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RCMP warn of emerging gold scam

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RCMP are warning about a scam that is gaining traction where victims are tricked into converting money into gold, then giving that gold to scammers posing as police.

Police say victims are contacted by a scammer who is pretending to be with the fraud department of a major bank in Canada and that their money is at risk from foreign hackers.

Victims are then told to purchase gold from a legitimate online dealer in Canada using their savings, then to give to a police officer for “safekeeping”.

The scammers meet with the victims with fake police badges and take the gold.

There have instances of this scam in other parts of Canada with one reported in Nova Scotia. The scammers produced fake ID’s but did not have uniforms or police vehicles.

“Police will not take financial instruments from people for safekeeping, just as banks will never ask you to remove your money from your accounts and use it to purchase something else,” says Cpl. Mitch Thompson of the Commercial Crime Section.

RCMP say that if you hear from your bank and are wary of what they are telling you, hang up and call your local branch on next steps.

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Falcon Gold starts initial exploration on newly acquired property near Atikokan

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The search for gold is ramping up around Atikokan.

B.C.-based Falcon Gold Corp. has started some initial field exploration south of the Hammond Reef gold deposit.

The company says its work at the West Hammond Contact property will focus on prospecting and evaluating areas for follow-up exploration.

Falcon Gold acquired the property earlier this year.

Chief Executive Officer Karim Rayani states that it positions the company in an emerging gold district.

“Our strategy is to acquire prospective ground in established gold-bearing districts, evaluate historical occurrences and structural targets, and systematically advance opportunities that may have been overlooked,” states Rayani in a release.

“West Hammond is an important part of that strategy, and we are pleased to begin evaluating the property on the ground.”

The results of its work are to be revealed at a later date.

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Strong gold findings from historic mining sites near Fort Frances/Nestor Falls

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Prospecting east of Fort Frances is showing early results for Golden Rapture Mining.

The Alberta-based Golden Rapture Mining is working at its Swell Bay property, where historic mine shafts, pits and trenches exist.

Many originated from activity in the 1890s.

The company says recent work located three high-grade gold zones that will be explored further at a later time.

“We haven’t found all the historical showings yet, but the results so far confirm the presence of high-grade gold mineralization at surface across multiple zones, which has now provided compelling visual targets for follow-up drilling,” states President Richard Rivet in a release.

Golden Rapture is also conducting exploration activities near Nestor Falls.

Strong signs of gold were identified in rock samples taken from the Bully Boy Mine site.

A high-resolution UAV airborne magnetic survey was also conducted in April, revealing strong magnetic anomalies near the former mine’s shaft.

The company is looking at a future drilling program for the area.

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Canadian billionaire shows confidence in northwestern Ontario gold exploration

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A mining company doing work in northwestern Ontario is receiving strong financial backing from a Canadian billionaire.

Storm Exploration says Eric Sprott is investing $2 million into the mining company.

Sprott is well-known for his investments in gold and junior mining companies.

His accomplishments and success in the field earned him induction into the Investment Industry Hall of Fame and the Canadian Mining Hall of Fame.

Storm’s president Bruce Counts says he is appreciative of the confidence Sprott is showing in the company.

“Mr. Sprott’s investment will strengthen Storm’s treasury and shareholder base, states Counts in a release.

“Junior exploration is speculative. We appreciate the confidence he has shown in our team.”

Upon completion of the transaction, Sprott will become Storm’s largest shareholder.

The backing comes as Storm prepares the next phase of exploration on its Gold Standard project north of Fort Frances.

The company is preparing to conduct drilling of areas previously identified as having the potential for high-grade gold.

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Canada’s flag football teams earn their spot in 2028 Olympics

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Canada’s flag football teams have punched their ticket to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

It will be the first time in history the sport has appeared at the Olympics.

The women’s side earned their spot by winning gold and taking down an American team looking to win its fourth straight International Federation of American Football (IFAF) World Championship.

The 27-20 nail-biter came down to a final defensive stand by team Canada. Canadian quarterback Sara Parker threw for 23 total touchdowns, and earned tournament MVP honours.

It was only Canada’s third ever title, and the first since taking down the U.S in 2014.

The men’s side had a rockier road to qualify for the 2028 Olympics.

Excluding the American Olympic hosts, only the top 2 teams at the IFAF World Championships would earn their Olympic spot. 

Once Canada’s men’s team lost to Italy in the semi finals, the bronze medal game became a win-and-get-in game due to the Americans advancing to the gold medal match.

The men’s team beat a competitive Mexico squad 34-26 on the back of a successful night from quarterback Michael O’Connor, who tallied 294 yards and five touchdowns.

149 of those yards and two of the touchdowns went to former NFL tight end and 2020 Superbowl champion Anthony Auclair.

Canada will have to wait until the 2028 Olympic qualifiers before seeing which other nations will join them for the first ever Olympic flag football competition. 

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Alberta-based exploration company expands footprint in northwestern Ontario

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A mineral exploration company doing work east of Fort Frances is acquiring more land.

Golden Rapture Mining says it is acquiring four mineral claim cells east of Dryden from two other companies.

