Treminco drilling in western Mexico
Assay results from trenches have confirmed the presence of copper oxide mineralization on Treminco Resources’ (VSE) El Magistral property in Mexico’s Sinaloa state. The results include 0.23% copper ac…
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NEWS ROUNDUP — Eden Roc exceeds reserve projection
Having completed a drilling program at its property in Ivory Coast, Eden Roc Mineral (TSE) has surpassed its 1994 gold reserve projection of 1.4 million oz. By the end of 1994, Eden Roc had oxide rese…
NEWS ROUNDUP — New Island plans more drilling
More drilling, beginning in the spring, is planned for the Lucky Smoke gold zone in Newfoundland. New Island Minerals (ASE) of St. John’s wants to test the strike extension of the zone north to the Ke…
NEWS ROUNDUP — Junior Wildcat looks to S.E. Asia
Among the Canadian companies poised to explore for gold in the Malay Archipelago is Pacific Wildcat Resources (VSE). The junior intends to carry out work in southern Sumatra, where a 1,740-sq.-km area…
NEWS ROUNDUP — Rhino completes initial drilling
Junior Rhino Resources (VSE) has finished drilling five holes, totalling 2,000 ft., on the Ned claims near Kamloops, B.C. The program tested what is believed to be an epithermal zone over a distance o…
Nugget Res. plans drilling program
A mid-February start is planned for a drilling program at the Australian gold project of Nugget Resources (ASE). The junior’s property is in the famous Hill End district of New South Wales. President …
Greenstone financing raises $8.4 million
Latin American gold producer Greenstone Resources (TSE) has completed a 2-series convertible debenture offering valued at $8.4 million. Each series has a 5-year term and may be converted into Greensto…
Cyprus seeks El Abra funding
With a feasibility study wrapped up, Cyprus Amax Minerals (NYSE) is seeking almost US$1 billion to develop the Chilean copper project known as El Abra. The company is seeking a loan of $US700 million …
Metal Prices — FREE MARKET (January 16, 1995)
London Metal Exchange Spot closing prices in $US per tonne Date Jan. 10 Jan. 9 Jan. 6 Jan. 5 Jan. 4 Copper 3037-3038 3002-3003 2984-2985 2942-2944 2895-2896 Lead 665.50-666.50 663-664 654-655 648-649 …
Diabex, Placer intersect gold
Drill results from the Desjardins gold property, near Lebel-sur-Quevillon, Que., are providing encouragement to Diabex Resources (ME). The drilling was carried out by Placer Dome (TSE), owner of the p…
Waddy Lake finds consistency at Komis
Toronto-listed Waddy Lake Resources has released preliminary results from 19 holes drilled on its Komis gold deposit in northern Saskatchewan. The program was initiated in the hope of doubling minable…
NEWS IN BRIEF (January 16, 1995)
Cream Silver Mines (CEM:VSE) has changed its name to Cream Minerals (CMA:VSE) on a 1-new-for-5-old-share basis.