McEwen Mining's stock soared 5% during intraday trading on Friday, marking a significant upward movement.
The surge appears driven by multiple positive developments. Iconic Minerals, in a joint venture with McEwen Mining, has commenced phase-one core drilling at the New Pass gold project in Nevada, targeting extensions of existing mineralization. Separately, market chatter indicates Rio Tinto is considering increasing its 17.2% stake in McEwen Copper's Los Azules project in Argentina, signaling potential major investment interest.
Adding to the positive sentiment, Alliance Global Partners today reiterated its Buy rating on McEwen Mining with a $31.00 price target, while broader analyst coverage on the company remains active.
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