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In an attempt to diversify its exploration portfolio, Denver-based Solitario Resources (SLT-T) has tabled a friendly takeover bid for junior Altoro Gold (ATG-V).The share swap offer would see Altoro s…

Phelps Dodge (PD-N) posted better-than-expected second-quarter earnings of US$4.5 million (or 66 per share) before restructuring charges and non-recurring items of US$52 million.In late June, the com…

Winnipeg-based San Gold Resources (SGR-W) has launched a major exploration program on its property near the producing Bissett mine in northern Manitoba.The $500,000 program will consist of basal till …

Armed with more than $10 million in working capital, Mentor Exploration & Development (MV-T) has acquired three gold projects in northern Quebec.About $400,000 will be spent this year on the Lac Corve…

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The Peruvian congress has passed a bill aimed at removing many of the existing financial incentives for mining.The bill, presented by President Alberto Fujimori, who was recently re-elected to a third…

Gold Funds as of July 18, 2000Dynamic MutualCentral FundNet Value$12.96$5.52Price$8.2…

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Silver Standard — David Johnston appointed director.SouthernEra — Frank van de Water appointed vp and chief financial officer.

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