First Dynasty moves into Irian Jaya
With a new acquisition, First Dynasty Mines (TSE) has moved to an enviable address: next door to the renowned Grasberg and Ertsberg copper-gold deposits in the Indonesian region of Irian Jaya.The Mini…
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Strong gold assays help Santa Elina in Brazil
Consistent gold mineralization at depth is evident from drill results reported by Santa Elina Gold (TSE) at its Fazenda Nova property in Brazil.Since March, the company has drilled 38 diamond drill ho…
LABRADOR NEWS ROUNDUP — Cartaway almost blown away
Labrador’s infamous winter weather has dealt a delay to Cartaway Container (VSE).High winds on the wholly owned Cirque property south of Okak Bay, Labrador, forced the company to move its camp to a mo…
Britannia options Exall project
An agreement has been signed by Exall Resources (TSE) and Britannia Gold (VSE) for a joint venture on the Santo Tomas copper project in Sinaloa state, Mexico.Under the agreement, Britannia will assume…
LABRADOR NEWS ROUNDUP — Okak drilling cuts stringers
Drilling is continuing at the Okak property in Labrador.United Compass Resources (VSE) and Castle Rock Explorations (VSE), which are each earning a 35% interest in the property, report that the first …
FACTS & FIGURES — Gold use in coinage shows worldwide decline in 1995
The worldwide use of gold in coinage dropped 50% in 1994, down to 2.5 million oz. from 5 million oz. in 1993, according to Modern Gold Coinage 1994, an annual report released by The Gold Institute.Bas…
Index (November 13, 1995)
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Drilling by Sutton expands Bulyanhulu
Deep drilling on the Bulyanhulu property in Tanzania is expanding the project’s gold resource, according to Sutton Resources (VSE).Sutton, which holds an 85% interest in the property, is confident ong…
Bulk-test wraps up at Nugget Pond
Montreal-listed Noveder has completed its underground drilling program on the Nugget Pond project near Baie Verte, Nfld.With the ramp now developed down to 700 metres, and two drifts having opened up …
Cigar Lake impact review under way
The environmental impact statement for the Cigar Lake uranium project has been delivered to the joint federal-provincial panel on uranium mining developments in northern Saskatchewan.The statement wil…
ODDS’N’SODS — A master surveyor
I have benefited from a great deal of experiences in mine surveying, and it all goes back to a period spent with an old master.Jerry Christie was the second-in-command at Canadian Exploration Ltd. in …
PEOPLE — CYPRUS AMAX (November 06, 1995)
Edward Dowling, Jr. appointed director of process management and engineering.