NEWS IN BRIEF (August 05, 1996)
Ambrex Mining (ANBX-C) reports that ground conditions have delayed drilling at its Aripuana project in Mato Grosso, Brazil. The company has added two more drills at the property and expects to have as…
News
Ontario to open Temagami to claim staking and mineral development
The Ontario government has announced a new land-use strategy aimed at developing the mineral potential of the Temagami area of central Ontario.Beginning Sept. 17, more than 100 townships, covering abo…
NDT Ventures, Takla Star cut sulphides at Nain area project– It’s not Voisey’s Bay II, but it’s a start.
NDT Ventures (NDE-V) has hit its best drill intersections to date on its Project 44 property, a joint venture with Takla Star Resources (TKR-A), just west of the Labrador town of Nain.Still, the nicke…
EDITORIAL PAGE — Indonesia recognizes the need for change
Indonesia’s economic and political regime may seem relatively stable, but recent anti-government riots in the streets of Jakarta suggest otherwise.The country is experiencing an economic boom, as evid…
Drilling starts out strong at Lexington copper-gold play
Early results from underground drilling at the Lexington copper-gold project near Grand Forks, B.C., are boosting the hopes of partners Britannia Gold (BGP-V) and Bren-Mar (BML-V).In July, the joint v…
Asquith steps up drilling at African gold properties
Several drill programs are under way on Asquith Resources’ (ASQH-C) gold properties in Africa and at home.In the Central African Republic, the junior has launched a percussion drilling program to foll…
Eldorado and HRC poised to merge
Producer Eldorado Gold (ELD-T) and exploration affiliate HRC Development (HDC-V) plan to merge into one company, which will retain the name of the former.Shareholders of Eldorado will receive one shar…
PEOPLE — GOLDEN HILL
Larry Revitt appointed vice-president, general counsel and director.
Platinova discovery ups chances for Peary Land
A zinc discovery at the Peary Land project on the northern tip of Greenland may supply the high-grade tonnage Platinova A/S (PAS-T) needs to develop the property.Drilling between the Discovery and Bea…
PEOPLE — GOLDCLIFF RES. (August 05, 1996)
Francis Whiting appointed director.
PEOPLE — GOLDBELT MANAGEMENT SERVICES
Mark Wilson appointed senior vice-president and chief financial officer.
PEOPLE — GETTY COPPER (August 05, 1996)
Robert Ginn appointed director.