Blackdome Mine

Claimstaker teams with Jipangu at Blackdome mine

Privately owned Jipangu will pay $2 million for a 35% interest in the Blackdome gold mine, near Clinton, B.C. The Tokyo-based firm can increase this to 50% by spending an additional $1 million before …


Petro defaults at Blackdome

The deal is off between Petro Plus (PPV.A-A) and the owners of the Blackdome mine project, a former gold producer near Clinton, B.C.Petro Plus defaulted in making two payments totalling $1.4 million a…


Corrections (August 04, 1997)

An article on page 6 of our July 28 issue includes incorrect information regarding the operatorship and funding of the VBE-1 project. The operator of the 1997 exploration program is Columbia Yukon Res…


Petro Plus finances Blackdome

An agreement between Petro Plus (PPV.A-A) and a private Alberta company is expected to provide the necessary funds to resume operations at the Blackdome gold mine near Clinton, B.C.By month’s end, MCM…



Underground program starts at Blackdome

Underground development work is in progress at the Blackdome Mine property near Clinton, B.C.The work is being funded by Aurizon Mines (TSE) under an option agreement that enables the company to acqui…


Aurizon to gain stake in Blackdome

Gold producer Aurizon Mines (TSE) can earn up to a 55% interest in the Blackdome gold mine property near Clinton, B.C.The underground mine operated from May, 1986, to January, 1991, during which time …


Claimstaker Res. drilling Blackdome

Drilling is expected to begin on the Blackdome mine property northwest of Clinton, B.C.Claimstaker Resources (VSE) plans to test two areas, identified by surface drilling, for potential oreshoots.The …