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First explored by the Portuguese in the 17th century, the central Brazilian state of Goias boasts a mining history dominated by diamonds, chromium, nickel and titanium. Yet the area has not generally …

Shareholders of Westmin Resources (TSE) will be asked to approve an amalgamation with Westmin Investments, a corporation which will be formed as a wholly owned subsidiary of Brascade Resources. Westmi…

Donald Robson appointed vice-president and chief financial officer.

Jacqueline Beesley and Jeffrey Clevenger elected directors.

A. Laird appointed senior vice-president of Placer Dome Group and T. Smolik appointed senior vice-president of project development.

Peter Jarvis appointed director.

A deal with Royal Dutch/Shell will see Alcan Aluminum increase its interest to 33% in U.S.-based holding company Halco. The latter owns 51% of bauxite producer Compagnie des Bauxites de Guinee in Guin…

The structure that is believed to extend eastward to the Luz del Cobre copper deposit in Mexico, owned by Laminco Resources (TSE), has a strike length of 16,400 ft. (5,000 metres). Incorrect informati…

BGR Central Net Value $17.23 $6.92 Price $14.88 $7.00 Discount 13.67% Premium 1.2% Value $134,714,000 $126,695,100…

— 1995 — Apr 11 Apr 10 Apr 7 Apr 6 Apr 5 High Low Composite”300″ 4274.98 4247.05 4264.90 4284.42 4285.10 4320.52 3983.34 Metals&Minerals 4225.95 4213.51 4222.43 4257.81 4217.82 4337.89 3273.56 Integ…

The indicated and inferred resource in three zones at the Tomi concession in Venezuela’s El Callao region is now believed to exceed 2.7 million tonnes grading 5.42 grams gold per tonne. Bolivar Goldfi…

Changes to a joint-venture agreement provide Ecuadorian Minerals (TSE) with an option on the remaining half interest in the Gaby porphyry gold project. The Vancouver-based junior already holds an opti…