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High-grade copper intercepts and historical core bolster project growth. Gladiator Metals Corp. Jan. 13 announced assay results from its late 2024 drill program at the Cowley Park prospect on its Whitehorse Copper project in the Yukon, along with analysis of previously unassayed historic core, confirming high-grade copper intercepts that bolster the resource potential of this advanced-stage project. Located just outside Yukon's capital city, the 5,280-hectare (13,294-acre)... Full story
Alaska and Canada's North poised to deliver in the 21st century. As the United States wrestles to loosen China's grip on the global supply of critical minerals, there is a growing realization that Alaska and Canada's North host rich deposits of the elements essential to the energy transition, national security, and the overall economy. Antimony and graphite in Alaska, platinum group metals (PGM) and tungsten in the Yukon, cobalt and lithium in Northwest Territories, nickel...
From critical mineral projects and renewable energy strides to the challenges of climate and infrastructure, 2024 was a year of transformation for NWT. Navigating both adversity and opportunity, 2024 marked a turning point for the Northwest Territories as it faced a balancing act – leveraging its rich mineral potential to drive economic growth while addressing the vulnerabilities of a warming climate and the logistical hurdles of developing remote, underfunded infrastructure.... Full story
Drill results refine resource model, identify growth zones at AurMac. Banyan Gold Corp. Jan. 16 reported assays from 24 drill holes completed from the western portion of the Powerline deposit during the 2024 definition drilling program at its AurMac gold project in Yukon, highlighting consistent high-grade intervals over significant widths. Situated in Yukon's prolific Tombstone Gold Belt, AurMac spans approximately 173 square kilometers (67 square miles) and includes the... Full story
Over the course of 2024, Gladiator Metals Corp. advanced its exploration of the Whitehorse Copper project, unveiling significant high-grade copper zones, refining its geological models with cutting-edge surveys and historical insights, and setting the stage for substantial resource growth and future development at this historic Yukon project. Throughout the year, Gladiator conducted a robust exploration program across its 5,280-hectare (13,294 acres) Whitehorse Copper...
Following a productive 2023, Banyan Gold Corp. launched a focused exploration program at the AurMac project in Yukon, Canada, expanded its resource estimate by another million ounces, and began laying the groundwork for the future of this emerging gold project. Located in Yukon's prolific Tombstone Gold Belt, AurMac is a highly prospective property situated 40 kilometers (25 miles) from Mayo and 356 kilometers (221 miles) from Whitehorse, the capital of Yukon. Covering 173...
8 drilling reveals untapped copper zones across Arctic Chief Trend. Gladiator Metals Corp. Dec. 16 announced promising drill results from its maiden exploration program along the Arctic Chief Trend in Yukon, Canada, revealing significant copper-gold mineralization across two key prospects and a newly recognized mineralization style that could reshape exploration efforts across the company's Whitehorse Copper project. Located just outside of Yukon's capital city, the...
DOD and NRCan co-invest in advancing company's Mactung tungsten mine project and upgrades to infrastructure in eastern Yukon. In a strategic bid to establish secure and reliable North American supplies of minerals critical to defense and the broader economy, the U.S. Department of Defense and Canadian government are jointly investing up to US$27.3 million (C$35.4 million) to aid Fireweed Metals Corp. in advancing the Mactung tungsten mine project in eastern Yukon toward a...
Drilling uncovers surprising skarn-like copper-gold, nickel-platinum zones. GT Resources Inc. Dec. 10 announced the final drill results from its 2024 exploration at the Canalask nickel-copper project in Yukon, Canada, reporting the discovery of skarn-like copper-gold mineralization and confirming the potential for more extensive mineralization on the property. Formerly Palladium One Mining Inc., GT Resources underwent a rebranding to better reflect a new focus on metals...
Aims for 2,000 meters at Canalask nickel-copper project in Yukon. GT Resources Inc. July 8 announced the commencement of diamond drilling at the company's Canalask nickel-copper project in western Yukon, targeting significant electromagnetic anomalies to explore the potential for high-grade nickel-copper sulfide deposits. Formerly Palladium One Mining Inc., GT Resources underwent a rebranding to better reflect a new focus on metals critical to clean transportation, electrical...
From humble immigrant to business titan, Frederick forged the Trump family legacy amidst the chaos of the legendary Klondike Rush. Few periods in history capture the spirit of reckless adventure and raw ambition quite like the Klondike Gold Rush. Among those drawn to the North was a young Bavarian immigrant with a name that, unbeknownst to most at the time, would one day become a household name – Trump. However, this isn't the Trump most people know today, but his g... Full story
Results confirm near-surface, high-grade copper extends over 220 meters down plunge and remains open along strike. Gladiator Metals Corp. Oct. 28 reported that its 2024 drilling continues to expand high-grade copper skarn mineralization at the Cowley Park target on the company's historic Whitehorse Copper project in Yukon, Canada. Located just outside of Yukon's capital city, Gladiator's Whitehorse Copper project spans 5,280 hectares (13,294 acres) within the historically...
