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Deep hole at Thorn confirms Brixton’s exploration model

As you may remember, Brixton Metals (BBB.V) was planning to drill one hole at Thorn this year to drill-test the copper mineralization that was encountered in previous exploration programs. The assay results of that hole were published yesterday and were much better than we dared to hope for.

The hole was drilled to a total depth of 829 meters, but the key zone was encountered between 97 meters…

The exploration season in Northern BC is starting: Brixton Metals will drill one deep hole at Thorn

Although the main focus of this year’s exploration budget will be on the Atlin gold camp, Brixton Metals (BBB.V) has decided it wants to drill one deep hole at Thorn, where the company hopes to hit widespread porphyry-type mineralization. This deep hole is meant to follow up on a previous exploration hole that was drilled in 2013 which ended in copper mineralization at depth and another hole…

Greatland Gold attracts Newcrest Mining as partner at Havieron

Greatland Gold (GGP.L) has been monetizing its recent discovery in Australia as it was able to sign a strategic deal with Newcrest Mining (ASX:NCM) whereby Newcrest will be able to acquire a stake of up to 70% in 12 exploration blocks that cover the Havieron target through a four-stage farm-in deal.

There’s a firm commitment to spend at least US$10 in the first year after signing the earn-in…

Newcrest Mining has big plans for Red Chris

Imperial Metals (III.TO) has been able to avoid financial hardship by selling a 70% stake in the Red Chris copper-gold mine in British Columbia to Newcrest Mining (ASX:NCM)a major gold and copper producer with its main operations in Australia. From Imperial’s side, this transaction was absolutely necessary to secure and protect its future as the US$807M will help the company to erase its net…