Mines minister promises review of regulations
The newly appointed minister of Energy, Mines and Resources Canada told British Columbia mining executives that his ministry will begin a review of the country’s current regulatory framework for resou…
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ODDS ‘N’ SODS — Surprises at a state-run operation
After two and a half years of doing business with some of the largest mining corporations in Asia, we were excited to finally receive government approval to visit a new, state-run modern surface minin…
Loubel, Temisca raise funding
A pair of Quebec juniors headed by Gilles Fiset recently completed public offerings. Loubel Exploration (ME) says it raised $347,500, the proceeds to be used for exploration work at the Chassignole pr…
Rayrock makes cash offer to debenture holders
A move to strengthen its financial position is the reason Rayrock Yellowknife Resources (TSE) is making a cash offer to debenture holders. The company says it is offering to all holders of its $24.5 m…
High River drills Snow Lake project
A deep drill program has commenced on High River Gold Mines’ (TSE) Snow Lake gold mine property near Snow Lake, Man. A deep drill hole has been positioned to intersect the Dick zone at the 3,200-ft. l…
Equinox shuts Van Stone
Low zinc prices have once again prompted Equinox Resources (TSE) to mothball its 60% owned Van Stone zinc-lead mine in northeastern Washington state. The mine recently returned to a temporary care-and…
Canmine plans Fer drilling
Diamond drilling is scheduled to begin soon on the Fer property of Canmine Resources (CDN) north of Flin Flon, Manitoba. About 10,000 ft. of drilling will be carried out upon completion of a gravity s…
EDITORIAL PAGE — The name game
Sports teams in North America have had unusual nicknames, some more memorable than others and some even evoking images of mining. A professional basketball team, for example, is known as the Nuggets, …
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR — PDAC and GAC offering discounts on
The Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) and Geological Association of Canada (GAC) are offering unemployed members discounts. Gerald Cooper, PDAC membership chairman, hopes that un…
Global focus at IBF luncheon
Discussion at the International Business Forum luncheon scheduled for Feb. 9 in the Lower Lounge of Toronto’s O’Keefe Centre will revolve around the needs and challenges (economic, political, social) …
PEOPLE — AUSTAR RESOURCES
Louis Starck elected director and president; Jack Austin, Stephan Benediktson, Henry Bow, Robert Douglas, and Steven Sanders elected directors.
Northern Crown plans Mexican drilling
An initial 16-hole drilling program is set to start at the Guadalupe property owned by Northern Crown Mines (VSE). Drill footage on the Mexican property will total 6,000 ft. and test about 1,000 ft. o…