KEGS funds Limion scholarship
The Canadian Exploration and Geophysicists Society (KEGS) has announced a geophysical scholarship in the name of Heikki Limion, a chief geophysicist for Toronto-based Newmont Exploration, who died in …
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New Mooikloof target for De Beers, Vaaldiam
Sampling on three follow-up grids by Vaaldiam Resources (VRL-V) has turned up a new kimberlite target on the Mooikloof property, situated along South Africa’s border with Botswana, about 350 km north …
Odds ‘n’ sods: A tribute to my father
The Pronto mine proved to be an integral and necessary chapter of the Elliot Lake story. Because of the mine’s relatively small-sized orebody and location, it was quickly overshadowed by the larger an…
BC Geological Survey organizes Cordilleran field trip
The British Columbia Geological Survey and the University of Victoria are organizing a 10-day field trip, beginning May 13, to examine several mineral deposits in the province’s southern region and no…
Aussie miner seeks damages from contractor
Denver — Australia’s Equatorial Mining has filed suit against consulting giant Kvaerner, seeking US$145 million in damages after the Tonopah copper mine in southern Nevada failed to live up to expect…
Phelps Dodge slashes output
Denver — As anticipated, Phelps Dodge (PD-N) will cut copper production at operations in New Mexico and Arizona in response to higher energy costs.Most of the cutbacks will occur at the Chino operati…
Feasibility complete at Ntotoroso
Equal partners Moydow Mines International and Normandy Mining (NDY-T) have completed a feasibility study at their Ntotoroso gold property in Ghana.Prepared by Perth, Australia-based Lycopodium, the st…
Anglo seeks to boot Anaconda management
Anaconda Nickel’s controlling shareholder, Anglo American (AAUK-Q), has finally blown a fuse over the slow progress of Anaconda’s Murrin Murrin nickel project in Western Australia, and is seeking a sh…
Gold Funds (April 02, 2001)
Gold Funds as of March 22, 2001Dundee Precious MetalsCentral FundNet Value$12.06$5.27Price…
White House rethinks land regulations
Denver — The administration of U.S. President George W. Bush has heeded pleas by the mining industry and suspended implementation of new rules that deal with hardrock mining on public land.Through th…
Miramar posts loss despite improved mining
The Con and Giant mines, operated by Miramar Mining (MAE-T), exceeded expectations during the last quarter of 2000, allowing the company to generate positive cash flow from operations despite low gold…
Taseko considers refinery for Gibraltar
Preliminary results from pilot-plant metallurgical tests have prompted Taseko Mines (TKO-V) to proceed with a feasibility study for a copper refinery that could revive the dormant Gibraltar copper min…