Quebec creates research group
Quebec’s Ministry of Natural Resources has joined with several mining companies to create Corem, a mineral research consortium related to the government’s Centre de recherche minerale (CRM) in Ste-Foy…
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McWatters plans expansion
To pay down debts and expand its Sigma operations in Val d’Or, Que., McWatters Mining (MCW-T) intends to raise more than $15 million via a rights offering to its sharehlders.The gold miner has already…
Three-pronged merger gets nod from regulators
Shareholders of three companies — Crew Development (CRU-T), Botswana Diamondfields (BWD-V) and Norwegian-based Mindex — have approved the establishment of an internationally listed, multi-commodity …
Francisco Gold boosts resource in Mexico
Junior Francisco Gold (FGX-V) has increased the minable resource at El Sauzal, its project in northern Mexico.Situated 13 km west of Batopilas in Chihuahua state, the property contains a reserve of 20…
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Optimists prevail
Pessimism about the human condition sells, providing chilling fodder for literature, movies and the evening news. For example, scientific studies that predict ecological or natural disasters have almo…
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Drilling disappoints for Coral
Drilling at the Robertson property in the Crescent Valley area of central Nevada has proved disappointing for Coral Gold (CLH-V).Under an exploration agreement, Cortez Gold Mines, which operates the n…
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Summo options copper deposit
Summo Minerals (SMA-T) will acquire the Terrazas copper-zinc project in Chihuahua state, Mexico, in return for paying US$3 million and spending at least US$2 million on exploration.The vendor retains …