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Augusta Resource’s independent auditor warns there is “substantial doubt” over its “ability to continue as a going concern”

Augusta Resource Corporation’s independent auditing firm Monday alerted investors that the Vancouver-based speculative mining company that is seeking permits to build the Rosemont copper project faces “material uncertainty” about its ability to continue to operate. The accounting firm of Ernst … Continue reading

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Earthworks Press Release: Rosemont Copper and A Tale of Two Mines

Earthworks: Rosemont Copper and A Tale of Two Mines (via PR Newswire) TUCSON, Ariz., Dec. 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — The same Canadian mining speculators who are now seeking government permits to build the Rosemont copper mine in the Santa Rita Mountains … Continue reading

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Appointment of new director fuels speculation that cash-strapped Augusta Resource, parent of Rosemont Copper, may be sold

Augusta Resource Corporation’s appointment of mining attorney Robert Pirooz to its board of directors indicates the Vancouver, B.C.-based junior miner that owns the Rosemont Copper Company may soon be acquired. The appointment comes as Augusta continues to struggle with cash … Continue reading

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Augusta’s cash reserves fell to $9.6 million before rescued by Red Kite’s $40 million loan

RK (Red Kite) Capital Management, a London-based copper hedge fund, is doubling-down on its stake in Augusta Resource Corp., giving the parent of Rosemont Copper Company a lifeline in the face of sharply declining cash reserves. Augusta Resource’s 2nd Quarter … Continue reading

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Tic Tock: Where’s Augusta Resources’ 2nd Quarter financial reports?

Canadian securities regulations require publicly-traded companies like Augusta Resource Corporation to release quarterly Financial Statements and accompanying Management Discussion & Analysis reports within 45 days of the end of the quarter. Augusta’s second quarter ended on June 30. Therefore, Augusta … Continue reading

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