1997


Wheaton turns its attention to Costa Rica

Toronto-based Wheaton River Minerals (WRM-T) has added nearly 2 million oz.to its gold mineral base by acquiring the Bellavista gold project in Costa Rica from Minera Rayrock (MRN.Z-T).Wheaton conclud…


First Quantum to acquire International Ballater

Copper producer First Quantum Minerals (FM-V) will acquire junior gold producer International Ballater Resources (IBA-V).Under terms of the deal, which is expected to close in December, one Quantum sh…


Crew Development picks up Zambian copper-cobalt mine

The Canadian-South African Consortium, in which Crew Development (CRU-T) holds a 48% direct and indirect interest, has acquired the Chibuluma copper-cobalt project from state-owned Zambia Consolidated…


Birch Mountain hits sulphides at Swift River

Drilling at Birch Mountain Resources’ (BMD-A) 12,000-ha Swift River property in southern Yukon has encountered sulphide mineralization in three of nine drill holes.Last summer’s exploration program in…






World exploration salaries at comparable levels

A survey suggests that salaries for those employed in the upper levels of exploration are consistent throughout many countries that have a substantial mining industry.Salaries for exploration professi…




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