2005


From left: Pat Bell, minister of state for mining in British Columbia, Scott Petsel, senior geologist for NovaGold Resources, at the Galore Creek gold-silver-copper project in the historic Stikine gold belt of northwestern British Columbia, 150 km northeast of Stewart.

NovaGold boosts Galore Creek resource

Vancouver — An independent firm estimates that the Galore Creek project in northwestern British Columbia has a larger gold-silver-copper resource than previously believed….



High-value diamonds for Monroe Minerals

Monroe Minerals (MMX-V) sold 2,412 carats of diamonds on a run-of-mine basis in the first quarter, reaping an average of US$443 per carat. Total proceeds were US$1.1 million….



Chile’s royalty debate enters final phase

Santiago, Chile — After two years of debate, the Chilean government’s attempt to extract extra tax revenue from the country’s powerful mining industry appears to be entering the final stage….


YGC launches drill program at Ketza River

Vancouver — Newly revived YGC Resources (YGC-T) has launched a $5-million exploration program at the dormant Ketza River gold mine property, 50 km south of Ross River, Y.T….



The Pollyanna pit at Taseko Mines' Gibraltar copper-moly operation in south-central British Columbia.

Partners overcome rocky start at Gibraltar

Williams Lake, B.C. — Whether ramping up a new mine or reviving an old one, mining companies typically encounter problems in the first few months of production. In the case of Taseko Mines


Photo by Pattie BealesEquinox Minerals personnel at the Mulandwe RC sample farm, from left: Kevin van Niekerk, vice-president investor relations and corporate development; Greg Winch, chief exploration geologist; Bruce Nisbet, vice-president exploration; Michael Richards, exploration manager for Africa; Craig Williams, president; Noel McNee, Lumwana site operations and technical manager; and Harry Michael, chief operating officer.

Equinox forges ahead at Lumwana

Solwezi, Zambia — The engineering and development contract for Equinox Minerals‘ (EQN-T) Lumwana copper project has been awarded to GRD Minproc, a unit of Australian-based


The adit at the Maggie Hays nickel mine in Western Australia.

LionOre’s growing Australian presence

Perth, Western Australia — Australia has been good for LionOre Mining International (LIM-T), but the Toronto-based company has also been a boon for Australia….


Falco buys share in Barrick’s Kabanga

An agreement with Barrick Gold (ABX-T) gives Falconbridge (FL-T) a half-interest in the Kabanga nickel deposit in northwestern Tanzania, a property Barrick inheri…


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