Results from reverse-circulation drilling by Montreal-based Semafo (SMF-T) at the Mana and Fobiri concessions in Burkina Faso show that a vein system previously defined on surface continues to depth.T…
In 1999, for the first time in five years, silver production did not increase but rather declined, according to World Silver Survey 2000, published by the Washington, D.C.-based Silver Institute.The d…
Aug. 30-Sept.1 Geoanalysis 2000 — 4th Int’l Conference on the Analysis of Geological and Environmental Materials. Contact: Jean Carignan. Tel: +33 3 83 59-42-17. Fax: +33 3 83 51-17-98.Aug. 31-Sept. …
For an undisclosed amount, Cominco (CLT-T) has transferred its right to earn 65% of the Bongara zinc project in northern Peru to Australia’s Pasminco.The latter, through its Peruvian subsidiary, will …
Miramar Mining (MAE-T) and Hope Bay Gold (HGC-T) have authorized $4 million in exploration spending for their jointly owned properties in the Hope Bay greenstone belt in Nunavut.The companies will con…
Geomaque Explorations (GEO-T) stayed profitable in the three months ended June 30, making US$561,000 (US1 per share) on revenue of US$6.3 million. The company also saw production increase and costs d…
Definition drilling by South-Malartic Exploration (MSU-M) continues to intersect gold at the Croinor project, 75 km east of Val-d’Or, Que.Earlier this year, the junior proved the existence of flat-lyi…
Diversified conglomerate Sherritt International (S-T) saw earnings more than double during the second quarter, thanks to a strong operating performance and higher prices for nickel and oil.Sherritt po…
Disappointing operating results from the Sigma-Lamaque complex in Val d’Or, Que., have pulled gold miner McWatters Mining (MCW-T) back into the red.For the second quarter ended June 30, McWatters post…
After years of putting development of the Reefton Goldfields on the back-burner, Gold Resources and Development (GRD), based in Perth, Australia, has committed A$2.4 million to advancing a new gold mi…
Canada’s newest diamond project, the $1.3-billion Diavik mine in the Far North, has cleared the final permitting hurdle for construction and operation. Diavik is owned 60% by mining giant Rio Tinto (R…
I am looking for information on the late prospector Peter McKenzie, specifically his private life. Most of my information was acquired from the now-defunct Chibougamau Miners Newspaper, which was writ…
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