Cell claims are mining claims that relate to all of the land included in one or more cells on the provincial grid that is open for mining claim registration.

The cells acquired by Golden Rapture sit next to NexGold Mining’s proposed Goliath open pit mine, about 20 kilometres east of Dryden.

The company has not yet announced its plans for the area.

It has been focused on its Swell Bay project near Fort Frances.

“We are also waiting for assay results from our recently completed prospecting and surface sampling program at our newly acquired Swell Bay patented mineral claims located in the Fort Frances area,” states Richard Rivet, President & Chief Executive Officer, in a release.

“We will announce these results as soon as we receive them.”

Golden Rapture has additional mineral exploration projects in the Nestor Falls, Geraldton and Dryden areas.

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Coeur Mining lowers production forecast at Rainy River Mine

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The Rainy River Mine is fast becoming one of Coeur Mining’s most productive gold mines.

The mine accounted for nearly 40 percent of gold production from all of Coeur’s operations in the last three months.

Coeur took over operations from New Gold in March after the completion of an acquisition agreement.

Chief Executive Officer Mitchell Krebs is happy with operations.

“The open pit is doing great, the mill is doing great. They’re really hitting their stride on the underground development,” says Krebs.

Chief Operating Officer Michael Routledge says they did have to make some underground changes to improve the amount of ore being removed.

“After averaging 2,300 tonnes per day in the second quarter, underground production rates jumped over 40% to approximately 3,300 tonnes per day in July,” says Routledge.

“We now expect to achieve our target of 5,000 tonnes per day by year-end.”

While providing strong performance numbers, Coeur is lowering production expectations for the year.

It previously reported that between 230,000 and 275,000 ounces of gold would be mined in the nine months it operated the mill.

Between 190,000 and 230,000 is now anticipated.

“The Rainy River adjustments reflect a more gradual expected ramp-up in underground production rates this year than previously assumed,” says Krebs.

More than 64,000 ounces of gold were mined from Rainy River over the last three months.

It has mined over 76,000 ounces since Coeur’s takeover of operations.

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Falcon Gold plans for drilling program near Atikokan

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A mining company is preparing to advance its search for gold north of Atikokan.

Falcon Gold says it is in the process of seeking out contractors to conduct a drilling program at its Central Canada Gold Project.

The area lies near the gold-rich Hammond Reeve deposit.

Falcon Gold intends to use the drilling work to expand on its discovery of high-grade gold ore.

Up to 20 holes totalling approximately 2,500 metres will be drilled.

“Central Canada continues to emerge as one of the most exciting exploration opportunities in Falcon’s portfolio,” states Karim Rayani, Chief Executive Officer of Falcon Gold Corp, in a release

“With a fully permitted drill program, encouraging results from our previous drilling campaigns and more than a century of historic exploration to build upon, we believe we are well positioned to advance this project toward its next significant discovery.”

Falcon Gold intends to select a contractor for the work in the coming weeks.

The area was once the site of a working mine in the early 1900s.

Various companies have conducted further exploration activities since the 1930s.

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Golden Rapture stepping up gold exploration program near Fort Frances

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The discovery of gold east of Fort Frances has prompted some increased exploration this summer.

Golden Rapture Mining says it has started that work in the Swell Bay area.

The Alberta-based company recently acquired mineral claims in the area.

It hosts a number of former mine shafts, pits and trenches that date back to the early 1890s.

The company did an initial probe earlier this year that led them to find rock samples with strong signs of gold.

“The results from our initial sampling program validate the strong historical reports and confirm the high potential of the Swell Bay property,” states Richard Rivet, Golden Rapture’s President and Chief Executive Officer, in a release.

“We are excited to launch this next phase of exploration, which will focus on uncovering additional historical trenches, veins and mineralized zones to advance the project towards drill-ready status.”

The work will include trail cutting to access more of the historical workings, further rock sampling and mapping.

The company has the intention of drilling the area at some time in the future.

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NexGold could become one of Nova Scotia’s largest exporters

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This episode of the Insights Podcast features an exclusive conversation with veteran miner Kevin Bullock, the CEO of NexGold, the mining company that is close to making a final decision to develop a gold mine near Goldboro in Guysborough County, Nova Scotia.

There are 1.15 million ounces of proven and probable gold reserves at the Goldboro site that will be open-pit mined. Based on current reserves, the company expects to mine 100,000 ounces per year for at least 11 years, with the expectation that the mine’s life will be considerably longer with further exploration. The construction of the mine will cost between $400 and $450 million, take two years to complete, and create more than 300 direct construction jobs.

Once operational, more than 200 full-time employees will work at the mine. At today’s gold prices ($4,800 US an ounce), the mine is expected to contribute more than $600 million (in Canadian dollars) to the province’s exports over its current expected life span.

The company has the financing in place to complete the construction phase and will make a final decision to proceed towards the end of the summer, and may begin construction later this year.

The project will generate more than half a billion dollars in tax revenue over its life, with 60% accruing to the provincial government. Mining jobs are high-paying and create many opportunities for local suppliers.

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