Etruscan confirms good grades in Mali
Results from Etruscan Resources’ (EET-T) first two rotary air blast (RAB) holes confirm what earlier augur drilling…
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Phelps Dodge adds twist to four-way battle
Phoenix, Ariz.-based copper giant Phelps Dodge (Pd-N) has emerged as a white-knight bidder for both Inco (N-T, N-N) and Falconbridge (Fal-T, Fal-N), with the trio unveiling plans for a three-way merge…
The world rediscovers nuclear
There’s a buzz about nuclear energy at the moment that hasn’t been felt since the 1970s, and it’s positive….
Campbell calms creditors
The plan of arrangement filed by Campbell Resources (CCH-T, CBLRF-O) to get out of creditor protection has been approved by Campbell’s creditors….
How ore forms: uranium deposits
–The following is an excerpt from Mining Explained, published by The Northern Miner.…
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Matters of General Interest Op-Ed:Inco to further cut Sudbury emissions
Inco (N-T, N-N) will build a $115-million facility using fluid bed roaster (FBR) off-gas scrubbing technology to reduce sulphur dioxide emissions by 34% at its operations in Sudbury, Ont….
Areva takes gold assets public
French nuclear fuel company Areva (ARVCF-O) has agreed to a reverse-takeover of Venture-listed La Mancha Resources (LMA-V, LACHF-O) that will move its gold assets into a Canadian-listed public company…
Tournigan adds Arizona Strip claims to uranium portfolio
Vancouver — While drilling continues at the advanced Jahodna uranium project in Slovakia, Tournigan Gold (TVC-V) has picked up 413 claims covering 33 sq. km of ground in the historic Arizona Strip ur…
Purepoint looks to win over doubting Thomases
Being one of the first juniors in a region dominated by majors can make you the envy of your competition….
Western Canadian Coal and NEMI on growth-by-merger track
Vancouver — Driven by Asia’s booming economies, the international coal trade has expanded faster in the past decade than any other commodity. Western Canadian Coal (WTN-T, WXJXF-O, WTN-L) and NEMI No…