Companies (October 26, 1998)
Aber ResourcesAlta GoldAltius MineralsArgentina GoldAtna ResourcesBarrick GoldBHP MineralsBolidenBuchans RiverCaledonia MiningCamecoCanaco ResourcesChesbar ResourcesComincoCopperQuestDarnley Bay Resou…
Dia Met Minerals Ltd
Ottawa appoints valuator
Canada’s Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development has appointed privately held Diamonds International Canada (Dican) as its official diamond valuator for the determination of federal and …
DIAMONDS — Chronology of Ekati
* 1983 — Chuck Fipke forms Dia Met Minerals.* 1989 — Fipke finds traces of diamond indicator minerals near Lac de Gras in the Northwest Territories. He proceeds to stake claims in the area.* 1990 –…
MINING MARKETS & INVESTMENT NEWS — EASTERN MARKETS — Gold rally takes a breather as base metal miners gain ground
The shine was off the precious metals this past week, with gold dropping $2.25 to US$296.60 per oz., platinum slumping $5.50 to US$340.50 per oz., palladium slipping $5 to US$276 per oz. and silver sl…
DIAMOND PAGE — Archangel to explore in Finland
Archangel Diamond (AAD-V) has signed an agreement with a subsidiary of Popular Resources (PPX-V) to explore for diamonds in southern Finland.The agreement affects 39 claims, or 3,200 acres, near Oulo,…
Companies (October 05, 1998)
Aber ResourcesAfrican GemstonesAlberta EnergyAllican ResourcesAmerican CopperAmeridex MineralsApex Silver MinesArchangel DiamondAriel ResourcesAsarcoAshton Mining of CanadaAsia SapphiresAt…
Dia Met finds seven new kimberlite pipes — Ekati mine scheduled to open in mid-October
Exploration drilling on the Ekati mine site project in the Northwest Territories has identified seven additional kimberlite pipes, raising to 107 the number found there to date.Six of the seven pipes …
Companies (September 21, 1998)
Aber ResAgnico-EagleAscot ResourcesAurizon MinesAuspex MineralsBarrick GoldBattle Mtn GoldBlack Hawk MgBroken HillBro-X MineralsCambiorComaplex MinComincoCumberland ResDayton MiningDenis…
Bulk sampling adds lustre to Snap Lake
Over the course of the past two years, Winspear Resources (WSP-V) has encountered a complex kimberlite dyke and breccia system in and around Snap Lake at the Camsell Lake property within an area measu…
SUPPLIERS NEWS ROUNDUP — Simons finds engineering partner in NWT
Simons Mining Group and Aboriginal Engineering Ltd. (AEL) have signed an agreement in anticipation of increased development activity in the diamond district of the Northwest Territories.The fit is a c…
MINING MARKETS & INVESTMENT NEWS — EASTERN MARKETS — Global markets take roller-coaster ride
Markets around the world were rocked during the Aug. 26-Sept. 1 report period as trading sessions saw maximum volatility and volume.Jittery North American markets sunk several percentage points on Aug…
DIAMOND PAGE — SouthernEra options Yamba Lake
Work program slated to begin after data compilationA preliminary agreement with three junior companies sets the stage for SouthernEra Resources (SUF-T) to acquire a 51% interest in the Yamba Lake diam…