Yamana hits high-grade silver
In a remote area of southern Patagonia, Yamana Resources (YRI-T) has made what appears to be a significant silver discovery.The company has hit high-grade silver in drillholes at the grassroots Lejano…
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Tan Range deals Itetemia interest to Minorca
Tan Range Exploration (TNX-A) has inked a deal with Minorca Resources (MAR-T) whereby the latter can acquire up to a 50% interest in the Itetemia gold property in Tanzania.For its interest, Minorca mu…
Nelson expands CIL plant in Tajikistan
London, England-based Nelson Gold (NLG-T) has boosted the capacity of its carbon-in-leach (CIL) plant at the Jilau gold mine in northwestern Tajikistan.The expansion, which raises annual throughput to…
DIAMOND PAGE — Nora seeks property in Namibia
Montreal-based Nora Exploration (NXI-M) has signed a deal under which it can acquire a full interest in a company with extensive diamond exploration concessions in Namibia.Otjua Minerals, a subsidiary…
METALS PRICES — Daily Metal Prices
BASE METALS (London Metal Exchange — Midday bid/ask prices in US$ per tonne)DateFeb. 17Feb. 16Feb. 13Feb. 12…
Wespac steps up drilling at Fauro
Montreal-based Western Pacific Mining Exploration (WPC-M) has launched a new program of exploration at its Fauro Island gold project in the Solomon Islands, east of New Guinea.* Ballyrorio prospect –…
EDITORIAL — Sober realism replaces euphoria — Investment blues
In the heady days of 1996 — before Bre-X Minerals’ phantom gold deposit blew up on the world stage, and before most metals prices went into the dumper — Canadian exchanges were riding high on an inv…
PEOPLE — CANABRAVA DIAMOND
Rory O. Moore appointed president and CEO.
PEOPLE – CALLIOPE (February 16, 1998)
Grame Walker appointed CEO.
PEOPLE — ARCHANGEL DIAMOND (February 16, 1998)
Timothy J. Haddon appointed president and director.
NEWS IN BRIEF (February 16, 1998)
International Blue Gold (IBU-V) has changed its name to Buddha Resources (BUA-V) on a 1-new-for-2-old-share basis.
GOLD FUNDS (February 16, 1998)
Gold Funds as of February 5, 1998BGRCentralNet Value$15.67$7.07Price$11.85…