It was a challenging year for the Yukon’s mineral exploration industry. At least that’s what Lee Pigage, the head of mineral services for the Yukon Geological Survey, is telling attendees at the annual Mineral Exploration Roundup Conference this week in Vancouver. “There was still a very decent amount of expenditure (in 2012) but it was… Continue Reading

The British Columbia Securities Commission (BCSC) released its 2012 Mining Report this month. The purpose of the report is “to provide information to market participants on areas where they can improve their disclosure and on interpretative issues that have materialized during the past year.” The BSCS outlined some of the most common problems when it… Continue Reading

I had the opportunity yesterday to connect with legendary resource developer & financier, Ross Beaty, founder and chairman of the $2.7B Pan American Silver Corp., and executive chairman of Alterra Power Corp. Throughout his 37 year career, Ross has generated an astounding sum of over $4B worth of shareholder wealth. His comments during this amazing interview, describe a screaming… Continue Reading

At the 2013 Vancouver Resource Investment Conference, respected gold fund manager Frank Holmes warned investors not to become paralyzed, citing research from MIT, he told the interviewer, “People anchor to negative experiences . . . People are driven out of fear. The negative experience of ’08 get(s) anchored that the future will be this way… Continue Reading

With the world’s economic condition seemingly improving  junior resource analyst John Kaiser suggests that the 22 trillion dollar debt ceiling is the only thing standing in the way of a speedy economic recovery. He posits that a growing economy is essential if it is to absorb the demographical bulge of baby boomers entering their golden years.… Continue Reading

Odgers Berndtson are global leaders in executive search and recruitment for mining and other industries. The other day we were talking discovery with respected gold geologist Brent Cook (full interview to be published next week). In our conversation we asked Brent to name a few explorationists investors should follow; the names of people Brent would… Continue Reading

Mining in British Columbia Today By Gavin Dirom, President at AME BC, at MiningFeeds. While grassroots mineral exploration activity appears to be down in 2012 compared with 2011, there were many advanced exploration projects including New Gold’s Blackwater (Stock Profile – TSX:NGD), Pretium’s Brucejack (Stock Profile – NYSE:PVG & TSX:PVG), Seabridge’s KSM (Stock Profile – TSX:SEA)… Continue Reading

With special thanks to Odgers Berndston, global leaders in executive search, for supporting this production. Click here to launch the video in Youtube, or scroll to the bottom of this article. The Atascosa Ranch is walking distance from the US/Mexico border, just outside of Nogales, Arizona. It’s owned by Dave Lowell, an affable 84-year-old man… Continue Reading

Brent’s partner Quinton Hennigh was also interviewed by Daniela at the Denver Gold Forum. Serious speculators should consider subscribing for Exploration Insights, Brent and Quinton’s premium newsletter. It’s the gold standard of exploration stock newsletters and I read it every Sunday. Join Brent, Quinton and I at the Toronto Resource Investment Conference Sept 27-28, 2012. Early registration is free… Continue Reading

Silver Bull Resources ($SVB on the TSX and $SVBL on the NYSE) had news this morning: Silver Bull Intersects 106.35 Meters Of 37g/t Silver And 16 Meters Of 10.34% Zinc At The Sierra Mojada Project, Coahuila, Mexico The company also produced a new corporate video: Disclosure: Your author owns Silver Bull Resources ($SVB.TO) shares. Mineral… Continue Reading

It is possible to check with the BBB (Better Business Bureau) in order to see reports on several companies. The bureau is the body that governs control over companies which are not able to give back what they initially promised. If you are a businessman who wants to sell your gold, it is a must… Continue Reading

Blume Vetures is a Mumbai-located venture capital company whose investments revolve around internet and mobile space for consumers, while it is also involved in the field of digital media. The launch of Blume Ventures’ second venture capital is expected to send a large part of its capital to already existing portfolios. The upcoming venture capital… Continue Reading