Honored for reclamation and cleanup efforts for two years running. For the second consecutive year, Snowline Gold Corp. has been awarded the Robert E. Leckie Award for Excellence in Environmental Stewardship. Presented by the Government of Yukon during the 2024 Yukon Geoscience convention in Whitehorse, this acknowledgment highlights the company's dedication to progressive reclamation and the cleanup of historical remnants near its flagship Rogue project. "We are grateful and... Full story
First batch of 2024 drill assays highlight continuity of gold mineralization and further resource potential of project. Banyan Gold Corp. Sept. 5 reported encouraging assay results from its ongoing 2024 drill program at the AurMac project in Yukon, Canada, including an intercept of 197 meters averaging 0.72 grams per metric ton gold from surface at the Powerline deposit. Situated in Yukon's prolific Tombstone Gold Belt, the AurMac project covers 173 square kilometers (67...
Recent results highlight mineral continuity and new gold-rich zones. Banyan Gold Corp. Nov. 4 announced promising assay results from its 2024 drill program at the AurMac project in Yukon, showcasing new high-grade gold intercepts and confirming structural controls at the Powerline deposit. Situated in Yukon's prolific Tombstone Gold Belt, the AurMac project covers 173 square kilometers (67 square miles) of mineral-rich terrain, 40 kilometers (25 miles) from Mayo and 356 kilome...
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... Full story
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...
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... Full story
Plans for 13,000 meters between six targets, allocates 5,000 meters for Cowley. Gladiator Metals Corp. Aug. 27 announced the restart of drilling at its high-grade Cowley Park copper project in Yukon as part of a fully funded 13,000-meter summer program aimed at both resource expansion and exploration. Located a stone's throw from the capital of Yukon, the Whitehorse Copper project is a 5,280-hectare (13,294 acres) copper-molybdenum-silver-gold skarn exploration project that...
Company delays permitting to mid-2025 for additional environmental reviews and First Nations talks. Western Copper and Gold Corp. Aug. 12 announced that it has delayed the permitting timeline for its flagship Casino copper project in the Yukon, pushing back its application to mid-2025. The company cites the need for more thorough environmental assessments and consultations with First Nations as key factors for the extension. Situated roughly 300 kilometers (186 miles)...
Drills tap substantial mineralization; "We've just caught the tip of the iceberg at Catch." Cascadia Minerals Ltd. July 22 announced results from its 2024 phase-one diamond drill program at the Catch property in the Yukon, revealing that a strategic 315-meter step-out from the original discovery hole successfully intersected high-grade copper over substantial widths, underscoring the potential size and strength of the mineral system. Located in an underexplored part of...
Reports on environmental and operational efforts, including water quality monitoring, infrastructure assessments, and root cause. Victoria Gold Corp. July 12 announced significant updates regarding the ongoing environmental and operational challenges following the heap leach facility incident at its Eagle Gold Mine in Yukon, Canada. On June 24, Victoria Gold reported a collapse of the heap leach facility embankment at its Eagle Gold Mine, later detailed as a multi-bench...
Aims for 10,000-meter program to explore new targets; possibly expand ABM footprint. BMC Minerals Ltd. July 16 announced the start of a 10,000-meter exploration drilling program at its Kudz Ze Kayah project in Yukon, Canada, aiming to test targets identified from prior geophysics, geochemistry, and scout drilling programs for high-grade copper-rich mineralization and potential extensions of the ABM deposit. Located approximately 250 kilometers (155 miles) east-northeast of...
Western Copper and Gold inches toward startup at its giant Casino copper porphyry deposit as others advance earlier stage projects. While one would-be miner in Canada's Yukon Territory guides its giant copper project toward development, several juniors – ranging from newcomers to more established players – are picking up the pace in the search for other rich deposits of the red metal. Western Copper and Gold Corp. is marking its 16th year of working to develop its huge Cas... Full story
Returns numerous potential anomalies across property and more, leading company to stake additional claims. Gladiator Metals Corp. June 3 announced that a recently completed drone magnetic geophysical survey has revealed multiple, significant, large-scale magnetic anomalies at the company's Whitehorse Copper project in the Yukon. "With historical, economic discoveries of copper mineralization in the Whitehorse area largely driven by outcropping occurrences, this first-time...