ODDS ‘N’ SODS — The master mechanics
The master mechanics I have known used a wide range of skills in servicing mines, plants, mills, equipment and (occasionally) the community. I had the privilege of working with two such men during the…
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Nevada mine wins awards
For the second consecutive year, the Aurora gold mine of Nevada Consolidated Goldfields has been selected as the safest mine in the state by the Nevada Mining Association.The 10-year-old operation, si…
STOCK MARKET — Golds have their day at last — Base metals outpace market; economic news strengthens Canadian dollar
The Toronto Stock Exchange moved little over the report period ended Sept.30, with the broad-market TSE 300 index adding only 26 points in the five trading days to close at 7,040.23. Trading, however,…
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Steppe expands Mizek project in Kazakstan
Junior Steppe Gold (SPE-V) is exploring two recently acquired polymetallic deposits on its 59%-owned Mizek property in Kazakstan.Steppe is buying the deposits from a private Kazakstani company in retu…
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Barrick options properties in Peru
Exploration potential along the 100-km-long Pierina trend in the northern Ancash district of Peru is being eyed by Barrick Gold (ABX-T).The major has reached a preliminary option agreement with Vancou…
Almadan active near Munro Lake, BC
A 2,000-metre drill program is testing the Sue claim block, near Munro Lake, B.C., for copper-molybdenum-silver mineralization.Almaden Resources (AMH-V) is focusing on two large induced-polarization g…
Atlantic CIM to host meeting
The Newfoundland branch of the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy & Petroleum (CIM) will host a conference on exploration in the Maritimes.The meeting, entitled “Rediscovering Atlantic Canada,” …
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Pacific Rim now has more to explore in southern Mexico
By acquiring two new concessions, Miranda Industries (MAD-V) has tripled to 300 ha its land position in the Leticia area of Mexico’s Guerrero state.The Josse and Josse II concessions will become part …
St Andrew encouraged by Taylor drilling
Drill results from the Taylor gold property near Timmins, Ont., are keeping St Andrew Goldfields (SAS-T) in a hopeful frame of mind.The latest results are from five holes drilled in the West Porphyry …