Book documents mineral prospects
Mongolian geologists have published what they say is the first English-language book on the mineral resources and geology of that country.The work, entitled Guide to the Geology and Mineral Resources …
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Golden Shamrock is optimistic over Siguiri
Toronto-listed Golden Shamrock Mines has received a positive feasibility study for its 70%-owned Siguiri I project in Guinea, West Africa. The remaining 30% of the project is split between the governm…
First Dynasty tallies reserves for Dublin Gulch
First Dynasty Mines (TSE) reports that its Dublin Gulch project in the Yukon contains more than 1 million oz. gold.Minable reserves for the porphyry deposit stand at 32.8 million tons grading 0.027 oz…
Copperstone’s Boleo copper-gold project is taking shape in Mexico
With more than 3,000 metres of a planned 4,000-metre winter drill program complete, Copperstone Resources (VSE) is testing the continuity of thickly mineralized beds on the Nuevo Lucifer concession at…
Drill results auger well for Bigstone
Drill holes aimed at open extensions of the Bigstone massive-sulphide deposit in northeastern Saskatchewan have intersected copper and zinc mineralization, and operator Aur Resources (TSE) plans to ca…
Toronto firm joins Chinese survey venture
Toronto-based Paterson, Grant & Watson will assist in the compilation of the first magnetic database in China.The venture, dubbed the China Aeromagnetic Mapping Project (CHAMP), will use high-resoluti…
Adex makes gains at Mount Pleasant
The financing necessary to put New Brunswick’s Mount Pleasant polymetallic mine back into production may be forthcoming, Adex Mining (TSE) reports.Discussions include both equity and debt arrangements…
Canarc expands Polaris Taku
Results from last year’s drilling at the Polaris Taku gold property in northwestern British Columbia have boosted the geological resource 25% to an estimated 3.6 million tons grading 0.4 oz. gold per …
Minco gains stake in Chinese property
An agreement with Pacific Canada Resources (PCR), a private, arm’s-length company, gives Minco Mining & Metals (VSE) the right to acquire an interest in a portfolio of Chinese base and precious metal …
INSIDER TRADING — Cornucopia execs exercise options
Since December 1995, several senior officers of Cornucopia Resources (TSE) exercised options and acquired shares, which were later sold.According to the Ontario Securities Commission’s OSC Bulletin, D…
Cominco makes grab for RFC
Cominco (TSE) is making a $31.3-million takeover bid for RFC Resource Finance (TSE), whose primary asset is the Pend Oreille zinc-lead property in northeastern Washington state.Cominco is offering $1….
B.C. mining industry gives Grit leader warm welcome
Members of the Mining Association of British Columbia gave the province’s Liberal leader, Gordon Campbell, a warm welcome at their 95th annual general meeting.In his keynote address to the group, Camp…