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Stratabound Minerals receives up to 14.55 gpt gold assay: Golden Culvert Yukon Project
Stratabound Minerals reported high-grade gold assay results up to 14.55 gpt from its Golden Culvert project in Yukon, confirming previous results and demonstrating grade continuity. The company is completing due diligence on an option agreement for the 83.8 square kilometre property, which shows potential for bulk mining operations.
New gold-silver-lead-zinc discovery at Silver Vista Property
Glacier Lake Resources discovered multiple new mineral showings in the Golden Vista Zone on their Silver Vista property near Smithers, BC. The highlight was a grab sample returning 16.90 g/t gold, 196.0 g/t silver, 12.6% lead and 11.9% zinc from a massive sulfide vein. The discovery represents a new style of mineralization in a previously unexplored area of the property.
Auryn expands mineralized system at the Inuk prospect by 400 meters and provides portfolio update
Auryn Resources announced new gold mineralization at its Inuk prospect in Nunavut, extending the mineralized system by 400 meters with an intercept of 25 meters grading 1.15g/t gold. The discovery demonstrates significant widths of mineralization under previously untested barren intrusive rocks and represents the third positive drilling result at Committee Bay in 2017.
Mingle with miners during Minerals South
The 13th annual Minerals South Conference and Trade Show will take place November 7-9, 2017 in Cranbrook, B.C., hosted by the East Kootenay Chamber of Mines. The event brings together industry professionals from across southeastern British Columbia for networking, technical presentations, and a public trade show focused on regional mineral exploration and mining opportunities.
Searching for sustainable solutions
Cypher Environmental develops environmentally friendly solutions for mining operations, including dust control and soil stabilization products. The company partners with Red River College in Winnipeg to research rolling resistance of haul trucks on mine site roads, aiming to reduce energy consumption and improve efficiency.
Standard Lithium secures additional landholdings with permitted brine producer at Bristol Dry Lake
Standard Lithium expanded its Bristol Dry Lake Lithium Project landholdings by approximately 6,000 acres through an amended agreement with National Chloride Company, bringing the total project area to approximately 25,000 acres. The company is mobilizing drilling crews to commence quantitative resource assessment work on the California brine project, which benefits from existing mining infrastructure and permitted operations.
Significant uranium mineralization reported at CanAlaska’s West McArthur Project
CanAlaska reported significant uranium mineralization at its West McArthur Project, with drill hole WMA042 intersecting 1.34% eU3O8 over 5.65 metres. The project is being drilled by joint venture partner Cameco, which is earning into the property located adjacent to the Fox Lake uranium discovery in Saskatchewan's Athabasca Basin.
GrowMax Resources announces appointment of CEO and Grant of Options
GrowMax Resources appointed Stephen Keith as CEO, replacing Interim CEO Abdel Badwi, while granting 1.5 million stock options to senior executives. Keith, a professional engineer with 20 years natural resources experience, will continue leading the company's strategy to develop potash and phosphate fertilizer production in Peru. The company owns 92% of the Bayovar Property covering 227,000 acres in Peru's Sechura Desert.
Mountain Province Diamonds announces Quarter End results
Mountain Province Diamonds reported strong Q2 2017 results from its Gahcho Kué mine, recovering 2.48 million carats at a grade 20% above budget. The company increased full-year production guidance by 25% to 5.5 million carats and achieved a 43% gross margin despite challenging rough diamond markets.
Research brings new mineral exploration method to light
Geoscience BC funded research by Dave Heberlein and Colin Dunn demonstrating that halogens can be used as low-impact exploration indicators for concealed mineral deposits. Testing at Mount Washington and Lara deposits on Vancouver Island showed distinct halogen patterns above known mineralization, with concentrated patterns over shallow deposits and ring patterns around deeper deposits.
Cameco commences drill program on West McArthur Project under option from CanAlaska
Cameco has commenced a summer drill program on CanAlaska's West McArthur uranium project in Saskatchewan's Athabasca Basin as part of an option to earn 60% interest. The program targets two areas with confirmed conductors and will drill approximately 5,300 metres across multiple holes to test for uranium mineralization.
DigitalGlobe & Auracle team up to deepen search capabilities in global mineral exploration
DigitalGlobe has partnered with Auracle Geospatial to provide enhanced satellite imaging and remote sensing services for global mineral exploration. The partnership combines DigitalGlobe's advanced satellite spectral capabilities with Auracle's specialized 3-D Bare Rock Model technology to help mining companies identify mineral deposits beneath surface cover.
