Molten gold pours into a bar mold at the Fort Knox mine.

Alaska mine value tops $4 billion in 2023

Zinc contributed most to state's mine production value during 2023; gold is poised to take the crown and make run toward 1 million ounces per year. At a value of $1.5 billion, zinc held onto its... — Updated 3/12/2024

The front of the Supreme Court building in Washington D.C.

Lift Pebble Mine ban or pay $700 billion

Alaska & Northern Dynasty sue federal government over EPA's Pebble decision; state places hefty price tag on taking if mining ban not overturned. Both the Alaska Department of Law and Northern... — Updated 3/17/2024

Welcoming sign at the Don Lindsay Teck Award in Mining Engineering event.

Mining scholarships honor former Teck CEO

Don Lindsay Teck Award in Mining Engineering contributes $2 million to foster the next generation of mining talent at UBC and Queen's University. In a fitting tribute to former president and CEO... — Updated 3/15/2024

A photo overlooking the capital city of Yukon, Whitehorse.

Whitehorse hearing to ban all mining in city

City officials hold meeting to discuss potential amendment to City Plan, includes complete prohibition of mineral exploration and mine development within city limits. In the face of the ongoing... — Updated 3/15/2024

A drill tests a rich metals deposit from a mountain saddle above the clouds.

Resolved to build Ambler Road safeguards

Ambler Access Project Subsistence Advisory Committee passes resolution for policies to protect fish and wildlife, and keep road private. Leveraging nearly four decades of success when it comes to... — Updated 3/7/2024

A band of green aurora over a drill testing for gold on an Alaska winter night.

Investors pile onto Freegold financing

Gold explorer's expanded C$10 million financing will fund ongoing resource expansion and exploration at Golden Summit. Freegold Venture Ltd. March 8 announced plans to raise C$10 million (US$7.4... — Updated 3/14/2024

Map showing locations of PolarX’s mineral exploration projects in the U.S.

Northern Star backs PolarX financing

Pogo Mine owner is underwriting A$4.9M financing by Australia-based junior exploring Alaska Range. PolarX Ltd. Feb. 27 announced that Northern Star Resources Ltd. has agreed to participate in a... — Updated 3/7/2024

Aerial view of the Johnson Tract exploration camp and JT Deposit.

Geophysics highlight new JT drill targets

MobileMT EM survey lights up several untested VMS and porphyry targets at Johnson Tract. HighGold Mining Inc. Feb. 28 reported that a property-wide electromagnetic (EM) and magnetic geophysical... — Updated 3/14/2024

Webster points out mineralization in core to young geologist.

Thesis hits high-grade gold and copper

2023 drilling expands Bingo Zone on Ranch property; new gold-silver-copper expansion targets and porphyry potential emerge. Thesis Gold Inc. March 12 reported that high-grade gold, along with... — Updated 3/14/2024

Map of Pacific Ridge’s Northern BC copper-gold exploration properties.

Pacific Ridge provides BC project update

Showcases potential of copper-gold projects in the prolific Quesnel terrane. Pacific Ridge Exploration Ltd. March 13 provided an overview and exploration plans for its copper-gold projects in... — Updated 3/14/2024

Map of Canadian critical minerals project held by Narryer.

Narryer picks up Yellowknife Li projects

Australian explorer acquires interest in lithium-tantalum project in Northwest Territories' famed Yellowknife Pegmatite Province. Narryer Metals Ltd. March 12 announced that it has entered into an... — Updated 3/14/2024

Map of all Sitka Gold’s exploration projects in North America.

Sitka assessment of extensive NA portfolio

Company informs on numerous projects throughout North America, reaffirms focus on Yukon's RC Gold project. Sitka Gold Corp. March 14 reported an assessment of its gold, silver, and copper... — Updated 3/14/2024

Helicopter flying supplies to remote drill rig near Fi pegmatite.

Good lithium, assay consistency from Li-FT

Cursory review has 2023 assays completed and has continued reporting results on a timely basis. Li-FT Power Ltd. March 13 announced results for eight drill holes completed at its Near Field Group... — Updated 3/14/2024

Painting of a young Nellie Cashman from a photograph in 1874.

Heart of gold: the legend of Nellie Cashman

Undertake an adventure through the riveting tale of Ellen "Nellie" Cashman, perhaps one of the most inspiring women of the 18th century. Perhaps no other individual could be regarded as true an... — Updated 2/29/2024

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