The mining newspaper for Alaska and Canada's North
The mining newspaper for Alaska and Canada's North
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New assays from Nutaaq and inaugural Zebra drilling confirm resource growth potential. Blue Star Gold Corp. Oct. 16 announced the latest results from its 2024 exploration program at the Ulu Gold project in Nunavut, which includes significant gold intercepts from both the Nutaaq veins and the inaugural drilling of the Zebra prospect. Lying approximately 125 miles (200 kilometers) northwest of B2 Gold's Back River gold project and roughly the same distance southwest of Agnico...
Collaboration supports Kwanlin Dün First Nation review and consultation during permitting and exploration at Whitehorse Copper project. Gladiator Metals Corp. Oct. 24 announced a partnership with Kwanlin Dün First Nation (KDNF), aimed at supporting KDFN's involvement in the planning, consultation, and environmental review processes for the Whitehorse Copper project within their traditional territory. Kwanlin Dün First Nation's traditional lands span over 1,036 square ki...
Drills cut gold in extension targets of the Stander Zone of historic Yukon gold district project. Klondike Gold Corp. Oct. 22 announced the completion of its 2024 drill program at the Stander Zone within its Klondike District property in Yukon, uncovering promising extensions of gold mineralization that suggest potential for resource expansion. Exploration at the Klondike Gold property began in late April, starting with 2,500 meters of drilling aimed at expanding last year's h...
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...
Drills 678.1 meters of 1.04 g/t gold from surface, extending mineralization by 200 meters. Sitka Gold Corp. Oct. 21 announced the results of an incredible 678.1-meter intercept that returned 1.04 grams per metric ton gold from surface at its RC Gold project in Yukon, Canada, showcasing the immense potential of this district-scale property within the prolific Tombstone Gold Belt. Drilled earlier this year as part of Sitka's ongoing 2024 campaign at Blackjack, hole DDRCCC-24-068...
Drilling at Haldane intersects Main Fault, adds fourth silver target to historic Yukon property. Silver North Resources Ltd. Oct. 16 announced the completion of its 2024 drilling campaign at the Haldane property in Yukon, Canada, which successfully intersected the Main Fault target and confirmed a fourth silver vein target at the site. "We are very pleased with the progress we made at Haldane in this program," said Silver North President and CEO Jason Weber. "We have shown tha...
Sampling uncovers gold and copper enriched skarn at Birch project, mapping and geophysics will enable strategic drilling for 2025. Yukon Metals Corp. Oct. 16 announced the latest results from its ongoing exploration program at the Birch project in Yukon, with impressive values of copper and gold, including rock-chip samples returning up to 2.42% copper and 6.64 grams per metric ton gold. In June, Yukon Metals solidified its position in Canada's westernmost territory by...
Promising assay results from the Ataani discovery at Roma boost Blue Star's resource ambitions. Blue Star Gold Corp. Sept. 24 announced an update of its ongoing exploration program, focusing on the critical mineral component of its Roma copper-gold-silver project in Nunavut, Canada, revealing promising exploration developments that point toward significant resource potential. Located approximately 40 kilometers (25 miles) south of the proposed Grays Bay deepwater port and...
Wraps drilling at several targets, awaits results from majority of holes. Gladiator Metals Corp. Oct. 15 announced the completion of planned drilling at several of its prospects within the Whitehorse Copper project in Yukon, Canada, with a single rig remaining at the Cub Trend, which the company expects to return to a previous target before the season is out. Situated just outside Yukon's capital city, Whitehorse Copper is a copper-molybdenum-silver-gold skarn exploration...
Promising gold-bearing structures explored as the company prepares to ramp up drilling. Flow Metals Corp. Oct. 8 announced an update on its 2024 exploration program at the company's Sixtymile gold project in Yukon, Canada, where recent geological mapping and sampling have identified new targets within a nine-kilometer (5.6 miles) gold-bearing thrust fault zone. Located 65 kilometers (40 miles) west of Dawson City, within the traditional territory of the Tr'ondëk Hwëchʼin Fi...
Assays once again outperform resource model; Snowline still awaiting majority of results. Snowline Gold Corp. Oct. 10 announced the next batch of assays from its 2024 exploration campaign at Valley on the company's Rogue project in Yukon, Canada, including 2.1 grams per metric ton gold over 433.5 meters, further reinforcing the potential for high-grade, near-surface gold mineralization. Located within the Selwyn Basin near Yukon's eastern border with Northwest Territories,...
First drill results uncover multiple instances of visible gold and extend known mineralization 250 meters beyond historical depths. Sitka Gold Corp. Oct. 9 announced multiple observations of visible gold in the first two diamond drill holes ever completed at the Rhosgobel intrusion, located approximately five kilometers (three miles) south of its Blackjack deposit on the company's flagship RC Gold project in Yukon, Canada. Located in the heart of Yukon's Tombstone Gold Belt,...
