Work under way at Mobrun project
The first phase of development at the 1100 lens at the Mobrun polymetallic property, 19 miles northeast of Rouyn-Noranda, Que., is under way, Audrey Resources (TSE) reports. By the end of 1992, the sh…
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PEOPLE — PEGASUS GOLD (January 25, 1993)
Steven Banning appointed vice-president, operations.
Joutel increases Cuban exposure
An arms-length agreement with a private company has given Joutel Resources (TSE) an exposure to 11,000 sq. km of ground in Cuba. Joutel says it has signed a deal with Earthunt International Minerals C…
OPINION — Living with the GST
Vera Eden joined the goods and services tax (GST) revolt the other day. When a plumber came to her Victoria home, she paid him for his work, but they agreed to ignore the GST. “We hate it,” said Eden,…
Mine design conference set for Kingston in August
Speakers at the mine design conference Aug. 23-26 in Kingston, Ont., will represent mining interests from all over the world. The conference is part of Queen’s University’s centennial celebration. The…
Kookaburra confirms Longshot tonnage
A recently completed drilling program on the Santa Fe copper-oxide project, 25 miles east of Hawthorne, Nev., confirms previous estimates of reserves. Kookaburra Gold (VSE), owner of the property, dri…
NEWS ROUNDUP — Placer no longer interested in ATT
Although Placer Dome (TSE) recently announced it will not be proceeding with an option to earn a 60% interest in the ATT claims in north-central British Columbia, owner Claimstaker Resources (VSE) pla…
Tymar acquires Baja Gold shares
As a result of Tymar Resources’ (TSE) purchase of all the shares of Baja Gold in exchange for Tymar shares on a 1-for-1 basis, DCC Equities now owns 533,875 common shares, or 12%, of Tymar. DCC is a s…
Homestake to option Eskay properties
A recent letter of intent sets the stage for Homestake Mining (NYSE) to earn a 51% interest in two properties held by Ecstall Mining (VSE) in the Eskay Creek region north of Stewart, B.C. The two sepa…
Zappa drilling confirms, extends Dot copper zone
A recently completed 6-hole drilling program on the Dot property in central British Columbia confirmed and extended a previously identified zone of copper-oxide mineralization. Zappa Resources (VSE) i…
Women geoscientists form new chapter
The Canadian Cordillera Chapter of the Association for Women Geoscientists (AWG) will co-sponsor a short course during this year’s Cordilleran Round-Up week, Jan. 25-29. The short course, “Consulting …
LATIN AMERICA — Aurizon plans more La Reyna work
An exploration program aimed at defining and ranking drill targets will be conducted this year by Aurizon Mines (TSE) on its La Reyna copper-gold project near Mazatlan, Mexico. Last year the company c…