2004


Cameco to build mine in Kazakstan

Saskatoon-based Cameco (CCO-T) and the National Atomic Co. of Kazakstan plan to spend some US$38 million to bring the Inkai uranium deposit in that country into commercial production in 2007.


Photo by John CummingClearing the ground for a leach pad at Bellavista in Costa Rica.

Glencairn confirms gold at Santa Pancha

Glencairn Gold () has cut multiple high-grade intersections during infill and confirmation drilling into the Santa Pancha vein system on the El Limon gold mine property in Nicaragua.


Goldeye casts eye on Sonia

Following positive early sampling results, Goldeye Explorations (GGY-V) plans to open an exploration drift on the Sonia gold and silver prospect in central Chile.


First Point hits target at Rio Luna

Vancouver — Drilling by First Point Minerals (FPX-V) at the Rio Luna property in Nicaragua has intersected a stockwork zone of high-grade gold mineralization near the surface. The 2,000-metre, 15-hole program is testing the Bal…


Drilling continues at Mount Polley (April 12, 2004)

With assay results in hand from an additional 21 holes, Imperial Metals () is expected to release an updated reserve and resource statement for its wholly owned Mount Polley copper-gold project in central British Columbia.



Inca Pacific explores copper deposits in Peru

What a difference a year can make, especially for those involved in the mining and exploration business. In 2002, commodity prices were languishing and the treasuries of most companies were dwindling. These factors combined to stall exploration on…


Kimber updates Carmen resource

Vancouver-based Kimber Resources () has revised its resource estimate for the Carmen deposit on the past-producing Monterde property in Mexico’s Chihuahua state.





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