Following reverse-circulation (RC) drilling and trenching on the Koma Bangou gold project in Niger, Etruscan Enterprises (VSE) is optimistic about increasing reserves. The 31,000 ft. of drilling and 9…
We have seen extensive coverage recently in the financial press of the economic — and social — problems in Mexico. In late December, after months of building pressure, the new Mexican government of …
A merger between Wiscan Resources (TSE) and privately owned Minera Yamana has been approved. Wiscan will transfer its assets and liabilities to a wholly owned subsidiary, Moss Resources, and the share…
The Canadian subsidiary of Santa Fe Pacific Gold (NYSE) has formed a joint venture with Gold Canyon (VSE) to explore the Springpole gold project near Red Lake, Ont. Canyon will fund a $500,000 drill p…
A newcomer to the African continent, Oliver Gold (VSE) has acquired interests in projects in Zimbabwe and Mali in five short months. The company acquired a half interest in a private Zimbabwe company …
Exploration drilling and underground development continues at the flagship Lady Lina gold property of Antares Mining and Exploration (TSE) in Zimbabwe. Antares hopes to complete a feasibility study by…
London Metal Exchange Spot closing prices in $US per tonne Date Jan 31 Jan 30 Jan 27 Jan 26 Jan 25 Copper 2977-2978 2967-2968 3002-3003 3002.5-3003.5 3020-3022 Lead 654.5-655.5 648-649 673.5-674.5 676…
Drilling by Barrick Gold (TSE) is in progress on Nebex Resources’ (ASE) 75%-owned Walsh Lake gold project in Yellowknife, N.W.T. The senior gold producer is using two drills to follow up on induced-po…
A slide in a section of pit wall at the Twin Creeks mine near Winnemucca, Nev., is expected to reduce gold production this year. Owner Santa Fe Pacific Gold (NYSE) reports that the slide brought down …
The African nation of Niger (not to be confused with Nigeria) is a landlocked country south of the Sahara Desert. The mining industry plays an important role in the economy, largely because of importa…
Initial drilling on the Copper Mountain property near Mina, Nev., has returned several oxide copper intersections. Mina Resources, an affiliate of TSE-listed Quest Capital (formerly Noramco Mining), c…
A 48-page study published by the Geological Survey Branch of the British Columbia Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources describes the geology of a large portion of the Atlin gold camp. Bul…
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