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Platexco eyes PGM property
Platexco (PTX-T) is conducting a US$1.7-million bankable feasibility study at its Winnaarshoek platinum- palladium-rhodium-gold property on the eastern limb of the Bushveld igneous complex in South Af…
Gov’ts open Nunavut geoscience base — Office part of federal effort to support northern mineral projects
A new geoscience centre in Iqualuit, Nunavut, will be instrumental in helping that region discover and exploit its mineral potential, say the three government partners involved in the project.Natural …
Valerie completes due diligence
Having completed its due diligence, junior Valerie Gold Resources (VLG-V) is proceeding with exploration of the Santa Barbara gold-copper project in Ecuador.Valerie can earn a half-interest in the pro…
Union Miniere buys stake in America Mineral Fields
By way of a $22-million private placement, Brussels-based major Union Miniere is acquiring a 20% interest in America Mineral Fields (AMZ-T), part owner of the stalled Kolwezi copper-cobalt tailings pr…
Guinea feasibility study positive for Semafo
A feasibility study on the Jean-Gobele gold project in east-central Guinea has concluded that a 55,000-oz.-per-year open pit mine would be profitable at a gold price of US$260 per oz.Commissioned by o…
Moydow and Normandy explore Ntotoroso property
Dublin-based Moydow Mines International (MOY-T) and Normandy Mining (NDY-T) are wrapping up a 300-hole drilling campaign that has substantially extended Zone E at the partners’ Ntotoroso property in G…
WESTERN MARKETS — Composite makes steady gains on VSE
The Vancouver Stock Exchange composite index continued its bullish charge during the report period ended Oct. 5, rising 5.73 points, or 1.4%, to finish the week at 422.63. The mining index broke the 3…
Pele Mountain starts program
An agreement with Battle Mountain Gold (BMC-T) sets the stage for Pele Mountain Resource (PELE-C) to test a bulk sample from its wholly owned WAWA gold project in Ontario.The junior has already starte…
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