1996


Minefinders hits gold at La Bolsa

Encouraging assays are reported from reverse-circulation drilling at the Bolsa property in Mexico’s Sonora state.Minefinders (VSE) says more than half of the 20 holes intersected mineralization gradin…


Rio gives nod to Smith Ranch mine

Stronger demand and better prices for uranium have prompted the U.S. subsidiary of Rio Algom (TSE) to proceed with development of its Smith Ranch uranium project in Wyoming’s Powder River basin.The pr…


Production anticipated for Mantua project

A production decision for the Mantua open-pit, gold-copper project in Cuba is pending now that a final feasibility study has been approved by the joint-venture partner of Northern Orion Explorations (…



Bolivar expects Tomi feasibility study in May

A feasibility study is under way at the Tomi gold project in Venezuela’s Bolivar state.Bolivar Goldfields (TSE) commissioned Toronto-based Kilborn to conduct the study, which is expected by mid-May.Th…


Cambior is upbeat over Cameron Lake

The Cameron Lake gold deposit in northwestern Ontario could be brought into production using bulk-mining methods, producing 1,800 tonnes daily.Such is the conclusion of an assessment by gold producer …



Procoloro raises funds and deals option on Vallejo

Procoloro Resources (ME) has given a private Quebec company, 29594785 Quebec Inc., an option to earn 45% of the Vallejo property in the Remedios district of Colombia.The 5.6-sq.-km concession has a ve…



ODDS’N’SODS — The Italian immigrant

During the 1950s, many newly arrived immigrants were hired at the fast-developing world uranium centre that was Elliott Lake, Ont. Numerous sturdy Italians made their way to the mines and gradually fo…


Ashanti Goldfields CEO to speak at CIM luncheon

Ashanti Goldfield’s 10 years of growth will be discussed by Chief Executive Officer S.E. Jonah at this month’s meeting of the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum, in Toronto. Topics…


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