LATIN AMERICA — Canarc starts core drilling
Canarc Resource (CCM-T) has started a 10-hole diamond drill program to test the depth potential of gold mineralization in laterite at its Sara Kreek property in Suriname.Trenching and auger drilling h…
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LATIN AMERICA — Trans Hex explores for alluvial diamonds in Brazil — Company owns non-South African alluvial diamond projects
Toronto-based Trans Hex International (THI-T) is nearing the advanced stage of exploration at its Acordo alluvial diamond project in central Brazil.THI is a 65%-owned subsidiary of Trans Hex Group, So…
Cusac boosts production
Operating a gold mine proved a profitable venture for Cusac Gold Mines (CQC-T) in 1996.Higher production at its Table Mountain mine in north-central British Columbia resulted in earnings of $1.8 milli…
Band-Ore proves up Thorne project — Results from on-going drill program reveal high gold grades
Toronto-based Band-Ore Resources (BAN-T) has released more impressive drill results from its Thorne project near Timmins, Ont.Drills on the Golden River West zone hit 1.5 metres of 32.2 grams gold per…
LATIN AMERICA — KWG hits impressive gold vales in Cuba
Recent drilling is enabling junior to arrive at ore reserve calculation Reverse-circulation (RC) holes drilled by KWG Resources (KWG-T) on the Gaspar concession in central Cuba show impressive gold wi…
GEOLOGY 101 — Epithermal deposits, Part 1
This is the first instalment in a new feature in The Northern Mine, which will consist of 2-part articles. In the first part, we will examine the geologic formation of a particular type of deposit. In…
LATIN AMERICA — Minera Andes adds to Argentine holdings — More drilling planned for Pino Andino prospect
Minera Andes (MAI-A) has acuired four contiguous gold prospects totalling 7,200 ha in Argentina’s Mendoza province.The properties, collectively known as the Reyunos project, lie east of the company’s …
PRODUCER PRICES (April 07, 1997)
Aluminium: LME settlements US$1,602.50 per tonne, alloy $1,508 per tonne (April 1/97).Antimony: Composite free market, US$2,200 per tonne (April 1/97).Bismuth: Composite free market US$3.11 per lb. (A…
Placer Dome to gain stake in Alaskan property
Teryl Resources (TRC-V) and the U.S. subsidiary of Placer Dome (PDG-T) have struck a deal whereby the latter can earn a 60% interest in the Westridge property in Alaska.Placer Dome U.S. can earn its i…
Rift cleared to explore Ugandan property
Junior Rift Resources (RIF-V) has been granted a second exclusive prospecting licence in Uganda.The new licence covers 3,374 sq. km, bringing the area of Rift’s licensed holdings in the country to 10,…
LATIN AMERICA — Vista to drill gold project in Venezuela
Vista Gold (VGZ-T) will begin drilling its Guariche gold property in Venezuela next month in an attempt to confirm proven and probable reserves.The resource at the Triunfo 1 concession, within the 25-…
CAG unveils results from Kazakstani prospects
Central Asia Goldfields (CGZ-M) has released encouraging drill results from winter drilling on the Ashiktas and Ortasay gold prospects in Kazakstan (T.N.M. March 24/97).At Ashiktas, the first hole rep…