TORONTO – Royal Nickel Corp. is buying into two mining companies, thus launching itself into the ranks of nickel and copper-gold producers. It is buying a 67% interest in Salt Lake Mining and a 100% interest in VMS Ventures. Salt…
GREENLAND – Vancouver-based North American Nickel (NAN) has received the final assays from the 2015 diamond drilling program at its Maniitsoq nickel-copper-cobalt-PGM sulphide project. The best hole, at P-013, returned 0.94% Ni and 0.44% Cu over 11.95 metres and 0.57%…
Michael Blundell is now president of KSB Group’s U.S. operations, headquartered in Richmond, VA. He assumes his new duties while retaining his responsibilities as president of KSB’s Canadian subsidiary.
Montreal-based Canada Strategic Metals has a new president, Christophe Romary. He has more than 20 years of experience in the financial industry.
David Cataford has joined Champion Iron Limited of Montreal as the company’s new VP engineering. He assumes responsibility for the Consolidated Fire Lake North feasibility study.
Thomas Drolet has replaced Robin Phinney as president and CEO of Karnalyte Resources in Calgary. Drolet has more than 40 years experience in the international energy, mining and technology sectors.
VANCOUVER — The 4,800-km2 Maniitsoq nickel sulphide project in southwest Greenland may seem like a large scale play for a junior, but that ambition may pay off for Vancouver-based North American Nickel (TSXV: NAN). The company has had…
As most of the world knows, the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada is recognized as one of the more respected authorities on what’s happening within the exploration and development industry.
GREENLAND – The Greenland bureau of minerals and petroleum has approved the application from North American Nickel of Vancouver to expand the area covered under its exploration licence by 123 km2. The company’s licence for the Maniitsoq…
Dr. Kenneth G. Thomas has joined the board of directors at Candente Gold Corp. of Vancouver. Until his retirement last year he was senior VP project for Kinross Gold. Earlier in his career, Thomas played a leading role in all aspects of…
GREENLAND – The Geological Survey of Greenland has determined that the Maniitsoq Structure on that country’s west coast is “the remains of a gigantic meteorite impact.” The announcement was made on June 28, 2012, to…
Alderon Resource Corp. of Vancouver will name Tayfun Eldem its president and CEO on Sept. 7, 2011. At that time Mark J. Morabito will become executive chairman and Stan Bharti will take over the duties of vice-chairman. Eldem is a former VP of…