Emily Ann takes shape under LionOre
Development work is proceeding on schedule at the Emily Ann underground nickel-copper project in Western Australia.In December 2000, LionOre Nickel, the 70%-owned Aussie subsidiary of LionOre Mining I…
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Kimberlite eludes BHP
The much-anticipated assay results from sulphide intercepts on the Moose property in northeastern Manitoba returned only anomalous values for partners BHP (BHP-N) and New Blue Ribbon Resources (NBL-V)…
Kazakstan hosts conference
Canada, Australia and Finland head the list of countries expected to participate in KazMin & KazMet 2001, Kazakstan’s seventh conference on mining, exploration and related equipment.About 5,000 visito…
Silver in germ-resistant homes
Silver is being used in hundreds of small consumer items to help fight bacteria, but a 100-year-old steel manufacturer is taking silver-containing products to the next level by building the first germ…
Exchange Rates (June 04, 2001)
CANADIAN/U.S. EXCHANGE (Bank of Canada noon rate)DateMay 29May 28May 25May 24May 23US$ in C$1.53731.54531.54521.5473…
Canadian Stock Exchange Indices (June 04, 2001)
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El Zapote drilling set to start in June
Vancouver — Partners Intrepid Minerals (iau-v) and Apex Silver Mines (sil-x) are gearing up for a 2,000-metre drill program targeting the Aldea El Zapote silver-zinc-lead property in El Salvador.”The…
Lisheen zinc mine approaching design levels
The owners of the Lisheen zinc-lead mine in Ireland are reaping the rewards of an action plan, implemented in the second half of last year, which sought to overcome obstacles to production.By the end …
PEOPLE (June 04, 2001)
Hecla — Phillips Baker appointed VP and CFO.Kensington — William Zimmerman appointed director.Lionore — Donald Bailey appointed chairman, Gilbert Playford appointed vice-chairman and C…
Survey could lead to exploration
The results of a gravity geophysical survey conducted earlier this year in the Timmins district of northern Ontario could lead to new exploration.The survey was a joint venture of the Ontario Geologic…
Etruscan Resources picks up new African properties
West African explorer Etruscan Resources (EET-T) is expanding its presence in that region by acquiring properties in Mali and Ivory Coast.The Malian acquisition is the Djelimangara exploration permit …
Mini-bulk sample completed at K252
Encouraged by mini-bulk sample results from kimberlite K252 in north-central Alberta, Ashton Mining of Canada (ACA-T) intends to undertake a preliminary economic analysis before proceeding with the co…