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What a difference a year can make in the life of a mining company. This time last year, Toronto- based American Barrick Resources was sitting with reserves totalling 3.5 million oz in seven Canadian a…

A re-interpretation of the geology of two former-producing gold mines 45 miles east of Red Lake, Ont. has resulted in good results for Toronto-listed Orofino Resources. Results from a drill program, d…

Inco Ltd. is currently reviewing its female placement policy following a decision by a human rights inquiry which ruled that the company can no longer bar women of child-bearing age from working in pa…

Recently acquiring 24 claims near Dog Pond in south-central Newfoundland was Bitech Energy Resources of Toronto. The agreement calls for a 2% net smelter return and is subject to regulatory approval. …

A 2,000-ft ramp extension program is under way at the Chester Twp. gold project in northern Ontario that will provide access to the 300-ft, 400-ft and 500-ft levels for underground exploration, Chesba…

Following the sale of its Chibougamau gold/copper mines to Western Mining Corp. of Australia, Northgate Exploration recently reported its best ever financial results. Northgate ended the year with app…

For the record, it would be appreciated if you could inform your readers that the title printed over my article in the March 7 issue does not reflect the views expressed in the article itself. The Ok …

A series of short courses on mining and mining-related subjects is being offered from March through June of this year by the college of earth and mineral sciences at Pennsylvania State University. The…

Vancouver-based Gowest Amalgamated Resources has granted New Texmont Explorations of Toronto an option to earn a 50% interest in a 14-claim property in Tully Twp., 40 km northeast of Timmins, Ont. Und…

Although the worst is over for the gold price after the metal’s recent plunge to the $420-$430(US)- per-oz-range, there is no likelihood of a sustained bull market during the remainder of 1988, Shears…

A dispute between joint venture partners Magna Ventures and Silver Princess Resources is holding up work on the Doc gold-silver claim group in the Sulphurets belt near Stewart, B.C. At issue, accordin…

The Quebec government mining company soquem (Societe quebecoise d’exploration miniere) has a new president and chief executive officer. Andre Laurin, formerly assistant deputy minister (mines) with th…