Fort Knox reaches commercial production
The Fort Knox mine in Alaska recently celebrated its first gold pour.Amax Gold (AU-N) reports that the 36,000-ton-per-day mill has been approaching capacity since production began, and the company exp…
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LATIN AMERICA — Ballad to acquire Peruvian assets
A preliminary agreement with TVX Gold (TVX-T) will allow Ballad Enterprises (BDC-V) to acquire all property assets held by TVX’s Peruvian subsidiary in the South American country.TVX Peru holds 35 pro…
LATIN AMERICA — Prefeasibility positive for Joutel in Cuba — Gold-silver project moves to feasibility
A resource calculation and preliminary metallurgical testing at the Zona Barita project have enabled Joutel Resources (JTL-T) to advance the Cuban property to the feasibility stage.A resource of 5 mil…
LATIN AMERICA — Geomaque drill-tests gold prospect in Honduras
Geomaque Explorations (GEO-T) has received encouraging results from the first three holes drilled at the Vueltas del Rio gold project in Honduras.The Toronto-based company acquired the project last ye…
LATIN AMERICA — Campo Morado project draws junior explorers to Mexico — Reforms pave way for influx of North American companies
Situated halfway between Mexico City and Acapulco in Guerrero state, the Campo Morado region is luring several North American companies, including Farallon Resources (FAR-V), Teck (TEK-T) and Newmont …
LATIN AMERICA — MacDonald expands mineral prospects in Cuba
The ongoing exploration programs of MacDonald Mines Exploration (MMP.A-A) continue to expand gold, silver and copper resources at the company’s Cuban properties.Results from 27 holes drilled on the Th…
LATIN AMERICA — Campbell looks to Latin America for growth opportunities — Panama’s Cerro Quema gold mine expected to boost company’s annual output
Using the Joe Mann gold mine in Quebec as its production cornerstone, Campbell Resources (CCH-T) has met with considerable success in its efforts to seek and develop new opportunities in Central Ameri…
LATIN AMERICA — Francisco funds exploration at El Sauzal in Mexico
Vancouver-based Francisco Gold (FGX-V) will use the proceeds from a $29.5-million “bought-deal” financing to accelerate exploration activities in northern Mexico.The company plans to start a third pha…
LATIN AMERICA — Guyanor and Asarco start drill program in Guyana
Partners Guyanor Ressources (GRL.B-T) and Asarco (AR-N) have begun core drilling at the Dieu-Merci property in northern Guyana.The companies, which have signed a 4-year option deal to earn a full inte…
NEW HORIZONS — Formation of ocean deposits
Although large, high-grade deposits recently drilled on the seafloor 200 miles west of Vancouver Island are unlikely to be developed in the near future, they nonetheless provide valuable insight into …
PEOPLE — MING FINANCIAL (March 31, 1997)
Brian Peckford appointed interim president and chief executive officer.
PEOPLE — MINERA PRINCETON CHILE
Thomas Vehrs appointed president and chief operating officer.