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The Gold Anti-Trust Committee Gives a Dire Warning
by Allen Alper and Aaron Hoos
When you talk to junior mining companies who are trying to drum up money to fund their exploration, you'll frequently hear about how rosy the future looks: Prices can only go up, opportunity will only increase, and the economy can only get better.
Click here to continue... | Rio Novo Gold Goes Big
by Allen M. Alper and Aaron Hoos
But Rio Novo Gold (TSX: RN) is going one step further: It's aiming to run entire gold districts, which is an interesting and aggressive play to lock out competitors and cash in on opportunities over a large piece of land. But that's not the only exciting aspect of Rio Novo Gold. Their financial outlook is exciting, given their project's history and its current state of development.
Click here to continue... | Building a Hard Assets Conference That’s Hard to Beat
by Allen Alper
Looking forward to the next Hard Assets Investment Conference? We had a chance to sit down with Jonathan Moore, the show organizer.
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New Growth: The Agnico-Eagle Mines Story
by Allen M Alper Jr and Aaron Hoos
Stories of explosive business growth are compelling to mining industry investors who want to get an early lead on opportunities. Agnico-Eagle Mines (AEM) offers a fascinating story of a company that progressed steadily for many years and then, recently, switched tactics and is now seeing some exciting growth in new directions.
Click here to continue... | Rare Element Resources, Working in a Jurisdiction Ranked Number Two in the World for Developing a Mine
by Dr. Allen M. Alper
Rare earth elements have a variety of uses, with around 19% used as catalysts, mainly in crude oil refining. A further 27% have uses in the glass and ceramics industry while 18% are used in metallurgy as an alloying agent. Applications in batteries and permanent magnets are increasing rapidly with “super” magnets consuming 21%.
Click here to continue... | Sona Resources Corp is Achieving Goals and Building its Portfolio Gold Projects
by Dr. Allen M. Alper and Aaron Hoos
Metals investors are used to seeing junior companies founded on a good idea and a healthy amount of hope. But if the junior company was founded a couple of decades ago and currently owns 4 projects and is achieving targets to grow, it's a different story.
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American Creek Resources: Iron Ore, Gold, Silver, Copper: British Columbia, Canada
by Allen M. Alper Jr. and Jeff Senior
 Precious metals exploration company American Creek Resources has exciting times ahead, with two of its properties in particularly promising real potential for a major breakthrough. We caught up with CEO and President Allan Burton, who founded the company after a career practicing law in Calgary. He says: “I started the company with my partner in 2004. We were talking that metals were going to dramatically increase over the next few years. We were right. We went public in 2006 and we’re on the TSX Venture Exchange.”
Click here to continue... | Gold Royalty and Shale Oil Companies, Bullion Monarch Mining and EnShale Inc.: A Winning Combination
by Allen M. Alper Jr. and Aaron Hoos
Investors love investment stories about mining companies being in the right place at the right time. They also love investment stories about mining companies that build on past successes to create brilliant opportunities for the future.
Click here to continue... | Alhambra Resources Ltd.: Gold and More Gold out of Kazakhstan
by Dr. Allen M. Alper and Bryan Martin
 Tucked away at this moment in the wind-whipped and frigid north-central steppes of the largest landlocked country in the world, a junior mineral explorer steadies itself in preparation for what it believes will become a remarkable year. Indeed, Alhambra Resources Ltd.’s current operations in the Republic of Kazakhstan are focused in a region known for its world-class deposits of gold, not to mention oil and gas.
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Copper, Gold, Uranium, Molybdenum: Polar Star Mining: Excelling in Chile
by Allen Alper Jr. and Aaron Hoos
While a lot of the companies we interview here were often started by people who have only ever worked in the mining industry as geologists, it's interesting to get a different perspective from time to time.
Click here to continue... | Gold and Silver in Northern Mexico: Golden Goliath
by Allen M. Alper and Jeff Senior
Unlike many junior exploration companies that have options to earn an interest in one or more small properties, Golden Goliath has 100% ownership of an entire mining camp.
Click here to continue... | Plato Gold: Developing Gold Properties in Timmins Ontario, Val d’Or Quebec and Santa Cruz Argentina
by Allen M. Alper Jr and Jeff Senior
Plato Gold Corporation (TSX, V: PGC) is a junior Canadian exploration company, based in Toronto that was formed by President and CEO Anthony Cohen in 1995 when he first became involved in the mining business.
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Temex: Gold, Nickel-Copper-Platinum Exploration and Discoveries
by Allen M. Alper Jr. and Aaron Hoos
Investors love stories of small companies that make daring – but smart – plays. And the juniors that are really attractive are the ones that make one after another after another. Temex seems to be one of those companies.
