Mines
Fireweed drills wide high grade mineralization: Macmillan Pass Project
Aerial view of the Macmillan Pass Project. — Photo courtesy Fireweed Zinc Ltd. VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Sept. 12, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE)...
Yukon.
Yukon gold is getting a lot of attention these days—and we’re not talking potatoes. Shawn Ryan’s White Gold discovery in 2003 has spurred a flurry of exploration activity that has presented extremely encouraging drill results. Copper, lead, zinc and silver are among the other minerals being actively mined in the Yukon, and uranium is also an important resource.
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Independence Gold commences drilling on Boulevard, Yukon
Independence Gold Corp's Boulevard Project, located in the White Gold District, Yukon. — Photo courtesy Northern Miner VANCOUVER, British Co...
Mines
Independence Gold commences 2017 Yukon Exploration Program
— Image courtesy Independence Gold VANCOUVER, B.C., July 06, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Independence Gold Corp. (TSX.V:IGO) ("Independence" or...
British Columbia
Seeking paydirt: Rock Star Tim Termuende
Eagle Plains Resources Ltd., a Cranbrook, B.C.-based mineral exploration company, was founded in 1992 by Bob Termuende and his son, Tim. — P...
Technology
What’s underground? Take a look at the trees to find minerals in the bedrock
An aerial shot of the Clear Lake property. — Photo courtesy Carl Schulze Usually one of the first steps when exploring for metals up in Yuko...
Company Profiles
Bravura signs definitive property agreement with Golden Predator for gold project
A Golden Predator employee checks out core samples from one of the company's mining projects. — Photo: Golden Predator Bravura Ventures Corp...
Mines
Goldcorp announces acquisition of Kaminak Gold Corporation in $520 million deal
Site of the Kaminak Coffee Gold Project in the Yukon. — Photo courtesy Kaminak Gold Corporation Goldcorp Inc. ("Goldcorp") (TSX: G, NYSE: GG...
British Columbia
Mining still strong
Pierre Gratton, president and CEO of the Mining Association of Canada, spoke at the chamber of commerce luncheon in Cranbrook, B.C., on Marc...
Exploration
Kaminak Gold Corporation announces positive feasibility study results on Yukon Coffee Gold Project
A feasibility study has been completed on the Coffee Gold Project, owned by Kaminak Gold Corporation. — Photo courtesy Kaminak Kaminak Gold...
Alberta
Geothermal—Canada on the brink of sustainable energy?
A map of Canada showing the geothermal potential. — Courtesy of Canadian Geothermal Association “It is not the strongest, nor the most intel...
Exploration
Kaminak announces new, Northern access road route to Coffee Project endorsed by First Nation
A single northern access route from the Kaminak Coffee Project to Dawson City has been selected for further detailed analysis. — Photo court...
Alberta
Ulmer Contracting is the Canadian Ultimate Crew Finalist!
Navigator Nation members can cast one vote each day through August 30. — Photo courtesy Vermeer Vermeer is on the search for the “Ultimate H...
Mines
Geothermal: the next energy frontier?
A simple geothermal power plant. The Canadian government recently announced new R&D funding to investigate potential sources of natural geot...
British Columbia
New report stresses the importance of revenue sharing in resource development
The Macdonald-Laurier Institute was pleased to see the report of the Working Group on Natural Resource Development, a joint venture by the f...
Mines
Tony Beets: The King of the Klondike Who Built a Gold Mining Empire
Tony Beets emigrated from the Netherlands with nothing and built one of the Yukon's largest placer gold mining operations. Now 66 and starri...
Mines
Unlikely miner becomes unexpected TV star
Ken Foy, one of the stars in Yukon Gold — Adam Blasberg/Yukon Gold, Paperny Entertainment photo Ken Foy is living proof that one seemingly i...
Mining Insider
Disappearing copper—Genomics could solve a mystery happening downstream
Site of the proposed Casino Copper Mine in Yukon. — Photo courtesy Casino Mining Vancouver, BC – The licence to operate a mine has become mo...
Sustainability & Environment
George Ross, lured to the far north
There’s still gold in the hills! George Ross displays some Klondike gold nuggets in Dawson City. The gold was mined by area placer miners. —...
Alberta
Perception study of Aboriginal Canadians reveals low opinion of Mining industry
Robert Simpson, President and CEO of PR Associates. CNW/ - A Canada-wide survey of Aboriginal Canadians who reside in rural/remote communiti...
Mining Insider
Veris Gold Corp. works with Yukon Energy, Mines and Resources at Ketza River Property
— Photo courtesy Veris Gold Corp. Veris Gold Corp. (“Veris” or the “Company”) reports that the Company will be co-operating with the Energy,...
Mining Insider
Bitcoin exchange lists Yukon gold mine for sale
— Photo courtesy Arthur Chapman from BitPremier.com The unnamed parent company of a Yukon gold mine is now for sale on high-end bitcoin only...
Mining Insider
Energy News: Contract awarded for Yukon-Alaska economic corridor feasibility study
— Photo courtesy Northern Development.bc.ca WHITEHORSE—The governments of Yukon and Alaska have jointly awarded a $250,000 contract to asses...
Nunavut
Lighter-than-air helium airships can ship heavy cargo to remote areas
1 of 6Aeros’ flight operations support team observe the liftoff of the ‘Dragon Dream’ advanced prototype of the Aeroscraft in Southern Calif...
Mining Insider
Veris Gold Corp. appoints Restructuring Special Committee
— Photo courtesy Veris Gold Photo Gallery Veris Gold Corp. has announced the appointment of a Restructuring Special Committee (the “Special...