Month: August 2017

Westminster Announces Closing of First Tranche of Non-Brokered Private Placement

Westminster Resources Ltd. is pleased to announce that it has received Conditional Approval from the TSX Venture Exchange for its non-brokered private placement previously announced on July 19, 2017 and is pleased to announce a first tranche closing of its non-brokered private placement. The First Tranche closing consisted of the issuance of a total of 3,820,000 Units at a price of $0.20 per unit for gross proceeds of $764,000.

Minaurum Commences 5000m Drill Program at the Alamos Silver Project

“We are excited to begin the first systematic drill program in this historic district. Starting with a number of strong targets on the primary veins that historically produced an estimated 200 Moz silver, we especially look forward to drilling what could be virgin high-grade veins in the down-dropped fault blocks running parallel to the primary veins,” stated Darrell Rader, President and CEO. “Our piano-key structural model indicates that these vein targets are exposed at such a high level that the historical miners did not recognize their potential. If our model is correct, we could dramatically expand the district’s mineralized footprint.”

SilverCrest Announces Additional Drill Results, Expands Phase II Program; Intercepts 1.9 Metres Grading 8,803 gpt AgEq* at Las Chispas

N. Eric Fier, CPG, P.Eng, President and CEO, remarked, “We continue to successfully explore and expand our high-grade footprint at the Las Chispas Property through systematic drilling on multiple veins. A high-grade intercept of 1.9 metres grading 50.56 grams per tonne gold and 5,018.8 gpt silver or 8,803 gpt silver equivalent shows intact bonanza grades in the Giovanni Vein. Our ongoing underground rehabilitation, sampling and drill-testing of the various veins continues to discover unmined areas with grades similar to reported historic production grades estimated at 15 gpt gold and 1,700 gpt silver or 2,875 gpt AgEq*. Although our primary drilling focus has shifted to the larger nearby Babicanora Vein, the Giovanni and William Tell veins continue to show further potential for high-grade mineralization. Given recent new discoveries and the expansion of the high-grade footprint of the district, we are again expanding our Phase II program until the end of 2017.”

Aztec Minerals Announces Results of its Annual and Special General Meeting

Shareholders voted in favour of all items of business including the re-election of each director (Messrs. Bradford Cooke, Patricio Varas, Mark Rebagliati, James Schilling, and Stewart Lockwood) and the ratification of the Company’s stock option plan. The number of directors was fixed at five and Smythe LLP were reappointed as auditors.

Golden Minerals Signs New Lease Option Agreement with Hecla Mining

Golden Minerals President and Chief Executive Offier Warren M. Rehn commented, “We are very pleased to further cement Golden’s strategic relationship with Hecla through the extension of our lease agreement. Hecla’s investment in Golden demonstrates confidence in our future. Extending this lease will provide Golden with a steady stream of cash for the next three-plus years, which allows us to continue efforts on other development and exploration projects, including locating material to run through the oxide mill after the lease with Hecla concludes.”

Alamos Reports Second Quarter 2017 Results

“We made significant gains in the second quarter with record production and lower costs driving the highest combined free cash flow from our operations in years. We expect this trend to continue in the second half of the year with stronger production and lower costs driving strong free cash flow growth from our operations,” said John A. McCluskey, President and Chief Executive Officer.

Hecla Reports Second Quarter 2017 Results

“We maintained a strong financial position in the second quarter, with 43% lower capital expenditures and solid operating performance from Greens Creek and San Sebastian, with cash costs of $0.26 and under $10 AISC, both after by-product credits per silver ounce, offsetting Lucky Friday which remains idled due to the strike,” said Phillips S. Baker, Jr., President and CEO. “With the significant exploration discoveries at San Sebastian, we are now expecting to extend the life of that project through 2020. Performance of the three mines continues as planned. Higher grade and lower waste tons moved in the second half of 2017 at Casa Berardi should significantly impact production and cost per ounce.”

McEwen Mining Announces Q2 2017 Operating & Financial Results

McEwen Mining Inc. today reported consolidated financial results for the second quarter ending June 30, 2017. Continued investments in exploration and project development, particularly related to the updated PEA on our Los Azules copper project and the advancement of our Gold Bar project towards construction, were the key features of the quarter. As a result, the Company reported a net loss of $1.7 million or $0.01 per share and negative cash flow of $4.1 million or $0.01 per share.

Radius Gold completes sale of Mexico property to Fortuna Silver Mines

Radius Gold Inc. is pleased to advise that it has completed the sale of its Tlacolula Property, Mexico to Fortuna Silver Mines Inc. On closing of the transaction, Radius received US$150,000 cash and 239,385 common shares of Fortuna, and has been granted a 2% NSR royalty on the Property. Fortuna retains the right to purchase one-half of the royalty by paying Radius US$1.5 million.

Major Drilling Group International Inc. is one of the world’s largest drilling services companies primarily serving the mining industry. Established in 1980, Major Drilling has over 1,000 years of combined experience and expertise within its management team alone.

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Maza Drilling is a Mexican company established in 2007 in Mazatlán, Sinaloa. Our Canadian founder, Mr. Guy de Launiere, has over 20 years of international experience managing diverse drilling operations. Maza Drilling strives to compete at the highest levels in terms of recovery, effectiveness, efficiency, and affordability at every project while keeping at the forefront of technology to meet our customer’s needs in this demanding market.