Click here to continue... | Gold, Silver, and Copper: NovaGold Resources Inc. Growing with Strategic Alliances
by Allen M. Alper and Aaron Hoos
Some businesses try to do it all: They want to be explorers and producers and everything in between. Few companies, especially at the junior level, actually achieve this holistic approach. NovaGold Resources (NYSE-AMEX, TSX: NG) has some impressive projects.
Click here to continue... | The Evolution of a High-Grade Nevada Gold Explorer: Klondex on the Threshold of Initiating Production of its over 2 Million Ounce Resource
by Allen M. Alper and Aaron Hoos
Darwin's Theory of Evolution describes how strong species survive by adapting and evolving to meet the new demands of their environment. Investors who understand such transitions create very attractive investments will enjoy the opportunity that Klondex presents.
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Gold, Platinum, Diamonds and Volcanic Massive Sulphide (VMS) Deposits, a Future Possibility for Barker Minerals
by Dr. Allen M. Alper and Aaron Hoos
A hunting trip in 1993 led to Louis Doyle finding coarse placer gold at the end of a culvert. The result was an end to a career in the mutual fund business and the formation of Barker Minerals, of which he is now President and CEO.
Click here to continue... | Exciting Times for Levon Resources: Gold, Silver, Lead, Molybdenum and Zinc!
by Dr Allen M. Alper and Bryan Martin
For more than 20 years Ron Tremblay had been exclusively involved in mining finance. So when he was approached three-and-a-half years ago by Vancouver-based junior Levon Resources Ltd to oversee operations, it didn’t take long for the now-president and CEO to make what has become a pivotal venture into mineral exploration.
Click here to continue... | Gold, Molybdenum, Manganese and Magnesium - Larry Reaugh Shares his Expertise with Metals News
by Dr. Allen M. Alper
Back in late 2008, when doom and gloom were everywhere, Larry Reaugh was upbeat about the mining industry, predicting everything would start to pick up. He was proved right, with metal prices soon on the rise, so we went to seek out his latest views on the situation.
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American Bonanza Gold: Investors Look for Years to Find an Opportunity like This
by Allen M. Alper Jr and Aaron Hoos
Investing in the minerals industry sometimes feels no more accurate than gazing into a crystal ball. Investors long to find the right opportunity at the right time; for many, the ideal investment is getting in on an investment just before a major success.
Click here to continue... | Source Exploration: Exploring and Redeveloping Historic Silver Mine in Mexico
by Allen M. Alper Jr and Bryan Martin
For a junior company seeking silver to enrich its portfolio, Mexico is not only an extremely practical choice given its bounteous history, but also, logistically speaking, a very advisable decision. Brian E. Robertson couldn’t agree more.
Click here to continue... | Wits Gold: Possible New World Class Gold Resource
by Dr. Allen M. Alper
I interviewed Dr. Marc Watchorn in Vancouver at the Cambridge House Resource Conference. He has a great geological background and has an outstanding company. Having been a geologist for over 30 years, Dr Marc Watchorn has spent much of his career searching for gold and base metals throughout Africa.
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Avanti Mining focuses on Molybdenum: An Experienced Gold Manager Turns His Attention to Molybdenum
by Allen Alper Jr. and Aaron Hoos
Gold, silver, uranium, and other metals often get glamorous headlines and a dedicated following who will invest in them and swear by them through thick and thin.
Click here to continue... | Numerous 100-Percent-Owned Properties, Financially Independent, Diversified and Making Innovations in Eco-Friendly Minerals Applications
by Dr. Allen Alper and Bryan Martin
The last time Metalsnews.com spoke with the ever-ebullient Jack Stoch, President and CEO of Quebec-based Globex Mining Enterprises Inc., his domain included 85 projects, all of which featured elements spanning a vast stretch across the periodic chart. October saw Globex celebrate a milestone of 60 years in the exploration and mining sphere.
Click here to continue... | Orvana Minerals Corp - Gold and Copper Producer: Smart People Doing the Right Things… and It Shows
by Allen Alper Jr. and Aaron Hoos
 There are lots of mining companies out there and investors can sometimes become so overwhelmed with quantity that it's hard to find quality. Orvana, though, is a clear winner among the crowd – they are a smart mining company doing the right things and it shows in their track record of success and growth.
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Get Gold and Silver Insight at the Phoenix Investment Conference
by Alper Jr. and Aaron Hoos
There is a wealth of news online about metals to invest in, but it's difficult for investors to know what information to listen to. The price of gold is going up? The price of gold is staying the same? The price of gold is going down?
