Two major Canadian projects are just two of the 80 or so projects detailed in the latest issue of International Mining project News – [email protected] for subscription details. KSM is getting nearer to construction – one of the largest undeveloped gold projects in the world. Proven and Probable reserves total 38.2 Moz of gold and 9,900 Mlb of copper. And the Kemess Underground Project, a gold/copper block cave, is nearer a construction go ahead. The picture shows Chaarat Gold in the Kyrgyz Republic there are results of the review of certain key areas of the feasibility study.
Detailed information is also provided on the following projects, arranged by country. Lithium X Energy has completed its acquisition of an initial 50% interest in Potasio y Litio de Argentina, which owns 100% of the Sal de los Angeles lithium-potash brine project in Argentina.
Australian resources company GBM Resources reports, following a review of available mining and exploration data for the Koala gold deposit, located within the Mount Coolon Gold Mines tenements. Laramide Resources has results from the updated PEA for the Westmoreland uranium project. Gold Road Resources has completed the latest update of the Gruyere Mineral Resource estimate on the Gruyere gold project in Western Australia. Carpentaria Exploration, as manager and 62% owner of the Hawsons iron project joint venture, has supply news. Altura Mining reports the execution of transfer documents for the E45/2363 tenement at its 100% owned Pilgangoora lithium project in Western Australia’s Pilbara region. Archer Exploration will accelerate development of Archer’s Leigh Creek magnesite project. Resource Capital Research has released a report on Southern Gold, a small, high margin gold producer with near mine, low cost exploration potential in the Kalgoorlie region. MMG Ltd has welcomed the Queensland Government’s decision to grant the Dugald River zinc project the status of prescribed project. Lithium Australia has a long-term strategy for the establishment of a lithium processing hub in Western Australia. Northern Minerals Ltd has engaged DRA Global to undertake the detailed engineering design of the 60,000 t/y Browns Range pilot plant. Havilah Resources has commenced processing of the first gold ore through its gravity gold plant at the Portia gold mine situated northwest of Broken Hill. Royal Nickel Corp’s 66% owned Beta Hunt mine has processed a 150.6 kg sample of the visible, coarse gold ore mined from the Hand of Faith (HOF) area. Aurelia Metals reports increased output from the Hera gold-lead-zinc operations. Almonty Industries has signed a binding heads of agreement to sell the Wolfram Camp mine (WCM) in Queensland to ATC Alloys. The Mackay Sulphate of Potash (SOP) Project comprises of six tenements covering a total area of 2,457 km2. The project covers the majority of Lake Mackay, which is Western Australia’s largest salt lake. Venturex Resources has retained the services of highly experienced mining and exploration geologist and former senior Oxiana/MMG exploration executive, Stefan Gawlinski, to work with its exploration team.
Brazil‐focused resource development company Crusader Resources has signed a non‐binding option to purchase and install a refurbished plant for its wholly owned high‐grade Juruena gold project. Also, it has signed a joint‐venture Shareholders Agreement and finalised the terms of associated documentation with Lepidico Ltd. The new company, to be known as Third Element Metals, is aiming to become a producer of the third element in the periodic table, namely lithium. Cleveland Mining has installed an additional ball mill at the company’s Joint Venture Premier gold mine in Goias State.
Projects covered in Canada: Denison Mines reports the expansion of the mineralized zone discovered immediately north of the Gryphon deposit. Intact Gold Corp has entered into an option agreement for the Guillet property. Radisson Mining Resources announces assay results from four first holes of its drilling program at the O’Brien gold project. Commerce Resources has completed a preliminary evaluation of local and regional wind data to the west of Lac LeMoyne, indicating favourable wind speeds for renewable power development as part of the Ashram rare earth project’s energy requirements. Kennady Diamonds has successfully completed the Kelvin North Lobe bulk sampling program. Skeena Resources reports on its Spectrum gold-copper project in the Golden Triangle of northwest BC. Taranis Resources aims to process 1,000 t of gold-bearing ore from the SIF Zone at Thor. Victoria Gold’s 100%-owned Dublin Gulch gold property is situated in the central Yukon Territory. Pretium Resources reports on the progress of site construction activities at its high-grade gold Brucejack project located in northwest British Columbia. Rambler Metals and Mining is expanding its Ming copper‐gold mine. Northcliff Resources, on behalf of Sisson Mines, has received notice on the beginning of the final 30-day public comment period on the Comprehensive Study Report for the Sisson project. AuRico Metals’ Environmental Assessment Certificate application for its Kemess Underground Project has been screened and formally accepted for detailed review.
In Chile there is the Nueva Esperanza copper project. Wealth is a mineral resource company with interests in Canada, Mexico, Peru and Chile. Its main focus is the acquisition of lithium projects in South America, including interests in the Maricunga Salar in Chile.
In Mexico there is Bacanora Minerals’ Sonora lithium project and the Magdalena borate project.
