Akrokeri expands holdings
Aiming to boost output, Akrokeri-Ashanti Gold Mines (AAGM-C) has acquired an 85% interest in a Ghanaian company that holds the 55-sq.-km Goldenrae alluvial gold property.The Toronto-based company paid…
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TVI renews Canatuan exploration
An airborne electromagnetic survey by TVI Pacific (TVI-T) is searching for new polymetallic deposits on the Philippine island of Mindanao.The Toronto-based junior has been granted permits to 32,400 ha…
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Newmont boosts Yanacocha
Denver — Exploration drilling by Newmont Mining (nem-n) at its 51%-held Yanacocha gold mine in northern Peru increased reserves by 60% in 1999, over and above the 50% increase reported for the previo…
Channel Resources keeps hopes alive in Burkina Faso
Five years ago, Channel Resources (CHU-T) was one of many Canadian juniors exploring in the West African nation of Burkina Faso. Today, it’s one of the few still on the trail of bulk-tonnage gold depo…
Deposits augur new era for Nunavut
A trio of deposits in the newly created Canadian territory of Nunavut is inching closer to becoming the cornerstone for a new era of mining in the region, where most of the existing mines are close to…
Fancamp has drills turning near Bathurst
Intrigued by the results of a deep geophysical survey that suggests the presence of mineralization at depth, Fancamp Explorations (FNC-V) has launched a 1,700-metre drill program at its 64-claim Turge…
Gold Fields aims to compete globally
Gold Fields (GOLD-Q), the world’s third-largest producer of the yellow metal, is taking steps to expand its asset base, according to statements made by the senior vice-president of exploration.Speakin…
Seahawk advances Piteiras property
Preliminary results from 4,000 metres of core drilling at the Piteiras emerald property in Minas Gerais state have expanded the size of the deposit by roughly a third.Using results from the first half…
Corner Bay tests Alamo Dorado extensions
Having replenished its till, Corner Bay Minerals (bay-t) is again drilling its already sizable Alamo Dorado silver-gold deposit in Mexico’s Sonora state.Alamo Dorado hosts an independently measured re…
Western Quebec Mines, Dynacor complete Wesdome IPO
After more than a year of delays, Western Quebec Mines (WQM-T) and Dynacor Mines (DYN-M) have completed their initial public offering of junior explorer Wesdome Gold Mines (WDG-M).Wesdome be…
Partners sweeten Samira Hill project
Ongoing drilling at the Samira Hill project in Niger has confirmed two high-grade zones in the otherwise low-grade Libiri gold deposit.Partners Etruscan Resources (EET-T) and Semafo (SMF-T) are in the…