Sultan Minerals eyes lead-zinc at Jersey mine
Drilling at the former-producing Jersey lead-zinc mine, near Salmo, B.C., has identified an enriched lead-zinc dolomite horizon.Sultan Minerals (SUL-V) tested the lower Jersey horizon with four holes …
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Rio Algom unveils expansion plans in Chile
In keeping with its plan to become one of the world’s largest copper producers, Rio Algom (ROM-T) is proceeding with a second phase of expansion program at its Cerro Colorado mine in northern Chile.An…
ANNUAL REPORT REVIEW — Minera Andes augments Argentine portfolio
Spokane-based Minera Andes (MAI-A) has added six gold-copper prospects to its portfolio of properties in northwestern Argentina.For three of the prospects a letter of intent has been signed with a pri…
ANNUAL REPORT REVIEW — Argosy drilling extends Slovakian deposits
Diamond drilling at the Kremnica project in Slovakia has extended the Sturec gold deposit, held by Argosy Mining (AGO-V).Results from a 29-hole, 3,634-metre program are far beyond the junior’s expecta…
ANNUAL REPORT REVIEW — Sirios acquires Clairy Twp. play
Quebec-based Sirios Resources (SOI-M) has acquired a property near a recent massive sulphide discovery in Clairy Twp., Que.The 9-sq.-km property is 7 km northwest, and along strike, of Soquem’s recent…
World Wide to merge with Kazakstan Goldfields
A proposed merger between World Wide Minerals (WWS-T) and Kazakstan Goldfields (KGFC-C) will create the largest foreign-owned mining company in Kazakstan.The surviving entity, World Wide Minerals, wil…
THE DIAMOND PAGE — Macros recovered from Fort la Corne
The Fort la Corne diamond joint venture in Saskatchewan has unearthed an impressive number of macrodiamonds.A 28.4-tonne kimberlite sample, recovered from 11 small-diameter and two medium-diameter rev…
Barrick drills Jordex property in Bolivia
Two gold properties held by Jordex Resources (JDX-T) in the San Javier area of Bolivia are being drill-tested by joint-venture partner Barrick Gold (ABX-T).Reverse-circulation drilling will test the J…
EXPLORATION ROUNDUP — Donlin Creek adds heat to gold play in Alaska
While Placer Dome (PDG-T) continues to downplay it as a mid-stage exploration target, the Donlin Creek gold project continues to generate interest.Situated in southwestern Alaska, the deposit was last…
EXPLORATION ROUNDUP — Fairbanks region entices juniors
The Chatinika Terrane, just north of Fairbanks, Alaska, is not noted for its gold potential, but exploration by La Teko Resources (LAORF-Q) and Newmont Gold (NGC-N) at the True North gold project is a…
Rift Res. explores in Horn of Africa
The first phase of drilling on several projects in the Horn of Africa has yielded encouraging gold values for Rift Resources (RIF-T).Geochemical sampling and prospecting at the Ketina property in sout…
Juniors evaluate Lynn Lake ground
Partners Thunderwood Resources (THS-T) and Consolidated Abitibi Resources (CAQ-M) have begun testing the Sherlynn copper-zinc-silver-gold project near Lynn Lake, Man.The program is part of a long-term…