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More beeping success at Berthiaume property

Five holes are now complete at the Berthiaume property, north of Lebel-sur-Quevillon, Que., and all have intersected sulphide mineralization.The prospect was discovered by the Berthiaume syndicate, co…




Copper Rand nears feasibility stage

New drill results released by MSV Resources (MSV-T) support the theory that additional deep ore exists at the Copper Rand deposit, southeast of Chibougamau, Que.Six holes drilled on the No. 1 and No. …


Westmin reports third-quarter loss

Lower copper prices and higher operating and exploration costs contributed to a $6.2-million loss for Westmin Resources (WMI-T) during the third quarter.The loss (equivalent to 12 cents per share) com…


Ambrex to start work program at Trairao in Brazil

With a preliminary resource figure calculated at its Aripuana project in Mato Grosso state, Brazil, Ambrex Mining (AMBX-C) is preparing to start work on a second prospect, the Trairao property.Trairao…



Miners mark banner year in 49th state

The mood was upbeat at the annual general meeting of the Alaska Miners Association, held here recently — and little wonder: Exploration and development expenditures in the state reached a new high in…


Ursa Major tests Koktasjal copper-gold deposit

New diamond drill results continue to confirm gold grades at the Koktasjal copper-gold porphyry deposit in central Kazakhstan, reports Ursa Major International (URSA-C).Based on drilling carried out i…


Hecla to shut down Grouse Creek mine

Having been deemed uneconomic at current gold and silver prices, the Grouse Creek mine will be closed next year.Operator Hecla Mining (HL-N), which owns 80% of the Idaho project, is currently mining o…


KazMinCo advances gold-copper deposits

A prefeasibility study is expected by year-end for the Varvarinskoye gold-copper deposit in northern Kazakhstan, reports operator Kazakhstan Minerals (KMC.U-T).The company, also known as KazMinCo, has…


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