Canada poised to fill growing demand for tungsten
Northcliff Resources' Sisson Tungsten-Molybdenum Project in New Brunswick received federal environmental assessment approval in June 2017, marking a significant milestone for Canada's tungsten development. The project faces unique challenges including securing offtake contracts before financing, but benefits from strong local community support and skilled workforce availability. The company is now working through permitting requirements while seeking strategic partnerships and market clarity.
Rock Star Heather Kaminsky—“Queen of Clay”
Heather Kaminsky leads research at NAIT's Centre for Oil Sands Sustainability, developing clay treatment solutions for oil sands operations. Her work focuses on addressing clay-related challenges in tailings management and extraction processes that significantly impact operational efficiency.
Unique partnership and special diamonds
Mountain Province Diamonds announced the discovery of two exceptional gem-quality diamonds at the Gahcho Kué mine in the Northwest Territories, weighing 84.65 carats and 53.90 carats. The company operates the mine in a unique joint venture with De Beers where Mountain Province independently markets its 49% share of diamonds directly to consumers, differentiating from typical De Beers partnerships.
American Creek’s Gold Hill exploration
American Creek Resources is advancing exploration at its Gold Hill property near Fort Steele, BC, which sits at the suspected source of historic placer gold operations dating back to 1864. The company has discovered three new high-grade gold veins using modern exploration methods and is working to quantify the resource potential of the 835-hectare property.
Eagle Plains Resources: former BC Mines Minister Bill Bennett appointed to the Board of Directors
Eagle Plains Resources appointed former BC Mines Minister Bill Bennett to its Board of Directors, bringing 16 years of legislative experience and deep mining industry knowledge. The company also granted 500,000 stock options to directors at $0.20 per share and accepted the resignation of long-serving director Ron Netolitzky, who will transition to an advisory role.
Kennady Diamonds announces Faraday 2 bulk sample diamond recovery results
Kennady Diamonds reported diamond recovery results from its Faraday 2 kimberlite bulk sample, yielding 737.6 carats from 262.6 tonnes for a grade of 2.81 carats per tonne. The results confirm the high-grade potential of the deposit and include 45 diamonds over one carat, with the largest being a 4.72-carat white octahedron. The diamond quality and size distribution appear superior to the company's Kelvin deposit.
Latest Geoscience BC project to reveal geology of north central and northeastern BC
Geoscience BC announced Search Phase III, a 9,600 km² helicopter-borne magnetic survey covering north central and northeastern BC to identify hidden mineral potential. The project received $125,000 funding from Northern Development Initiative Trust and will begin in July 2017 with results expected in early 2018.
Metal Tech Alley celebrates grand opening in Trail
Lower Columbia Initiatives Corporation launched Metal Tech Alley, a new economic development marketing program in Trail, BC, featuring the opening of a 46,000 sq ft i4C Innovation Centre focused on Industrial IoT, Big Data, and metallurgical technologies. The initiative aims to position the region as a leader in Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies, leveraging partnerships with Teck's zinc and lead refining complex and local tech companies.
Birks unveils the first 200 diamonds from Quebec
Birks jewellery company unveiled the first 200 diamonds from Quebec's Renard diamond mine, operated by Stornoway Diamond Corporation. The mine, Quebec's first diamond operation, achieved commercial production in January 2017 and is forecast to produce 1.8 million carats annually over the first 10 years. The diamonds range from 0.18 carats to 10.01 carats and feature traceable provenance certification.
Northern Superior discovers two new gold-bearing structures at Croteau Est Gold property, Quebec
Northern Superior Resources discovered two new gold-bearing structures at its Croteau Est property in Quebec during Phase 1 drilling, extending beyond the known inferred resource area. The discoveries include a 13-23m wide structure with gold values up to 7.39 g/t over 1.70m and a second structure with assays up to 3.47 g/t over 1.2m. The company plans Phase 2 drilling of 8,000-10,000m in Q3 to further define resources.
Water-based coal sample cleaning technology could eliminate economic risk of coal exploration
The Canadian Carbonization Research Association and Geoscience BC are jointly researching the Roben Jig, a water-based coal sample cleaning technology that could replace current chemical-based methods using harmful substances like perchloroethylene. The new methodology promises more accurate assessment of metallurgical coal quality and economic feasibility while eliminating health and safety risks associated with toxic chemicals currently used in coal exploration testing.
Mining Association of BC welcomes Bryan Cox as incoming President & CEO
The Mining Association of British Columbia announced Bryan Cox as its new President & CEO, effective May 1, 2017. Cox, who joined MABC as VP of Corporate Affairs in 2014, brings extensive experience in government relations and stakeholder engagement. His appointment signals MABC's continued focus on advocacy and maintaining mining's economic importance in BC.
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