Golden Bear mine prepares to reopen
The Golden Bear mine in northwestern British Columbia is poised to reopen this summer, following a positive feasibility study for a proposed heap-leach operation.The study, which was conducted on the …
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Outokumpu advances Aussie nickel find
An exceptionally high-grade nickel deposit in Western Australia has been advanced to the feasibility study stage by partners Outokumpu and Mining Project Investors.Discovered in the fall of 1995, the …
Curator placement will advance Boleo
A private placement of 400,000 units at $12.50 each will net $4.7 million for International Curator (TSE) after commissions.The units include a share and half a warrant, with each whole warrant good f…
St. Genevieve spreads wings
Already a force in Ethiopian mineral exploration, St. Genevieve Resources (TSE) has been granted a large new concession with placer gold potential.The Serkole concession, situated in Ethiopia’s Benish…
Esperanza to be explored in 1996
A major exploration program on the Esperanza gold property in Costa Rica will be carried out this year.Lyon Lake Mines (ME) reports that the program will cover all four of its concessions, which total…
Drilling starts at Nettogami Lake
A drill program by Leader Mining International (ASE) will test the mineral potential of the Nettogami Lake project in northern Ontario.A total of 18-20 holes are planned for the Nettogami Basin, which…
Eldorado adds to Energold holdings
By purchasing 3.2 million shares of Energold Mining (VSE) in a private transaction, Eldorado (TSE) has boosted its stake in the company to 48.8% from 16.16%.In doing so, Eldorado is positioning itself…
Fancamp explores Gemsbok base-metal property in Botswana
Vancouver-listed Fancamp Resources has kicked off the first phase of its exploration program on the Gemsbok base-metal property in southwestern Botswana.The 1.6-million-acre, wholly owned property for…
Sulliden expands in Newfoundland
Exploration and development activity is picking up steam in Newfoundland’s Baie-Verte Peninsula. A Quebec-junior, Exploration Sulliden (ME), recently expanded its holdings in the region by acquiring a…
Guyanor and Cambior drill Dorlin gold property in French Guiana
Toronto-listed partners Guyanor Ressources and Cambior have started drilling the Dorlin gold property in French Guiana.The companies are carrying out a 1,600-metre, small-diameter program to test the …
ODDS’N’SODS — The tragic disappearance of OTriple S’ Saxon
Stanley S. Saxon, known affectionately as “Triple S”, was a tall, personable man, as well-known in northern Ontario for the role he played in managing the Aunor gold prospect, near Timmins, as he was …
Encanto prospect proves promising for Peruvian Gold
Preliminary trenching on the Encanto gold porphyry prospect on the Bonita concession in Ecuador is returning encouraging numbers for Peruvian Gold (VSE).The junior can earn a 60% interest in the prope…