Westmin extends Battle zone
More impressive assay results were released by Westmin Resources (TSE) from recent underground drilling at the company’s Myra Falls mine property near Campbell River, B.C. The most spectacular results…
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Penoles leading private company
Within Mexicos private sector, Industrias Penoles is the acknowledged leader in the exploration game. Together with subsidiary Fresnillo, it contributed US$13 million of the US$20 million spent by pri…
Brazil
Brazil has come a long way in the last 20 years in terms of exploration services, engineering expertise and the manufacture of mining and plant equipment. Today, complete services are offered by contr…
Canadian investment in Mexico likely to increase
A research study conducted by management consulting firm A.T. Kearney finds that there is strong potential for increased investment by foreign mining companies in Mexico. The study, sponsored by the M…
PROJECT ROUNDUP (April 20, 1992)
A contract to develop the Bajo de la Alumbrera copper-gold porphyry deposit in northwestern Argentina has been negotiated by International Musto Explorations (VSE) with a quasi-government mining compa…
Chile an obvious exploration target
The most most striking aspect of Chile, the worlds leading producer of copper, is its geographical shape. A mere 200 km wide (on average), it extends for more than 5,000 km along the coastline directl…
Argentine economic reform under way
Fundamental changes in thinking about economic policy are evident in Argentina, says Domingo Cavallo, the countrys minister of the economy. Taking a historical perspective, he notes in a report he co-…
Falconbridge plans May production at Lindsley project
Commencement of production at the Thayer Lindsley project north of Sudbury, Ont., is planned for May by Falconbridge. Ore at the Blezard Twp. project consists mainly of copper and precious metals. The…
Lac de Gras rush outdoes Hemlo as continent’s largest
A diamond discovery in the Northwest Territories by Dia Met Minerals (VSE) and BHP-Utah Mines has touched off what is probably the largest staking rush in North American history, says Yellowknife mini…
GSC marks 150th year
The Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) celebrated its 150th anniversary on April 14 and to mark the event, activities are scheduled to take place across the country throughout the year. Exhibits will b…
Staking active near Kirkland Lake
The discovery of eight microdiamonds on Sudbury Contact Mines’ (TSE) Diamond Lake project east of Kirkland Lake, Ont., has sparked a staking rush in the area. Although it is too early to determine the…
Gold production falls at Bell, Williams mines
Gold production at the David Bell mine at Hemlo, Ont,. is expected to drop to 256,000 oz. this year from 283,128 oz. in 1991, Teck (TSE) says in its 1991 annual report. The mine reached its peak in 19…