Arequipa Res. advances Pierina property
With three rigs turning on the Pierina gold property in north-central Peru, Arequipa Resources (AQP-T) is half-finished a program consisting of 5,000 metres of reverse-circulation (RC) and diamond dri…
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Rio, Inmet bid for Peruvian play
Despite the recent decline in copper prices, Rio Algom (ROM-T) and Inmet Mining (IMN-T) have joined forces to bid for a large, high-grade copper prospect in the Peruvian Andes.The Antamina property, 4…
Miners head back to work at Doyon
Mining operations at Cambior’s Doyon gold mine, near Rouyn-Noranda, Que., have resumed, following negotiations with workers there.Talks held with the United Steelworkers of America resulted in the ren…
BOOK BRIEF
The Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy & Petroleum (CIM) has published a comprehensive reference on porphyry deposits of the northwestern Cordillera.Entitled Porphyry Deposits of the Northwester…
Tiomin advances Panamanian prospect
Drilling and construction by a team of more than 100 workers is under way at the Cerro Colorado copper deposit in Panama, reports property owner Tiomin Resources (TIO-T).By mid-August, Tiomin will be …
Spot prices at a glance (July 15, 1996)
Wednesday, July 10, 1996Price (US)Week’s ChangeGold*$383.40+ $0.90Silver*$ 5.12…
GSA publishes diamond report
The Geological Survey of Alberta has published the results of a study into the potential for diamond-bearing deposits in that province.Entitled The Diamond Potential of Alberta, the report includes: g…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR — Instability abroad threatens Canadian workers
Your obituary for Colin Spence does a disservice to our industry by not mentioning the cause of his death. I understand that he was shot in the leg while riding in a helicopter in the Philippines, and…
Centurion expands OK copper mine
Results from development drilling at the OK copper mine in Utah have increased proven and probable reserves to 5.3 million tons grading 0.48% copper.The property, owned by Centurion Mines (CTMC-Q) and…
Spider Resources finds diamonds in N. Ontario
The discovery of six diamonds in exposed bedrock has prompted Spider Resources (SPG-A) to secure the ground covering the occurrence near the town of Wawa, in northern Ontario.The discovery was made by…
Pathfinder tests Australian property
Up to five holes are being drilled by Pathfinder Resources (PHR-V) at the Tungaberry property in northern Queensland, Australia.The Vancouver-based company is investigating the potential for a large-t…
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