Gold zones confirmed at Dossi project
Kinbauri Gold (CDN) drills have hit gold in laterite and at depth in oxidized bedrock at the Dossi gold project in Burkina Faso.Kinbauri, which can earn a 65% interest in the 314-sq.-km project from M…
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Meetings (April 22, 1996)
MEETINGSApril 29, Ansell Lake April 29, Even Res. April 29, Golden Bear April 29, Highgrade April 29, Match Capital April 29, Norcen Energy April 29, PMA Res. April 29, Share Mines & Oils April 29, Ve…
STOCK MARKETS — Chilean find boosts trading on western markets
It has been said that nothing drives the Vancouver Stock Exchange better than hot drill results. And that was the case this week, when Arizona Star Resource reported an impressive, high-grade intersec…
LATIN AMERICAN SPECIAL — Crystallex Int’l upgrades operations at its Albino open-pit gold project
Uncertainty over Venezuela’s mining laws is stalling development of the Las Cristinas gold project of Placer Dome, yet this has not dampened the spirits of next-door neighbor Crystallex International …
Mountain Minerals opens new office in China
Industrial minerals often take a back seat to more glamorous commodities such as gold and diamonds, at least when it comes to investor interest. But one company that believes specialty metals and indu…
Northfield plans June drill program in Ecuador
Having signed a contract with an Ecuadorian joint-venture partner, Northfield Minerals (TSE) reports that mapping, sampling and trenching are under way at the Nambija Uno gold concession in the South …
EDITORIAL PAGE — Sincerity equals credibility
The past year has not been an easy one for the mining industry, at least on the environmental front. Last summer, Cambior and Golden Star Resources reported an effluent spill at their Omai gold mine i…
Louvicourt, Andacollo to be Aur’s centrepieces
Exploration at the Louvicourt base-metal mine in Quebec and the continued development of the Andacollo copper mine in Chile will command most of Aur Resources’ (TSE) attention in the coming year.Presi…
Rex exposes diamond-bearing fissure at Ardo
Toronto-based Rex Diamond Mining (CDN) says it has exposed a new diamond-bearing fissure that could double production at its Ardo mine in South Africa.The company says the fissure, which is more than …
Swayze belt heats up
Two Vancouver-based juniors have been adding to their land holdings in the Swayze volcanic belt, south of Timmins, Ont.Haddington Resources (VSE) has acquired a property in Horwood Twp., in the northw…
LATIN AMERICAN SPECIAL — Bolivia’s mineral wealth attracts companies
Bolivia has long been known for its mineral wealth, and, in recent years, the country’s relative political stability has resulted in an influx of junior exploration and development companies.The count…
Philippine tailings spill rains on Placer’s parade
It rained, then poured on Placer Dome (TSE) in the first quarter, as production shortfalls at some of its gold mines were followed by a tailings spill in the Philippines.The spill at the San Antonio c…