While gold mining near Kirkland Lake, Ont., began in 1918, the first rockburst was not reported until 1929. Seven mines were developed along narrow, quartz-bearing veins which are associated with seve…
Alberta-listed Armada Gold will build a pilot plant on the Baley gold tailings project in Eastern Russia’s Chita region. The plant is expected to yield 4,000 oz. gold annually, starting in July or Aug…
Having recently secured a commitment from TVX Gold to develop its Snow Lake gold property in Manitoba, High River Gold Mines is now setting its sights on West Africa. The company has just concluded an…
Gold Funds as of March 2 BGR Central Net Value $16.74 $6.55 Price $13.75 $7.25 Premium 10.7% Discount 17.84% Value $135.9 million $118.7 million…
YMAD, the Argentine state-owned mining company, has received notice of the decision of International Musto Explorations (Antigua) to develop the Bajo de la Alumbrera gold-copper deposit. Musto has opt…
West-coast precious metals smelter and refiner International Nesmont Industrial (VSE) recently completed the purchase of all rights to the refining technology it has been using since commencing operat…
The Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) has named Neil Hillhouse “Prospector of the Year.” Other award winners, who will be honored at the March 7 banquet of this year’s PDAC conve…
Many a Canadian junior has found its way to Africa during the past few years in search of diamonds and precious and base metals. Four Central African nations, in particular, have proved attractive: Zi…
The U.S. Bureau of Mines (USBM) has been involved in an extensive program review as part of the National Performance Review undertaken by U.S. Vice-president Al Gore at the direction of the president….
Major exploration efforts in Manitoba in 1993 remained directed at base metals, but new commodities, notably diamonds, continued to increase in importance on the exploration scene. The recent improvem…
A bulk-sampling program is planned by Armistice Resources (ME) for its gold property adjoining the old Kerr Addison property at Virginiatown, Ont. The 11-month, $1.7-million program will involve the e…
Additional drilling is being considered for the Hislop gold property, east of Timmins, Ont. Partners Hemlo Gold Mines (TSE) and Glimmer Resources (VSE) are tentatively planning a 5,240-metre program c…
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