Project boosts search for uranium in Alberta
EXTECH IV study sees potential for unconformity-type depositsApproximately 10% of the Athabasca Basin is in northeastern Alberta, but this region has yet to yield a uranium deposit comparable in size …
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EXTECH IV brings co-op spirit to Athabasca Basin
According to government figures, the amount of nuclear energy used in the production of world electrical power between 1971 and 1990 jumped more than eight times, from 2% to 17%. In 2001, Saskatchewan…
Metallic chases Nevada high grade
Determined to achieve mid-tier producer status in a few years, Reno-based Metallic Ventures (MVG-T) is exploring three advanced-stage gold projects in Nevada.Chief among these is the historic Esmerald…
De Beers processes Fort la Corne sample
Vancouver — Kensington Resources (KRT-V) reports that Anglo American’s (AAUK-Q) diamond unit, De Beers Canada Exploration, has completed heavy mineral separation on a mini-bulk sample taken last year…
Masuparia drills Greywacke
Vancouver — Masuparia Gold (MPG-V) is considering developing a small open-pit gold mine on the Greywacke Lake property northeast of La Ronge, Sask.The announcement is based on results from a series o…
Cameco, partners buy BE’s Bruce Power interest
The world’s largest uranium producer is adding to its portfolio of downstream uranium assets.Just before the Christmas break, Saskatoon-based Cameco (CCO-T) joined forces with TransCanada PipeLines (T…
PEOPLE (December 02, 2002)
Axmin — Craig Banfield appointed secretary.Cameco — Gerald Grandey appointed CEO.Cumberland — Kerry Curtis appointed interim president and CEO; Walter Segsworth appointed co-chairman.
Quebec gold juniors still on the move
Rouyn-Noranda, Que. — The annual convention of the Quebec Prospectors’ Association, held here recently in the heart of the Abitibi, is shining a spotlight on the many exploration and development proj…
Friedland leading the charge in the land of Genghis Khan
The discovery by Ivanhoe Mines (IVN-T) of the world class copper-gold bearing porphyry system at Turquoise Hill in Mongolia’s remote South Gobi region highlights the untapped mineral exploration poten…
TSE Short Positions (September 16, 2002)
Short positions outstanding at August 31, 2002Larger individual positions includeAgnico-Eagle 5,666,766 up 93,471; Barrick 8,356,953 down 619,950; Bema 3,540,974 up 128,100; Bras…
TSE Short Positions (August 26, 2002)
Short positions outstanding at August 15, 2002Larger individual positions includeAber Diamond Corporation 301647 down 88375; Agnico-Eagle Mines Ltd. 5573295 down 293714; Atacama Minerals Corp.
De Beers confirms commitment to Canada
Although its roots are in South Africa, De Beers believes the emphasis given to Canadian diamond exploration is fully justified. Last year, Canada accounted for 40% of the US$73 million the company sp…