NEW HORIZONS — Gold keeps explorer seeing 20-20
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration in the U.S. is developing artificial “muscles” containing gold components to aid in the exploration of space.The electronic muscles are being develope…
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Cominco boosts Teck earnings
Teck (TEK-T) has posted a healthy third-quarter profit, buoyed by the contribution from its equity stake in base metal major Cominco (CLT-T).Teck earned $12 million (or 11 cents per share) on revenue …
PacMin advances Aussie gold project to feasibility
In advancing the Carosue Dam gold project to feasibility, Teck’s (TEK-T) Australian subsidiary, PacMin Mining (pml), is using the experience gained from its Tarmoola mine operations to control operati…
Rio Narcea aims for growth through discovery
A strong commitment to exploration is beginning to pay off for Rio Narcea Gold Mines (RNG-T), owner and operator of the El Valle mine near this coastal city in Asturias province. Recent drilling has r…
Glamis sees higher production in 2000
By fully integrating the three mines it acquired from its recent merger with Rayrock Resources, as well as additional production from the new San Martin mine in Honduras, Glamis Gold (GLG-N) expects t…
Northgate buys Kemess
The Kemess gold mine in northern British Columbia, the last remaining asset of defunct Royal Oak Mines, has been sold at last.Northgate Exploration (NGX-T) has agreed to take on the mine and keep it o…
Junior picks up properties
Newcomer Cerro Dorado (CDCH-O) has signed a letter of intent to acquire a controlling stake in three gold properties in northern Chile from Fremont Gold (FGLD-O).Financial pressures forced Fremont to …
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Gold Reserve revises plan for Brisas mine
Drilling by Gold Reserve (GLDR-T) has increased proven and probable reserves at the Brisas gold-copper deposit in southeastern Venezuela.As a result of the 13-hole, 5,700-metre program, the reserve fi…
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First Dynasty expands Armenian output
A threefold increase in production is in store for the Armenian gold projects of First Dynasty Mines (FDM-T).The junior miner and its joint-venture partner, state-owned Armgold JSC, have decided to ex…
Asarco poised to accept Grupo Mexico offer
Asarco (AR-N) has notified Phelps Dodge (PD-N) that it intends to break their merger agreement and accept Grupo Mexico’s new offer for US$29.75 per share.The story may not be over, however, as Asarco …