Click here to continue... | Why Tantalus Rare Earths? ... Wolfgang Hampel is Interviewed
by Allen Alper Jr. and Aaron Hoos
Investors dream of the day that they will hear about the next big opportunity BEFORE it becomes popular. Wistfully, they consider how different things would be if they had bought stock in Microsoft, Google, or Berkshire-Hathaway in the earliest days when those companies became publicly traded.
Click here to continue... | Alexis Minerals - Merger and Increased Profitability
by Dr. Allen Alper
Alexis Minerals just finished a very exciting third quarter. In a press release, earnings were reported for the Ontario exploration and mining company: Alexis earned revenue in excess of CAD $6.5 million; 7883 ounces of gold were mined during these three months, the Lac Herbin deposit in Val d’Or is on track to yield up to 36,000 ounces of gold in 2009. These are just a few of the highlights of a stellar year, and things are only looking up.
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Rare Element Resources: In the Right Place at the Right Time
by Allen Alper Jr. and Aaron Hoos
Rare Element Resources is a publicly traded company (RES on the TSX Venture Exchange) that is enjoying some growth and attention from its early successes – which can be attributed to being in the right place at the right time – and it presents an attractive opportunity for investors.
Click here to continue... | Ralph Shearing and the Soho Resources Corp: Developing Gold, Silver, Copper, Lead and Zinc Properties in Durango Mexico
by Dr. Allen Alper
 Ralph Shearing, of the Soho Resources Corporation, is working on an exciting mineral exploration project in Mexico’s Sierra Madre Mineral Belt area.
Click here to continue... | Capital Gold Corp: Junior is Growing Up
by Dr. Allen Alper and Aaron Hoos
The word "junior" in "junior mining company" tends to indicate that the business is so young it's still learning to walk. Maybe it's not profitable yet. Maybe it's still in the research stage. Maybe there is talk of pulling gold out of the ground but it just hasn't happened yet. Maybe the company is still bottle-fed and toothless.
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Antioquia Gold Inc an Overnight Success
by Dr. Allen M. Alper
Antioquia Gold Inc. has only been around for two and a half years, but the potential they have is very exciting.
Click here to continue... | Tyhee Development Corp. at the Forefront of Gold Exploration
by Dr. Allen Alper
Dave Webb, president and CEO of Tyhee Development Corporation, explains why his company is worth its weight in gold.
Click here to continue... | Golden Goliath
by Dr. Allen M. Alper and Graeme Lamb
Golden Goliath Resources Ltd is a junior exploration mining company. It is listed on the TSX Venture Exchange (GNG). Recently, we had an opportunity to talk with the CEO of the company, Paul Sorbara.
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Eastmain Resources: New developments mean positive results for shareholders
by Dr. Allen Alper and Mindy Matter
The President and CEO of Eastmain Resources, expands on his company’s recent mining developments and why he’s excited for the future.
Click here to continue... | The Future Looks Bright for NioGold Mining Corporation
by Dr. Allen Alper and Mindy Matter
NioGold Mining Corporation executives, Michael Iverson and Rock LeFrançois expand on why they are excited about their company’s upcoming mining projects.
Click here to continue... | Medusa Mining: A Philippine-Based Gold Producing Success Story
by Dr. Allen M. Alper and Mindy Matter
 We had a chance to talk with Geoffrey Davis and Roy Daniel of Medusa Mining Limited which is listed on the ASX and AIM markets. With a primary focus on gold mining in east Mindanao in the Philippines, Medusa has proven to be a low-cost fast growing gold producer.
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Exco Resources: On the Road to Becoming a Copper and Gold Producer
by Dr. Allen Alper and Mindy Matter
Considering the current worldwide economic climate, the metal industry is doing well — and Exco Resources Ltd is one of the companies at the forefront.
Click here to continue... | Esperanza Silver Corporation: Emerging Gold and Silver Producer
by Dr. Allen M. Alper and Mindy Matter
A company that once started out looking for silver, Esperanza has some exciting gold projects on hand.
Click here to continue... | VG Gold Corp: Has the Gold and the Financial Support to Go Forward
by Dr. Allen M. Alper and Mindy Matter
VG Gold Corp and Rob McEwen have interested the press with their recent investment deal, but when you take a moment to look at the history behind the transaction, it’s enough to enthuse any industry insider.
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Thinking of Investing? Cambridge House International May Be Able to Help
by Allen Alper Jr.
It’s hard to find a chance to learn from world-renowned experts and speak with companies that you think might make great investment opportunities, but the Toronto Resource Investment Conference offers that and more.
Click here to continue... | Oroco Resources Moving Towards Production
by Dr. Allen M. Alper and Mindy Matter
We had a few moments to catch up with Adam Smith, the Business Development Director of Oroco Resource Corporation recently.
