Premier Gold Mines Limited

HAULAGE: ASI Mining to automate trucks at South Arturo JV

June 19, 2018 by Canadian Mining Journal

NEVADA – Autonomous Solutions, Inc. (ASI Mining) has begun work on a project with Barrick Gold to retrofit and automate a fleet of haul trucks at the company’s South Arturo gold joint venture. The project is owned 60% and operated…

Premier plans ‘big year’ in Nevada

February 15, 2018 by Canadian Mining Journal

Having lopped off more than half of its debt last year and with over $100 million in the bank, Premier Gold Mines (TSX: PG) is primed and ready for a big year in 2018, president and CEO Ewan Downie says. “We paid…

GOLD: Premier sets $83M development, exploration budget

January 30, 2018 by Canadian Mining Journal

THUNDER BAY, Ont. – Premier Gold Mines has announced plans to spend up to $83 million (all U.S. dollars) for exploration and development of its eight properties in North America. Premier’s 2018 budget includes $38.8 million for direct exploration and…

GOLD: Barrick, Premier strike deal for McCoy-Cove and Rye properties

January 10, 2018 by Canadian Mining Journal

NEVADA – Barrick Gold of Toronto and Premier Gold of Thunder Bay, Ont., have entered into an exploration and development deal for two properties in this state. Barrick can earn a 60% interest in the McCoy-Cove property by spending US$22.5…

AWARD: National safety nod goes to South Arturo gold mine

December 5, 2017 by Canadian Mining Journal

NEVADA – The South Arturo gold mine, 40 km north of Carlin, is the winner of the 2016 Sentinels of Safety Award for its operating practices as chosen by the National Mining Associations. The mine is a joint venture of…

Premier shifts into high gear with North American focus

December 1, 2017 by Alisha Hiyate

Premier Gold’s transformation from Ontario-focused explorer to North American-focused gold producer.

GOLD: Premier enjoys high grades from Hasaga property

March 1, 2017 by Canadian Mining Journal

ONTARIO – The initial assay results are back from the first drill hole this year at the Hasaga gold project belonging to Premier Gold Mines of Thunder Bay, Ont. Hole HMP-151 returned 10.94 g/t gold across 54.0 metres beginning at…

GOLD: Premier posts maiden resource numbers for Hasaga

January 12, 2017 by Canadian Mining Journal

ONTARIO – Premier Gold Mines of Thunder Bay, ON, has posted the first resource estimate for its Hasaga gold property in Red Lake. The estimate was compiled by MRB and Associates using data from the company’s two-year exploration and delineation…

MINING PEOPLE: Barrick Gold, Cameco, MWH, Osisko Gold Royalties, Premier Gold, and Rubicon Minerals

December 13, 2016 by Canadian Mining Journal

Pablo Marcet has joined the board of Toronto-based Barrick Gold. A native of Argentina, he is expected to play an important part in Barrick’s growth strategy in Latin America. Cameco Corp. of Saskatoon has named Kathryn J. Jackson as a…

GOLD: Centerra, Premier Gold release Hardrock feasibility study

November 17, 2016 by Canadian Mining Journal

ONTARIO – Centerra Gold of Toronto and Premier Gold Mines of Thunder Bay, ON, have released the feasibility study for their Hardrock gold project in Gerladton. Initial capital cost will be $1.25 billion including a contingency of $131 million. The…

GOLD: Yamana raises $178M on sale of Mercedes mine, warrants

October 3, 2016 by Canadian Mining Journal

TORONTO – Yamana Gold has fattened its treasury by $178 million with the sale of its Mercedes gold-silver mine in Sonora, Mexico, and the sale of Sandstorm Gold warrants. About $156 million is earmarked for debt reduction. The company continues…

GOLD: Premier extends high grades at McCoy-Cove

August 31, 2016 by Canadian Mining Journal

NEVADA – Premier Gold Mines, headquartered in Thunder Bay, ON, says results from five recent step-out holes have confirmed the extension of high grade mineralization at the McCoy-Cove gold project on the Battle Eureka Trend. Drilling was focused on the…