Reduced PGM content at W. Bushveld project
Vancouver — A new study indicates a 20% reduction in the number of ounces of platinum group metals contained in the Western Bushveld property in South Africa….
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Platinum Group expands Western Bushveld project
Vancouver — The resource at the Western Bushveld project in South Africa has increased markedly….
Western Bushveld JV gets resource boost
Vancouver – Platinum Group Metals (PTM-V) has seen an increase in the PGM resource on its 37%-owned Western Bushvel…
LionOre, Dalrymple plan Aussie nuptials (June 09, 2003)
The directors of Australian junior Dalrymple Resources have agreed to an all-stock merger deal with joint-venture partner LionOre Mining International (LIM-T).Under the deal, Dalrymple shareholders wo…
PFN, Freegold ink deal with Lonmin
Vancouver — Harry Barr-led Pacific North West Capital (PFN-T) and Freegold Ventures (ITF-V) have entered into an agreement with London-based Lonmin, the world’s third-largest primary producer…
LionOre’s bottom line bolstered
Vancouver — A stellar performance by the Australian operations LionOre Mining International (LIM-T) catapulted the nickel and gold miner to a profitable first quarter.The company earned US$9.1 millio…
US House passes silver study
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed legislation that includes a provision for a 3-year study on the potential use of silver and gold in industrial and automotive catalytic processes. The stud…
Record output powers Rio Narcea turnaround
Buoyed by record gold production from its El Valle mine in Spain, Rio Narcea Gold Mines (RNG-T) staged an impressive turnaround in 2002, earning US$9.7 million.The earnings translate into US13 per sh…
Drilling extends River Valley mineralization (April 28, 2003)
Results from a stepout hole at the River Valley property, near Sudbury, Ont., indicate potential for expanding the Dana North deposit.Partners Pacific North West Capital (PFN-T) and Anglo American Pla…
South Africans target platinum in Zimbabwe
Vancouver — Over the past decade, platinum miners have been eager to advance known deposits on Zimbabwe’s Great Dyke, home to the world’s second-largest reserve of platinum. However, a strong nationa…
PGM Ltd. cuts UG-2 at Elandsfontein
Vancouver — Drilling at Platinum Group Metals’ (PTM-V) Elandsfontein property in South Africa has intercepted the UG-2 platinum reef at shallow depths.Four drill holes cut the reef at depths of less …
Inco gives green light for Voisey’s Bay
After much political wrangling with the provincial government, Inco (N-T) is finally proceeding with initial development of the Voisey’s Bay nickel-copper-cobalt project in Newfoundland and Labrador. …