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Electrician dies at Nye

Cody Mathewson, 52, an electrician at Stillwater Mining’s Nye platinum and palladium mine, was recently killed while working underground on air exchange doors….



High-value diamonds for Monroe Minerals

Monroe Minerals (MMX-V) sold 2,412 carats of diamonds on a run-of-mine basis in the first quarter, reaping an average of US$443 per carat. Total proceeds were US$1.1 million….



Chile’s royalty debate enters final phase

Santiago, Chile — After two years of debate, the Chilean government’s attempt to extract extra tax revenue from the country’s powerful mining industry appears to be entering the final stage….


YGC launches drill program at Ketza River

Vancouver — Newly revived YGC Resources (YGC-T) has launched a $5-million exploration program at the dormant Ketza River gold mine property, 50 km south of Ross River, Y.T….


The Pollyanna pit at Taseko Mines' Gibraltar copper-moly operation in south-central British Columbia.

Partners overcome rocky start at Gibraltar

Williams Lake, B.C. — Whether ramping up a new mine or reviving an old one, mining companies typically encounter problems in the first few months of production. In the case of Taseko Mines


The adit at the Maggie Hays nickel mine in Western Australia.

LionOre’s growing Australian presence

Perth, Western Australia — Australia has been good for LionOre Mining International (LIM-T), but the Toronto-based company has also been a boon for Australia….


Falco buys share in Barrick’s Kabanga

An agreement with Barrick Gold (ABX-T) gives Falconbridge (FL-T) a half-interest in the Kabanga nickel deposit in northwestern Tanzania, a property Barrick inheri…


Tamerlane drills Pine Point

Vancouver — Initial drilling by Tamerlane Ventures (TAM-V) on its Pine Point project in the Northwest Territories has encountered substantial lead and zinc mineralization….


La Fortuna resource firmed up (May 09, 2005)

Partners Metallica Resources (MR-T) and Noranda (NRD-T) have intersected significant copper and gold at their El Morro project, 80 km east of Vallenar in north-central Chile….



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