De Beers completes sample
De Beers Canada Exploration has collected additional mini-bulk drill samples from two of the highest-value pipes at the Kennady Lake joint venture in the Northwest Territories. The wholly owned subsid…
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Diamondex uncovers kimberlite at King
Diamondex Resources (DSP-V) is adding a third rig to its wholly owned King property in the Northwest Territories, where a $2.7-million program is testing a possible downdip extension of the Snap Lake …
Drilling heats up at LDG
De Beers Canada Exploration has begun drill-testing at least three targets on the LDG (formerly Thor) diamond property in the Northwest Territories.The project covers 500 sq. km near Lac de Gras, abou…
More stones at Fort la Corne
Based on results from last year’s bulk-sampling of two kimberlites at the Fort la Corne project in Saskatchewan, partners Kensington Resources (KRT-V) and De Beers Consolidated Mines (DBRSY-Q) are c…
PDAC showcases global mining
Delegates attending the annual convention of the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) in Toronto seemed more optimistic about their industry’s prospects, despite weakness in metal pri…
Marum seeks Manitoba diamonds
Marum Resources (MMU-V) and Consolidated Oasis Resources (CSI-M) are among the juniors to have picked up ground in the heart of Manitoba’s diamond play.Marum struck a deal with Indicator Explorations …
De Beers hires AMEC to help with Snap Lake
De Beers Canada, a subsidiary of De Beers Consolidated Mines, has selected Toronto-based engineering firm AMEC as its construction management partner at the $300-million Snap Lake diamond project in t…
De Beers expands Ontario search
De Beers Canada Exploration has signed an exploration agreement with Spider Resources (SPQ-V) and partner KWG Resources on a piece of ground covering 13,000 sq. km in the James Bay Lowlands of norther…
CDNX continues upswing (March 12, 2001)
Vancouver — The mining index took centre stage on Canada’s junior exchange during the report period ended March 6 as it broke through the 6,000 mark. The Canadian Venture Exchange (CDNX) composite in…
Valerie moves into Manitoba
With diamond exploration heating up in Manitoba, Valerie Gold Resources (VLG-V) has joined the fray and optioned a 165-sq.-km property, 35 km east of Gillam.The junior can earn a 100% interest in the …
CDNX slides into bear territory
Vancouver — Canada’s junior exchange saw losses on all indices except oil and gas during the report period ended Feb. 27. The Canadian Venture Exchange dropped 48.04, or 1.5%, to finish the week at 3…
Analysts select 10 juniors
Times have been tough for the mining sector these past three years. Liquidity remains a critical problem, with speculative investors nibbling selectively at drill hole stories but, for the most part, …