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Ashton and Soquem size up Renard
Having demonstrated the commercial potential of the Renard group of kimberlitic bodies in north-central Quebec by recovering large diamonds at encouraging grades, Ashton Mining of Canada (ACA-T) and p…
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…
Ashton still bullish on Otish Mountains
Six years of regional reconnaissance exploration by Ashton Mining of Canada (ACA-T) and Soquem in the eastern Superior Craton of northern Quebec paid off in the fall of 2001 with the discovery of two …
Ashton finds third kimberlitic body in Otish Mountains
A new kimberlite belt is emerging in the Otish Mountains region of north-central Quebec, as demonstrated by the discovery of a third kimberlitic body by partners Ashton Mining of Canada (ACA-T) and So…
Dia Bras starts Banankoro diamond search
A small private placement is funding Dia Bras Exploration’s (DIB-V) search for diamonds in Guinea.The Montreal-based junior acquired the right to earn a 60% interest in the Banankoro permit, which cov…
CDNX continues bull run (January 14, 2002)
Vancouver — Canada’s junior exchange continued its bull run during the week ended Jan 8. The Standard & Poor’s-CDNX composite index jumped 47.75 points, or 4.6%, and closed at 1,084.34.Donner Mineral…
Otish Mountains diamond play heats up
Confirmation that two “kimberlitic” discoveries in the Otish Mountains region of north-central Quebec are diamondiferous has focused attention on the area.Prior to the Christmas holidays, Ashton Minin…
CDNX starts 2002 on bullish note
Vancouver — Canada’s junior exchange kicked off 2002 with a holiday rally led by junior explorers. The Standard and Poor’s-Canadian Venture Exchange Composite Index jumped 58.1 points, or 5.9%, and c…
Canyon raises stakes at Briggs
Vancouver — Colorado-based Canyon Resources (CAU-X) has inked a deal with Franco-Nevada Mining (FN-T) to pick up a 2% net smelter royalty (NSR) on the first 175,000 oz. of gold produced from its Brig…
Sirios finances exploration
Junior Sirios Resources (SOI-M) has completed the first portion of a public financing, raising $569,000 by placing 554 A units and 15 B units.As a result, more than 2.8 million shares will be issued a…
EXPLORATION ’99 – Quebec’s northern frontier awakens — New discoveries boost potential of Eastmain, La Grande belts
Special to The Northern MinerYears of mapping, sampling and drilling may finally be paying off for juniors determined to make an economic discovery in the underexplored frontier of northern Quebec.Two…