Year: 2018

US$150 Million Debt Funding Secured as Part of Sonora Lithium Project Funding Package

Bacanora CEO Peter Secker said: “We believe that senior debt facilities of this size have been few and far between in the junior resource space in recent years. Furthermore, we consider that the costs and terms of the Facility are highly competitive when compared to other debt packages that have recently been reported for greenfield lithium projects in Canada and Australia. We view the debt facility with RK as a vote of confidence in Sonora’s credentials by a leading specialist debt provider in the resource sector. “

Silver Spruce Submits Definitive Drill Plan Declaration to Mexican Government for Pino de Plata Project

“The filing of the Informe Preventivo is an important and critical step to attain the permit to drill at Pino de Plata. Surface land owners with ranches on our project have granted access for the drill campaign, and the comprehensive declaration/permit application has been filed. Government approval for the drill program should be awarded within twenty business days, barring any additional clarification that may be requested. The application is complete and thorough. We do not anticipate that any additional information will be required,” stated Karl Boltz, CEO of Silver Spruce.

Fresnillo explora con 100 geólogos

Fresnillo plc informó que mientras algunos de sus competidores han descuidado las actividades de exploración, mantiene la estrategia de expandir activamente las suyas, al tiempo que su equipo de cerca de 100 geólogos le ha permitido obtener grandes avances en sus recursos.

Azure Delivers Robust Initial Mineral Resource at Oposura

Azure’s Managing Director, Mr Tony Rovira, commented: “This initial Oposura Mineral Resource is a very positive outcome for the Company’s development and production strategy. Containing over 220,000 tonnes of zinc and lead and 1.6 million ounces of silver in near-surface, high-grade mineralised zones, Oposura is presenting a strong case for mine development.”

Maverix Metals Completes Acquisition of Royalty Portfolio from Newmont

Dan O’Flaherty, President and CEO of Maverix, commented, “We are pleased to have completed another transformational transaction that meaningfully increases our scale and cash flow, further diversifies our portfolio geographically and significantly increases our attributable gold equivalent resources. While a limited number of the royalties were repurchased for cash at full value, we expect the resulting increase in our financial capacity will enhance and accelerate our ability to continue to grow our precious metals royalty and streaming portfolio.”

Golden Reign And Marlin Gold Enter Into Further Mutual Extension Of Non-Binding Letter Of Intent To Combine Businesses

Golden Reign Resources Ltd. (TSX-V: GRR), Marlin Gold Mining Ltd. (TSX-V: MLN) and Sailfish Royalty Corp. (TSX-V: FISH) are pleased to announce that they have entered into an agreement to further extend the termination date of the previously announced non-binding letter of intent regarding the business combination of Golden Reign’s wholly-owned San Albino-Murra Property in Nueva Segovia, Nicaragua and Marlin’s La Trinidad Mine in Sinaloa, Mexico.

Alexander Mining plc – Overarching AmmLeach® Patent Granted in Chile for Method for Ammoniacal Leaching

Martin Rosser, Chief Executive Officer, said: “We are delighted with the grant of our patent in Chile for a Method for Ammoniacal Leaching. Chile is the world’s largest producer of copper and a leader in copper heap leaching. We believe that there are significant opportunities in the country where AmmLeach® has major benefits compared to conventional acid leaching methods.”

National Mining Hall of Fame Names 2018 Inductees

Professor John M. Guilbert, Dr. Leo J. Miller, Robert E. (Bob) Murray, and Douglas (Doug) B. Silver will join 240 other mining industry luminaries when formally inducted into the National Mining Hall of Fame on September 29th, 2018. Additionally, the Prazen Living Legend of Mining Award will be presented to the Freeport-McMoRan Foundation. The 31st Annual Induction Banquet and Ceremony will be held at the Ritz-Carlton in Denver, CO.

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