CANADA

Goldcorp reports more gold production, 34% net earnings increase in 1H

Thursday , 29 Jul 2010
Goldcorp CEO Chuck Jeannes said the company's 2Q results saw growth in all key financial metrics including gold sales, higher gold prices, record cash flow and higher net earnings.

Lundin reports lower copper, zinc, nickel and lead sales

Wednesday , 28 Jul 2010
Lundin Mining Q2 net income boosted by sale of stake in Chariot but operating profits down on lower metals sales and higher costs

Teck's Greenhills Mine explosion won't hurt 3Q or 2010 results

Wednesday , 28 Jul 2010
Although coal sales gained momentum in the first half of the year, Teck Resources reported declines in copper, zinc and molybdenum production.

Inmet Mining Q2 numbers hit hard by forex losses, debt

Wednesday , 28 Jul 2010
Inmet Mining said copper and zinc production were higher during the second quarter although gold production dropped substantially at its Canadian gold mine, which is at the end of its mine life.

UNESCO calls for long-term mining ban in BC's Flathead River Valley

Tuesday , 27 Jul 2010
A United Nations World Heritage Committee report says mining and energy development in BC's Flathead Valley would represent a serious threat to the Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park.

North American gold miners expected to produce bumper profits

Friday , 23 Jul 2010
Analysts expect North American gold miners to benefit from record-high gold prices but, gains could be capped by weakening prices achieved for by-product metals like copper and zinc

Voisey's Bay talk break off again

Wednesday , 21 Jul 2010
This time the talks between Vale and unions, aimed at ending a year-long strike at the nickel mine in Eastern Canada have broken off over bonuses

New Gold Q2 production jumps 62%

Wednesday , 21 Jul 2010
The Canadian miner attributed the rise to stronger output from its Mesquite and Cerro San Pedro mines.

Capstone shares fall 8% on full-year, production outlook cut

Tuesday , 20 Jul 2010
The copper miner cut its full year production outlook by 13% on the back of production constraints and interruptions at its two mines

Ausenco awarded contract for major Canadian copper-gold project

Monday , 19 Jul 2010
Australian engineering company, Ausenco, has been awarded a major contract forTaseko Mines' big Prosperity copper-gold project in British Columbia.

Junior gold and rare earths explorers attract the Mercenary Geologist

Saturday , 17 Jul 2010
Mercenary Geologist Mickey Fulp picks winners in the junior resource sector based on three criteria: share structure, people and projects. Interview with The Gold Report

Thompson Creek in $650 mn Terrane deal for Mt Millgan copper-gold project

Friday , 16 Jul 2010
With the proposed acquisition of Vancouver's Terrane Metals, U.S.-based molybdenum miner Thompson Creek seeks to become a mid-tier base metals producer.

India signs agreement with Ontario,mulls new mining law

Thursday , 15 Jul 2010
After inking an agreement with Ontario, India's Minister of Mines addressed New York's Harvard Club and highlighted the level of investment opportunity in the country's resources sector.

Sidon shares surge on Tanzania mine approval

Thursday , 15 Jul 2010
The Canadian miner's shares rose to a 23 month high on Wednesday after it said it received approval from the TSX-V for its high-grade gold property in Tanzania

Sprott files registration statement for new physical silver trust

Thursday , 15 Jul 2010
Toronto's Sprott Inc. has filed a preliminary prospectus for the launch of the Sprott Physical Silver Trust, aimed at giving investors the liquidity of an ETF combined with silver bullion exposure.

Ivanhoe to terminate contract clause banning other strategic investors

Wednesday , 14 Jul 2010
The announcement, which sent shares in the company soaring, could force its largest shareholder, Rio Tinto, to pay a premium if it decides to seek control of the miner.

Alamos Gold shares drop on Q2 production decline

Wednesday , 14 Jul 2010
The Canadian miner said Q2 production fell 9%and said a project at its primary mine has been delayed

Sprott Asset Management appoints new CEO

Wednesday , 14 Jul 2010
Peter Grosskopf will take over from Eric Sprott as CEO from September 7;Sprott will move to chairman

SEMAFO makes strong case on Niger gold mine agreement

Tuesday , 13 Jul 2010
Canadian junior miner, SEMAFO, has vigorously defended itself against allegations that the host country for its Samira Hill gold mine had so far received no benefit from the operation.

Germany's Süd-Chemie will build lithium iron phosphate plant in Quebec

Tuesday , 13 Jul 2010
An award-winning Mitsubishi electric car, which begins its trials this fall in Canada, could eventually be powered by Canadian lithium.

Vale Sudbury nickel strike ends: 5-year agreement ratified

Friday , 09 Jul 2010
Vale workers Thursday overwhelmingly approved a new five-year deal, ending a bitter strike that lasted almost a year at Sudbury nickel operations as well as Port Colborne.

Adverse court ruling has not yet halted New Gold's Cerro San Pedro mine

Thursday , 08 Jul 2010
After the controversial Cerro San Pedro mine resumed full operations in March, a Mexican court decision has again called for its closure based on cancellation of the mine's EIS.

Taseko still confident of Prosperity gold-copper project approval

Wednesday , 07 Jul 2010
A federal panel report on the proposed Prosperity Gold-Copper Mine has sent out a confusing message regarding the environmental and social impacts of the B.C. project.

Vale Sudbury deal raises hopes of Voisey's Bay resolution

Monday , 05 Jul 2010
A tentative agreement to end the year-long battle between the Brazilian miner and unions at Sudbury has raised hopes that an agreement with workers at its nickel operations on the East Coast

Cliffs, Spider agree on takeover deal, KWG bows out

Monday , 05 Jul 2010
Cliffs Natural Resources says Spider will back its all-cash 19 Canadian cents per share bid which values the company at C$125m

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