Atna Resources Ltd. A Strategy For Becoming A Gold Mining Company

Atna Resources Ltd. ("Atna") is a development-stage exploration company, whose goal is to become a gold mining company. This project looks at strategies for Atna to achieve this goal. Through an analysis of the gold mining industry, it is determined that the time is right for a new entrant to enter the mining industry. Through an analysis of Atna's internal capabilities, it is determined that Atna is capable of becoming a mining company. An evaluation of strategic alternatives and Atna's corporate goals, reveals that best alternative for Atna is to merge with a gold producing company. Time is of the essence, however, for Atna to realize its strategy of becoming a mining company.