Click here to continue... | Mansfield Minerals: Developing and Exploring Gold Properties in Argentina
by Dr. Allen M. Alper and Mindy Matter
It’s hardly a secret that Argentina is rich with minerals including gold and silver, but for years, mining and exploration companies had some trouble mining anything. Because of ongoing political unrest throughout the country and early mining laws that also prevented growth and development of the industry, many companies tried and failed to reach sustainability in the country.
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Bullion Monarch Mining: Exploring and Developing Gold, Silver and Oil Shale Properties
by Dr. Allen M. Alper and Bryan Martin
Metals News had the opportunity to talk to Don Morris Chairman and CEO of Bullion Monarch Mining Company at the Hard Assets Resource Investment Conference in NYC in May. Don knows the mining business.
Click here to continue... | INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENT CONFERENCES AND TIM WOOD
by Dr Allen M. Alper and Graeme Lamb
Just recently we had an opportunity to sit down with Tim Wood, who is the former Vice President of International Investment Conferences and currently serving as a consultant for the group.
Click here to continue... | Riches in the Mountains of Mexico-Tony Rovira of Azure Minerals
by Dr. Allen Alper and Jill Cueni-Cohen
 At PDAC 2009 we had the opportunity to talk to Tony Rovira founder of Azure Minerals in the Sierra Madre Occidental Range in northwestern Mexico. He has a great reputation as one of the discoverers of the huge Cosmos nickel deposits for Jubilee Mines in Western Australia.
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Eagle Plains Resources Ltd. : Gold Production in June
by Dr. Allen Alper and Bryan Martin
By June of this year, western Canada-based junior mineral company Eagle Plains Resources Ltd. will make, for the first time in its 16-year history, that crucial leap from exploration to production with the recent signing of a joint venture agreement to produce in partnership with Prize Mining Corporation.
Click here to continue... | Globex Mining Enterprises : a very large North American portfolio of advanced properties with gold, copper, zinc, silver, uranium, platinum, palladium, magnesium and talc potential
by Dr. Allen M. Alper and Bryan Martin
Jack Stoch has very rare abilities and geological and business background that has enabled Globex to have a very successful approach of discovering and acquiring a vast amount of diversified valuable properties and developing them for licensing or partnership.
Click here to continue... | PREMIER GOLD MINES: Discovering and Developing Gold Deposits in the Superior Province of Canada
by Dr. Allen M. Alper and Graeme Lamb
Recently we had an opportunity to talk with Stephen McGibbon P.Geo., who is the Executive Vice-President and COO (Chief Operating Officer) of Premier Gold Mines Ltd.
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KIMBER RESOURCES: Exploring and Developing Gold and Silver Wealth in the Sierra Madre of Mexico
by Dr. Allen M. Alper and Graeme Lamb
We recently had an opportunity to catch up with Gordon Cummings, who, since November 2007, has been the President and CEO of Kimber Resources Inc., a Vancouver-based advanced gold-silver exploration company with an increasingly important profile.
Click here to continue... | Sparton Resources: Environmental Remediation Profitable Green Energy Fuel
by Allen Alper JR. and Bryan Martin
Based in and working almost exclusively out of China aside from two North American gold projects with good potential, Sparton Resources is not your average exploration company, at least not in the traditional sense of the word exploration.
Click here to continue... | Cambridge House 2009 World Resource Investment Conference
by Allen M Alper Jr and Graeme Lamb
Where is it possible to find most of the top performing Canadian companies in the precious metals, commodities and clean energy sectors, gathering together in a showcase of industry talent and growth, as well as being able to meet with shareholders present and future and to be matched with potential investors?
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Gryphon Gold : Developing gold properties in Nevada
by Allen M Alper Jr. and Bryan Martin
 If mining gold is your business in the U.S., it’s a safe bet you’re prospecting in Nevada. In the western part of the state lies the Walker Lane gold belt, a broad stretch of land whose name is synonymous with incredible findings.
Click here to continue... | Alexis Minerals Reaches Next Phase – Gold Production
by Dr. Allen Alper and Alison J. Conte
 Since we last talked with David Rigg, president and CEO of Alexis Minerals at the end of 2007, his company has moved into the enviable position of actually producing gold from its Lac Herbin mine in Val d’Or, Quebec, Canada.
Click here to continue... | NioGold Mining Corporation On The Golden Highway
by Dr. Allen M. Alper and Bryan Martin
 At the recent Cambridge House Investment Conference in Calgary, MetalsNews.com had an opportunity to be updated on the progress that is being made by NioGold in developing their excellent gold properties.
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