Ivanhoe’s S&K mine set to expand
Ivanhoe Mines (IVN-T) will proceed with a 40% expansion of its half-owned S&K copper mine in central Myanmar.The US$7-million expansion, to be funded by cash flow, will see annual production capacity …
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LATIN AMERICA — Vista allows locals to mine gold in Bolivia
Mine at your own risk.That was the message sent by Vista Gold (VGZ-X) in September after the company permitted local miners to enter the Capa Circa mine in Bolivia to process tailings and mine surface…
LATIN AMERICA — Anglo’s Aripuana deal to go ahead
Following a due-diligence investigation, the Brazilian subsidiary of Anglo American (AAUK-Q) is going ahead with a joint-venture deal with Karmin Exploration (KARM-C) on the Aripuana property in north…
LATIN AMERICA — NEWS ROUNDUP — Franco seeks Don Mario royalty
Orvana Minerals (ORV-T) has signed an agreement granting Franco-Nevada Mining (FN-T) the option to buy a 2.5% net smelter royalty on production from the Don Mario gold-copper project in eastern Bolivi…
LATIN AMERICA — North options property
Australia’s North Ltd. and Spokane, Wash.-based Metalline Mining (MMGG-O) have formed a joint venture to explore the Sierra Mojada zinc project in the northeastern Mexican state of Coahuila.North can …
COMMENTARY — Gold deal restores confidence
The agreement signed in September by the European Central Bank and the central banks of most European nations transforms the gold market in several ways, according to the World Gold Council.First, alt…
PEOPLE — Major General (October 18, 1999)
William Coulter appointed president.
PEOPLE — Intercontinental Mining
Michael Gautreau appointed president and director; John Frank appointed director.
PEOPLE — Golden Tiger (October 18, 1999)
Ludger Kohmascher and Richard Frawley appointed directors.
PEOPLE — Golden Thunder (October 18, 1999)
Christopher Fung and Michael Ly appointed directors.
PEOPLE — Cons. Thunderbird
Ole Jensen, Bill Monkman, Peter Dekur, Alfred Turton and Dalton DuPasquier appointed directors.