North of 60 Mining News - The mining newspaper for Alaska and Canada's North

Trade groups are incensed; many Alaska Natives feel ignored; DC delegation and governor vow to fight what is seen as a "politically motivated" ruling. Politically motivated, Illegal, hypocritical,... — Updated 4/25/2024 Full story

Meliadine and Amaruq produce 223,500 oz gold; company encouraged by Hope Bay drill results. For Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd., the remote but highly mineralized territory of Nunavut offers high rewards,... — Updated 4/26/2024 Full story

Project proponents make midnight hour appeal for Biden administration to reconsider "irresponsible and unacceptable" permit decision for road. National media reports that the Biden administration... — Updated 4/26/2024

Northwest Alaska mine produces 319.7 million lb of zinc during the first three months of the year. Teck Resources Ltd. April 25 reported that its Red Dog mine produced 145,000 metric tons (319.7... — Updated 4/26/2024

Northern Star drills high-grade gold in East Deep deposit at SE end of underground development. Northern Star Resources Ltd. May 2 reported a slight drop in gold reserves and resources at its Pogo... — Updated 5/2/2024

Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy and Yukon Premier Ranj Pillai discuss the roles they can play to uplift northern neighbor jurisdictions. ANCHORAGE, Alaska: With an air of joviality and high rapport,... — Updated 4/25/2024 Full story

Broken conveyor belt slows mill throughput. Northern Star Resources Ltd. April 23 reported that its Pogo Mine in Alaska produced 58,432 ounces of gold during the first three months of 2024, which... — Updated 4/25/2024

50-person camp will serve as headquarters for 2024 exploration at Teck, Korea Zinc's Cirque project. ZincX Resources Corp. April 30 announced that Teck Resources Ltd. is renting its Akie camp to... — Updated 5/1/2024

First-ever Ranch-Lawyers combined resource will serve as basis for a PEA that outlines preliminary mine plan for merged Northern B.C. properties. Thesis Gold Inc. May 1 reported that its Lawyers... — Updated 5/2/2024

65% 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... — Updated 5/2/2024

Returns 191 meters averaging 1.16 g/t gold; company also announced 100% acquisition of RC and BeeBop properties. Sitka Gold Corp. May 1 announced the first hole from its 2024 drill campaign has... — Updated 5/2/2024

Surprises with four new RIRGS targets, three on its flagship Rogue project, and one on Cynthia. Snowline Gold Corp. May 2 announced the discovery of three new reduced intrusion related gold system... — Updated 5/3/2024 Full story

Starting off on rocky footing, the relationship between Yukon and Alaska is more than just accommodating northern neighbors. Today, it is widely known that the 141st meridian west serves as the... — Updated 4/25/2024 Full story

No matter how the 2024 Presidential election may unfold, our Congressional delegation must resuscitate the Ambler Access Project. On August 19, 1980, then-Senator Joseph Biden, along with 77 other... — Updated 5/3/2024 Full story

In accordance with the Tenth Amendment of the Federal Constitution and state rights, Congress promised Alaskans that, upon voting for statehood in 1959, Alaska would control resource development... — Updated 4/12/2024 Full story