Native co-operation key for future
In the 20th century, the government has entered into treaties with Aboriginal peoples, mainly in northern regions, in response to settlement and mineral discoveries. In 1982, the country underwent sig…
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Gabriel on trail of Transylvanian treasure
A junior company holding a land package with 15 known mineral deposits, three working mines and several dumps is bound to attract attention. Mike Jones of T. Hoare Canaccord is one of a growing number…
INDEX (December 13, 1999)
Anglo American1Ashanti Goldfields16Asia Minerals3Barnato Exploration1Blackstone Resources15Broken Hill Proprietary13Cambior16Cnsldtd Afric…
Namibian Minerals secures Nam II funds
A US$25-million loan paves the way for Namibian Minerals (NMR-T) to build a second offshore diamond mining platform and recovery plant.HSBC Equator Bank and Nedbank Africa (a division of Nedcor Bank) …
Wolfden, Jonpol test Pickle Crow property
Partners Wolfden Resources (WOLF-C) and Jonpol Explorations (JON-T) continue to test the past-producing Pickle Crow gold mine property, 12 km northeast of Pickle Lake in northwestern Ontario.By year-e…
Surprise bid for Dukat
Vancouver — Plans by Pan American Silver (PAA-T) to start up the Dukat mine in far eastern Russia by mid-2000 have been derailed by another bidder for the Dukat mill building.At an auction held by ag…
Asia Minerals sets sights on Copperstone
Vancouver — Asia Minerals (AMP-V) is endeavouring to acquire the remaining 75% interest in the Copperstone joint venture in western Arizona. The vendor is Arctic Precious Metals, a wholly owned subsi…
South African group to consolidate under JCI banner
South Africa’s JCI group has unveiled a massive restructuring that will consolidate its various gold assets under a single entity, named JCI Ltd., which will be listed and domiciled in Toronto by next…
Book traces Ottawa mines
The Mines of Ottawa: A guide to the mineral deposits of Southeastern Ontario and Southwestern Quebecby John E. Udd, Ph.D.Published by CJ Multi-Media Inc.89 Ridgefi…
Miramar buys into Hope Bay project
Vancouver — Vancouver-based Miramar Mining (MAE-T) has inked a deal with Cambiex Exploration (CBX-T) to acquire a half-interest in the Hope Bay gold project in Nunavut.Miramar currently operates the …
Tandem drills Tilly Lake
Toronto-based Tandem Resources (TDM-M) has begun drill-testing showings of copper, gold and silver at its Tilly Lake property in northwestern Ontario.The showings occur in a 300-metre-long-by-30-metre…
Hornby Bay ponders JV
Junior Hornby Bay Exploration (HBBY-C) is courting three unnamed companies to evaluate the diamond potential of 210,434 ha it holds in western Nunavut.Overseeing the discussions is newly appointed boa…