Barrick testing Diablillos
Gold-silver mineralization is evident in eight of the first 11 reverse-circulation holes drilled by Barrick Gold (ABX-T) on the Oculto zone at the Diablillos property in Argentina’s Salta province.Bar…
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THE GLOBAL SEARCH FOR GOLD SPECIAL — Bre-X discovery launches gold rush in Indonesia
The discovery by Bre-X Minerals (BXM-T) of millions of ounces of the yellow metal at its Busang property in East Kalimantan has induced mining companies the world over to flock to Indonesia.During the…
THE GLOBAL SEARCH FOR GOLD SPECIAL — Juniors keep exploration alive in Nevada
The operations of major, high-profile companies continue to account for most of the publicity generated by Nevada’s Carlin and Battle Mountain trends. Equally active, however, is a host of smaller exp…
Barrick buys into Arequipa
Shareholders of Arequipa Resources (AQP-T) have tendered 93% of the outstanding shares of the company under the terms of the offer from Barrick Gold (ABX-T).Most Arequipa shareholders opted for the sh…
THE GLOBAL SEARCH FOR GOLD SPECIAL — Quebec’s James Bay region draws junior gold-hunters
Much of the gold exploration news coming from Quebec is being generated by projects in the volcanic belts in the James Bay region, roughly 300 km north of Matagami.Small in comparison to the greenston…
STOCK MARKETS — TSE edges higher after 2-week run
The Toronto Stock Exchange closed a little higher over the period Aug.21-27, following a 2-day slide that took away some of the gains made in an 8-day upward run.The TSE 300 composite index was 22.99 …
STOCK MARKETS — Foreign plays keep VSE active
The Vancouver Stock Exchange composite index was up 13.92 points over the report period ended Aug. 27 to close at 1,211.95, while the resource index slipped 9.85 points to 2,420.11.Partners Oro Belle …
THE GLOBAL SEARCH FOR GOLD SPECIAL — Barrick boosts exploration spending
Exploration spending by Barrick Gold (ABX-T) increased to US$31.1 million in the first six months of this year, compared with expenditures of US$18.2 million in the first half of 1995.In a bid to incr…
THE GLOBAL SEARCH FOR GOLD SPECIAL — Yamana explores targets in Indonesia and Argentina
Exploration programs are in full swing at properties held by Yamana Resources (YRI-T) in Indonesia, Argentina and Paraguay. Having raised $21 million in a recent road show, the junior is well-position…
THE GLOBAL SEARCH FOR GOLD SPECIAL — Junior companies converge on West African prospects
The political and economic reforms sweeping the African continent continue to attract an increasing number of North American gold exploration companies.The yellow metal has been mined in West Africa f…
Junior mining companies flock to Zaire
Zaire has suddenly emerged as a popular destination for Canadian mining capital as an increasing number of juniors sign agreements for exploration and development in the Central African country.Alhoug…
Northern Miner to host 2nd Southeast Asian mining show
Southeast Asia continues to attract mining companies from around the world, and its already-proven deposits and potential will be the focus of the second annual Southeast Asian Mining Conference and E…