Exploration

Purchase of Black Fox a strategic fit Rob McEwen rose to mining preeminence as founder and former chairman of Goldcorp by reviving the fortunes of a moribund mine in northwestern Ontario.

Prospectors in need of a helping hand By Frank Racicot Many of the areas where mines have been found or mining companies are spending their exploration dollars were discovered by prospectors.

Cobalt price has soared from $22,000/tonne in February 2016 to $80,000 per tonne in January Flush with cash from a year-end share offering, First Cobalt Corp. is exploring the Cobalt mining camp like it’s never been explored before.

Finding experienced drillers cited as major challenge Drilling companies report a slightly improved volume of business in 2017 and are optimistic about 2018, but worried about the shortage of experienced drillers.

This past December, the Junior Exploration Assistance Program (JEAP) closed applications for its fourth and final round of funding.

Premier Gold Mines’ 2018 exploration and development budget includes $18.1 million for its Hardrock project, which it jointly owns with Centerra Gold Mines. The $18.1 million is the first phase of a three-phase budget of up to $37.

Zenyatta Ventures Ltd.

Lack of standards affects discovery rates The Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) is proposing a common, Canada-wide standard or set of guidelines for the submission of digital assessment report data.

Drill core analysis within hours instead of weeks TruScan, an XRF technology developed by Boart Longyear and undergoing testing at the NORCAT Underground Centre north of Sudbury, is about to revolutionize mineral exploration.

The fabric, method of acquisition and management of unpatented mining claims in Ontario is about to change. Are you ready? Extensive work has been invested into the modernization of Ontario’s Mining Act.