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Century eyes Sigma revival (February 07, 2005)
Drill results suggest grades at the Sigma mine in Val d’Or, Que., are up to 20% higher than estimated in due diligence work….
Trade Winds pulls gold at Detour (February 07, 2005)
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Record year for Cordilleran Roundup
Vancouver — The Mineral Exploration Roundup conference, held recently in Vancouver, attracted a record 5,200 delegates, compared with 3,900 registered delegates in early 2004….
BHP to drill in Manitoba
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Uranium market update
The nuclear fuel supply chain and the reliability of supply, especially of natural uranium concentrates (U3O8), continue to be hot topics of discussion in the uranium industry, owing mostly to increas…
Loulo development under way
Two large ball mills began their journey to the Loulo gold project in Mali in mid-January, as part of the construction program on the mine….
Samira Hill, Niger’s first gold mine, hits its strike
The start of commercial production at the Samira Hill gold mine is cause for celebration for two Canadian mining companies, each of which holds a 40% stake in the open-pit operation. It’s also a miles…
Partners swing into high gear at Essakan
Vancouver — Partners
Red Back fast-tracks Chirano
Vancouver — With construction well under way, the Chirano mine is set to become Ghana’s first new gold producer of the decade. Startup is slated for August or September….
Apollo sees more Black Fox high-grade
Vancouver —
African Gold Group active in Ghana
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