Copperstone, Canmex plan merger
The proposed merger of Copperstone Resources (VSE) and Canmex Minerals (VSE) will allow the companies to combine their property interests in the Boleo copper-cobalt district of Baja California Sur, Me…
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Queenstake outlines drill targets at five Latin American properties
With money in the bank and a stable of ready-to-drill properties, President James Mancuso sees a good year ahead for Queenstake Resources (TSE).Mancuso joined Queenstake late last year after he and Ro…
ANNUAL REPORT REVIEW — San Andreas proposes financing for Prairie Creek project in N.W.T.
Through a proposed limited partnership financing, San Andreas Resources (TSE) is seeking to raise exploration funds of $4.3-10.4 million for its Prairie Creek project in the Northwest Territories.By s…
SOUTHEAST ASIA SPECIAL — Nugget Resources acquires property in Kalimantan
Toronto-based Nugget Resources (ASE) has staked an 8,500-hectare property in West Kalimantan, Indonesia.It has also lodged a performance bond of US$5 per hectare with the Indonesian Department of Mine…
SOUTHEAST ASIA SPECIAL — Good access and infrastructure helping Borneo Gold
Working in Kalimantan requires good properties and big budgets, and Vancouver-listed Borneo Gold (VSE) has both.Borneo Gold, formerly Consolidated Brenzac Development, has acquired a 90% interest in f…
SOUTHEAST ASIA SPECIAL — Triarx explores ground in Philippines, PNG
Former electronics firm Arrowlink could soon be entering a golden age, if its new business strategy proves successful.Arrowlink became Triarx Gold (CDN) in April and changed its focus from electronics…
SOUTHEAST ASIA SPECIAL — Echo Bay Mines maintains equity stake in TVI Pacific
Through the recent purchase of 2.3 million shares, Echo Bay Mines (TSE) exercised its right to maintain its 15.7% equity interest in TVI Pacific (ASE).TVI is currently exploring and developing more th…
SOUTHEAST ASIA SPECIAL — Kalimantan Gold tests three targets on properties
A share consolidation and name change for Kalimantan Gold (CDN) sets the stage for the company to step up the pace of work on its mineral properties on the Indonesian island of Kalimantan.Through a wh…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR — Manitoba government rejects map-staking
A recent editorial dealt with the subject of map-staking and the current attention being given to it in Manitoba (T.N.M., March 25/96).In our efforts to make Manitoba the most attractive province in C…
Conference will shed light on mineral potential of Quebec’s North Shore
The North Shore Exploration Summit will be held June 6-8 at L’Abri Educational Centre in Port-Cartier, Que.The summit, which will focus on the mineral potential of the region, is being sponsored by th…
MSV drilling program boosts potential of Copper Rand mine
The latest results of drilling between levels 4000 and 5000 at the Copper Rand mine in Chibougamau, Que., are exceeding the expectations of mine owner MSV Resources (TSE).High-grade results include a …
PEOPLE — IVANHOE GOLDFIELDS
T. Haddon appointed president and chief executive officer.