Books in Review Property transactions and exploration activity

With high prices for developed gold properties in the U.S. dampening the ardor for acquisitions, there is a renewed interest on the part of mining companies in acquiring less-developed properties. Metals Economics Group has prepared a study detailing current transaction values and trends for early-stage U.S. gold properties. Current U.S. Gold Exploration Agreements is meant to provide information on transactions that can be used to make negotiating points in specific discussions and to also serve as a source of initial information on potential property acquisitions by providing a listing of current exploration projects.

For more information contact: Metals Economic Group, Cogswell Tower, Suite 804, 2000 Barrington Street, P.O. Box 2206, Halifax, N.S. B3J 3C4 (902) 429-2880.