Sutton doubles estimate for Tanzanian project
While drilling continues to test the Reef deposit at depth, Sutton Resources (VSE) has boosted its resource estimate for its 85%-held Bulyanhulu gold project in Tanzania.A measured, indicated and infe…
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Minefinders cuts gold in Sonora, Mexico
Drilling and trenching at the Bolsa property in Mexico’s Sonora state are returning low-grade gold mineralization for owner Minefinders (VSE).Results from the first four reverse-circulation holes, tot…
Agreement paves the way for McWatters
If all goes as planned, the gold deposit at the McWatters property, 12 km southeast of Rouyn-Noranda, Que., will be placed into production under a management contract between BLM Services Group and jo…
Aur pulls gold at Coleman Canyon
At the Coleman Canyon property, 100 km north of Elko, Nev., Aur Resources (TSE) has discovered epithermal gold mineralization in surface trenches and confirmed mineralization at a depth of 135 metres …
Meetings (December 04, 1995)
MEETINGSDec. 11 Abacan Dec. 11 Adastral Dec. 11 BWI Res. Dec. 11 Cons. Nevada Goldfields Dec. 11 Contiki Dec. 11 Palluam Dec. 11 Rollinoil Dec. 11 Swannell Min. Dec. 11 Whiskey Creek Dec. 12 Cdn. Over…
Winter ends Akie drilling
Drilling on the Akie property in northern British Columbia has been suspended, owing to inclement weather.Inmet Mining (TSE), which holds a 60% interest, was in the midst of drilling hole A-95-19 to a…
Eastfield, Prism expand in Tonopah
In acquiring the Three Hills property, Vancouver-listed partners Eastfield Resources and Prism Resources are expanding their holdings in the Tonopah district of Nevada.The joint venture will pay Coeur…
Bisulphide extraction process patented in Montana
A bio-oxidation and bisulphide leaching process that may compete with cyanidation has been patented in the U.S.Yellowstone Environmental Science of Bozeman, Mont., developed the 2-stage process (T.N.M…
Loma de Hierro jumps hurdle
Venezuela’s mines ministry has approved the development plan for the Loma de Hierro nickel deposit, 50 km southwest of Caracas. And Jordex Resources (TSE), owner of a 45% interest, is looking forward …
Fischer-Watt boosts output in Colombia
Gold production at the Oronorte project in Colombia topped 1,045 oz. in October, well above the average monthly figure of 611 oz.All production came from the Limon underground mine, where high-grade o…
Southeast zone drilling adds to potential of Busang
Few exploration plays have attracted as much speculative interest this year as the Busang bulk-tonnage gold project operated by Bre-X Minerals (ASE) in the Indonesian province of East Kalimantan.The c…
Production starts at Redstone mine
The first deliveries of nickel ore from the Redstone mine were recently shipped, and owner Black Hawk Mining (TSE) is planning annual production of 5 million lb. nickel.Reserves at Redstone, 22 km sou…