New Minco Drilling Suggests Resource Boost
Drilling completed in late June at the Fuwan silver deposit in Guangdong province, southeastern China, suggests a forthcoming estimate may increase the size of the resource.
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Brabant Lake Looks Strong for Manicouagan
Vancouver — The second phase of drilling at Manicouagan Minerals’ (MAM-V, MCOUF-O) Brabant Lake property, in Saskatchewan, is returning strong grades from an old deposit.
People (September 10, 2007)
Exploration Drilling International — Christian Runge appointed managing director, chief marketing officer.
New Horizons: CVRD Inco Helping to Rehabilitate Mines in Ontario
CVRD Inco’s Ontario operation is contributing $50,000 annually for the next three years to the Ontario Mining Association/Ministry of Northern Development and Mines (MNDM) Mines Rehabilitation Partner…
Letter to the Editor: When it comes to Bre-X, it’s ‘No excuse, sir’
James Whyte’s commentary on the Felderhof case (T.N.M. Aug. 13-19/07) is one of the most interesting, thought-provoking pieces on the mining industry I have read. Indeed, I have read it several times.
Consolidated Thompson Left in the Cold on Lost Wabush Deal
Dofasco, a subsidiary of steelmaker Arcelor Mittal, has exercised its option to buy the majority interest in the Wabush Mines iron ore joint venture in Quebec and Labrador, ending an attempt by Consol…
CIC Energy Lands Sumitomo as Mmamabula Partner
Vancouver — CIC Energy (ELC-T, CIEGF-O) and International Power (IPRPY-O, IPR-L) have inked a deal to bring Japanese multinational Sumitomo (ssumy-o) on as a third partner at its Mmamabula energy pro…
Sunridge Rides Asmara Results
Drill results from the Asmara project in Eritrea gave Sunridge Gold (SGC-V, SGCNF-O) a rest from the recent drubbing commodity stocks have taken on the venture market.
Pallinghurst gets out the chequebook (September 07, 2007)
Management at Consolidated Minerals (CSMBF-O, CNM-L, CSM-A) has reversed an earlier recommendation that shareholder…
Meridian fails to find white knight to save it from Yamana
Meridian Gold (MNG-T, MDG-N) says its efforts to woo new suitors to save it from a $3.2-billion hostile takeover bi…
Sino Gold announces friendly offer for Golden China
Management of Golden China Resources (GCX-T, GCX-A) has thrown its full support behind a friendly takeover offer by…
Mining boom shines spotlight on corporate social responsibility — again
Competition for commodities is driving Canadian mining companies into high-risk areas, making corporate responsibil…