern Canada.

    Solar power for STLLR Colomac gold camp

    Shane Lasley, Mining News|Updated May 30, 2024

    Gold exploration company is working with Tlicho Investment Corporation to power NWT camp with renewable energy. STLLR Gold Inc. and the Tlicho Investment Corporation (TIC) May 29 announced that the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) is providing C$619,625 (US$453,320) to install solar panels and battery storage to power the camp at STLLR's Colomac gold project in Northwest Territories. "The solar farm will supply most of our camp's power requirements,...

  • Front loader organizing pallets full of drill core.

    Li-FT powering through another campaign

    A.J. Roan, Mining News|Updated May 30, 2024

    Reports latest batch of assays as it closes in on balance of planned winter drilling. Li-FT Power Ltd. May 28 announced the next batch of assays from 13 drill holes completed at the Shorty, BIG East, Echo, Fi Main, and Ki pegmatites on the company's Yellowknife Lithium project just outside the capital of Northwest Territories, Canada. Into its second year exploring for hard rock lithium in the nearly forgotten Yellowknife Pegmatite Province, Li-FT powered through its first...

  • Black and white photo of historic uranium mine at Radium Point.

    Aussie company explores Canada uranium

    A.J. Roan, Mining News|Updated May 28, 2024

    White Cliff Minerals takes a new look at old Radium Point, a uranium project in NWT with significant silver, gold, copper, zinc, nickel, and cobalt potential. White Cliff Minerals Ltd. May 19 announced its latest progress as it gears up for its inaugural field expedition at the Great Bear Lake (formerly known as Radium Point) in Canada's Northwest Territories. Covering a land package of 3,300 square kilometers (1,274 square miles) in the Echo Bay district of the northern...

  • Li-FT drill technician placing finished core into a box.

    Latest assay release from Li-FT pegmatites

    A.J. Roan, Mining News|Updated May 23, 2024

    Drill results highlight potential for the Shorty pegmatite to deliver high-grade tonnage to future resource. Li-FT Power Ltd. May 22 announced another batch of assays from 12 drill holes completed from the Shorty, BIG East, Echo, Fi Main and Ki pegmatites on the company's Yellowknife Lithium project in Northwest Territories, Canada. Consisting of 11 properties divided into two groups – five in a road-accessible area immediately east of Yellowknife and a cluster of six about 5...

  • Map showing the location of the Cali lithium project in NWT.

    Li-FT surprised by Cali lithium potential

    A.J. Roan, Mining News|Updated May 9, 2024

    Company reports grab samples up to 3% lithium oxide within a 1- by 1.5-km area at Cali. Li-FT Power Ltd. May 7 announced an update on the surface exploration program completed last year on the company's Cali lithium project, roughly six kilometers (3.7 miles) from the Howard's Pass access road and 50 kilometers (31 miles) northwest of the historical Cantung tungsten mine in Northwest Territories. In 2022, Li-FT gained full ownership of the Cali project in western NWT, near...

  • Picture of a 23.15-carat fancy intense yellow diamond from Ekati mine.

    Burgundy starts year with bountiful quarter

    A.J. Roan, Mining News|Updated May 9, 2024

    11% increase in carats sold, will include a 23.15 fancy intense yellow diamond to appear in Dubai for second quarter. Burgundy Diamond Mines Ltd. April 28 announced the first quarter results from the Ekati diamond mine in Northwest Territories, Canada, marking the beginning of a first full year the mine will be in production under Burgundy's banner. Finalizing its acquisition of Ekati in early July 2023, Burgundy Diamond Mines has been growing its presence in Canada, as the...

  • A closeup of rough diamonds lit with a soft blue light.

    Soft diamond market impacts Gahcho Kué

    A.J. Roan, Mining News|Updated May 8, 2024

    Gahcho Kué Mine production matched 2022 numbers, but a steep diamond price decline made 2023 more challenging for Mountain Province. Mountain Province Diamonds Inc. April 1 announced the financial and operating results of 2023 as well as its performance results from the fourth quarter at its Gahcho Kué Mine in Canada's Northwest Territories, ultimately seeing a downturn from its record 2022 due to oversupply in the diamond market. Owned under a joint venture between M...

  • An adit cut out of a rocky ridge at Mon gold mine.

    Sixty North on track to restart Mon mine

    A.J. Roan, Mining News|Updated May 8, 2024

    Company plans to construct a temporary camp to aid in upcoming start of high-grade gold mine. Sixty North Gold Mining Ltd. April 9 announced that its plans to establish a modern operation at the past-producing Mon high-grade gold mine will begin with the installation of a temporary camp to replace the damages caused by the wildfires that ravaged Canada's Northwest Territories last year. Sixty North is focused on restarting gold production at Mon – a project about 40 k...

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