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Toronto-based Metall Mining (TSE) has bought certain copper smelting and refining assets from controlling shareholder Metallgesellschaft of Germany in a deal worth $171 million. Metall acquired a 35% …

Drilling by Newfoundland Goldbar Resources (CDN) on its Glover Island property in west-central Newfoundland returned significant gold values over wide widths. Three holes were drilled on 300-ft. stepo…

Virgil Larios appointed mine superintendent.

Pamela Libby appointed president.

Jeffery Snow appointed director and elected president and chief executive officer.

With the final feasibility study on its Bajo de la Alumbrera copper-gold project, in northern Argentina, nearing completion, International Musto Explorations (TSE) has asked for joint-venture proposal…

Stewart Jackson elected director.

Gold producer Agnico-Eagle Mines (TSE) and junior Goldex Mines (TSE) are discussing an amalgamation. Proposed is that Goldex holders exchange their shares for Agnico shares, making Agnico the sole own…

The stage is set for Gagan Gold (VSE) to earn a half interest in the Noble property by spending $400,000 over three years. The property, accessible by road, is near Birch Island in the district of Kam…

Enterprises Resources (ERI:VSE) has changed its name to ERI Ventures with a consolidation of capital on a 1-new-for-3-old-share basis. The new company is no longer interested in mining. The transfer a…

Vancouver-listed Bolivar Goldfields will use proceeds from a $7.5-million financing to expand exploration in Venezuela’s Bolivar state. Activity will be focused on the gold districts of El Callao, Chi…

The Lac de Gras region of the Northwest Territories received some international attention recently as BHP held its annual meeting in Melbourne, Australia. A news service reported BHP Chairman Brian Lo…