Recent drilling uncovers high-grade zinc and silver, opening new exploration opportunities. Fireweed Metals Corp. Oct. 8 announced the discovery of near-surface zinc and silver mineralization at the newly identified Popcorn target within the company's Macpass Project in Yukon, Canada. "Popcorn represents the first exploration success stemming from our regional exploration program this year at Macpass," said Peter Hemstead, Fireweed Metals' interim president and CEO....
Explore the chilling stories of infamous criminals who preyed the mining frontiers of Alaska and Canada at the turn of the 21st century. As the nights grow longer and the chill of October creeps in, we gather around the flickering glow of campfires, drawn to glimmering tales of the Gold Rush and a darkness drawn by the riches pulled from northern streams and golden beaches. The Far North, with its untouched wilderness and promise of wealth, drew all sorts: brave souls seeking...
Surface sampling at the QV uncovers highest gold-in-soil values, indicating strong potential for further exploration at newest target. White Gold Corp. Sept. 26 announced the discovery of gold-bearing altered and mineralized intrusives over a 1,250-meter section of the newly identified Chris Creek target on its QV property, highlighting further exploration potential at its rapidly emerging White Gold District. Located roughly 95 kilometers (59 miles) south of Dawson City,...
Step-out drilling expands Boundary Zone, revealing high-grade zinc, lead, and silver beyond existing resource estimate. Fireweed Metals Corp. Sept. 26 announced a significant expansion of the Boundary Zone at its Macmillan Pass project in Yukon, Canada, revealing new high-grade mineralization that extends beyond the previously defined resource area-which, coming on the heels of a major resource update earlier this year, further enhances the potential of this rapidly growing...
First Nation-leased solar powers Yukon mining project, reducing emissions and supporting local economic growth. In an effort to reduce emissions and enhance sustainability, Fireweed Metals Corp., Dena Nezziddi Development Corporation (DNDC), and Solvest Inc. have partnered to install a renewable power system at Macpass Camp, a move that advances clean energy integration at the Macmillan Pass (Macpass) zinc-lead-silver exploration project in Yukon, Canada. Based in Ross River,...
Surface sample assays returned up to 52.7 g/t from new showings at Archy and Wasp. Klondike Gold Corp. Oct. 2 announced assays from high-grade gold discoveries along the newly mapped Eldorado Fault at its Klondike District property in Yukon, highlighting the growing potential of this significant structural corridor. Located roughly 20 kilometers (12 miles) southeast of Dawson City, Klondike Gold's 727-square-kilometer (280 square miles) Klondike District Property sits in the...
Recent sampling reveals impressive high-grade gold and more impressive silver values, signaling significant mineralization potential at Star River. Yukon Metals Corp. Oct. 1 announced that samples with up to 85 grams per metric ton gold and 1,616 g/t silver were collected from multiple areas at its Star River Project in Yukon, Canada. In June, Yukon Metals solidified its position by acquiring an approximately 18,000-hectare (44,480 acres) portfolio of mineral exploration...
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...
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...
Grid Connect Project aims to deliver affordable energy, unlocking potential for mining and economic development. The recent federal investment of C$60 million (US$44.2 million), including C$40 million (US$29.7 million) earmarked for connecting Yukon to the North American power grid, is being welcomed as a promising step toward addressing the territory's longstanding energy challenges, with local industries, particularly mining companies, seeing this infrastructure upgrade as...
Historic ruling enables Selkirk First Nation to take a major step toward becoming the first to fully own a mine in Canada. In a historic first for Indigenous resource development, Selkirk First Nation (SFN) has secured court approval to acquire the Minto copper-gold mine in the Yukon, a move that could lead to the first fully Indigenous-owned mining operation in Canada. Located on Selkirk First Nation's traditional territory, approximately 250 kilometers (155 miles) north of...
Cutting-edge innovations turn aluminum into a cornerstone of the green transition, reshaping technology and the future. Imagine a metal that's as light as it is strong, capable of taking cars further on a single charge and helping planes soar higher with less fuel. Enter aluminum – the unsung hero of the green revolution. This year, aluminum isn't just playing a supporting role in the shift to sustainability; it's stealing the spotlight, driving innovations that are making o...
From rocket engines to lunar habitats, 3D printing is revolutionizing aerospace, turning dreams into reality. In the not-so-distant past, the idea of constructing a rocket engine or spacecraft components with just the click of a button seemed like pure science fiction. Yet today, 3D printing is rapidly transforming the aerospace industry, turning once-impossible designs into tangible reality, and bringing us closer to the stars than ever before. Aerospace has always been on th...