There is Los Calatos project (Cu and Mo) in Peru. Focus Ventures is updating on progress on its Bayovar 12 phosphate project, located in the Sechura desert of northern Peru. In Peru the Kaizen Discovery has received an initial payment regarding the exploration of the copper-gold project Pinaya. John Huguet, President and CEO of Aguila American Gold says the “Peruvian Government have put teeth and actions together in their new Mining Laws aimed at converting illegal and informal mining activities into mainstream taxpaying businesses.
In Colombia, Metminco confirmed that it is on track to complete the acquisition of Minera Seafield, owner of the Quinchia Gold Portfolio. Red Eagle Mining is permitted and fully financed at San Ramon gold mine with production expected to commence in the second half of 2016.
In the US, NovaCopper has released an updated NI 43-101 compliant resource estimate for the Bornite project located in the highly prospective Ambler mining district of northwest Alaska. Arizona Mining has closed on previously announced financings for an aggressive drill campaign on the Taylor deposit. Taseko advises that the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality intends to issue a significant amendment to a Temporary Aquifer Protection Permit for the Florence copper project. Graeme O’Neill, President, Bayhorse Silver reports on the status of the Bayhorse silver mine, Oregon. Excelsior Mining Corp announces an update on the permitting progress at the Gunnison copper project. After a difficult winter, the snows at Clifton have melted and Desert Hawk Gold Corp is ramping up production at the Kiewit project. Peninsula Energy has convertible loans to be used for general well field development activities at the Lance projects, resource development drilling, final stage 2 engineering design and feasibility studies at the Karoo Projects in South Africa. Voltaic Minerals has made its trading debut with a new emphasis on lithium. Gold Standard is an advanced stage gold exploration company focused on district scale discoveries on its Railroad-Pinion gold project, located within the prolific Carlin Trend.
Asiamet Resources reports on the BKM gold deposit in Indonesia
Eurasia Mining reports further progress at the Semenovsky Tailings Project in Bashkiria, Russia. Following completion of the Project F Resource Estimate by SRK Consulting (Russia), Tigers Realm Coal has worked to update the 1.0 Mt/y product coal feasibility study. Petropavlovsk, including targeting deeper high grade mineralisation at its Pioneer and Malomir mines, has plans for substantially increased gold production.
Cradle Resources reports definitive feasibility study on Panda Hill niobium, Tanzania. Peak Resources announces details of restructured funding arrangements that will fully fund completion of the BFS for the Ngualla rare earth project.
Gold developer West African Resources reports further high-grade RC results from the M1 prospect, at its 100%-owned Tanlouka gold project, Burkina Faso.
Energia Minerals has received positive results from an independent scoping study on its 100%-owned Gorno zinc project in northern Italy.
In Spain W Resources, the tungsten, copper and gold exploration and development company with assets in Spain and Portugal, reports strong metal recovery results for its La Parrilla Fast Track Mine.
Goldsource Mines is accelerating planned expansion of production at its Eagle Mountain gold mine located in Guyana.
Danakali Ltd provides the following update with respect to its 50% owned Colluli potash project in Eritrea. In Serbia and Eritrea, Nevsun Resources and Reservoir Minerals have entered into a definitive agreement to combine their respective companies. Also in Eritrea, Sichuan Road & Bridge Mining Investment Development Corp (SRBM) and the Sunridge Gold Corp have completed the purchase and sale of Sunridge’s 60% interest in the Asmara Mining Share Co (AMSC).
Alacer Gold has received approval for a number of permits from the Turkish authorities for Çöpler. Ariana Resources announces an increase and update of its JORC compliant Mineral Resource estimate for the Kiziltepe project following its recent drilling program in Turkey.
Graphene has been produced for the first time using graphite concentrate from Flinders Resources’ Woxna mine in Sweden.
Tri-Star Resources reports that test work by Strategic & Precious Metals Processing (Oman) has resulted in the first production of high purity antimony metal.
North River Resources’ 100% held Namibian subsidiary, Namib Lead & Zinc Mining, has submitted a formal proposal to the Namibian Ministry of Mines and Energy in respect of its Namib project mining licence application.
Lion One Metals is advancing Tuvatu, a high grade, low cost underground gold project in Fiji.
Jubilee Platinum reports on its chrome processing development and operations in South Africa. Bushveld Minerals, a diversified mineral development company with a portfolio of vanadium, titanium, iron ore, tin and coal assets in Africa, has agreed exclusivity for the acquisition of Evraz Group S.A.’s 78.8% economic interest in Strategic Minerals Corp (SMC), a holding company for a group of companies, which owns the producing Vametco vanadium mine. DRDGOLD reports expansion of Ergo Mining Proprietary operations. Sibanye Gold will be re-structured into separate, commodity specific divisions focused on operational delivery.
The Gangama project reached a significant milestone with the completion of plant construction activities and Sierra Rutile has restarted sales into the titanium metals market.
Bechtel has been selected by Aluminium Bahrain (Alba) to build the sixth potline for the Alba aluminium smelter in the Kingdom of Bahrain.
Randgold Resources’ Tongon gold mine in Cote d’Ivoire has commissioned its fourth-stage crushing circuit.
Eldorado Gold Corp has reached an agreement to sell its 82% interest in the Jinfeng mine to a wholly-owned subsidiary of China National Gold Group.
