Having apparently given up on any short term rally in the price of gold, Toronto-based Falconbridge Ltd. has agreed to sell its 56.4% stake in Falconbridge Gold (TSE), to a private company controlled …
London Metal Exchange Spot closing prices in $US per tonne, except copper and lead (pounds sterling per tonne) Date Apr 14 Apr 13 Apr 10 Apr 9 Apr 8 Copper 1241-1242 1245-1246 1252-1253 1270-1271 1264…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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-…
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…
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…
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…
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