Kennecott tests Vega kimberlite discovery
Kennecott Canada Exploration has completed two holes on the new Vega kimberlite discovery at the Ice claims in the Northwest Territories.The vertically drilled discovery hole intersected a 44.8-metre-…
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Sunshine advances Pirquitas project
Sunshine Mining & Refining (SSC-N) has received a bankable feasibility study for the Pirquitas silver-tin project in northwestern Argentina.The study concludes that the operation is capable of produci…
River hits bonanza grades
Underground drilling at the Eagle River gold mine, near Wawa, Ont., has returned spectacular results for River Gold Mines (RIV-T).Eleven holes drilled to test mineralization below the No. 6 zone inter…
EuroZinc cuts good grades at Aljustrel
Drill results from the Feitais deposit on the formerly producing Aljustrel property in southern Portugal bode well for EuroZinc Mining (EZM-V).The newly formed company — an amalgamation of two Vancou…
EDITORIAL & OPINION — COMMENTARY — Canada’s mining metropolis
People who live and work in mining communities across Canada are acutely aware of the impact mining has on their daily lives. They know that mining brings new citizens, knowledge and prosperity to the…
MINING MARKETS & INVESTMENT NEWS — U.S. MARKETS — Dow cracks 11,000, recedes
The Dow Jones industrial average broke through the 11,000 level one month after surpassing 10,000, but could not hold its position. It ended the April 26-May 4 report period up 54.4 points, or 0.5%, a…
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PEOPLE — Great Western (May 03, 1999)
Wayne Schigol appointed director.
PEOPLE — Galleria (May 03, 1999)
Gerard Edwards appointed director.
CORRECTION (May 03, 1999)
In our March 15 issue, we incorrectly stated that that certain executives of Kit Resources (KIT-T) had disposed of their options, when in fact they cancelled them.John Zigarlick was actually granted 1…
PEOPLE — Polymet (May 03, 1999)
Leslie Landefeld appointed director of investor relations.
PEOPLE — Orion (May 03, 1999)
Peter Workum appointed president and director; Theo Henning, Robert McPherson and Douglas Street appointed directors.