Nevsun releases results from Tabakoto
By year-end, Nevsun Resources (NSU-T) plans to have spent an additional US$2 million on its 90%-owned Tabakoto gold project in the Kenieba region of Western Mali.Ongoing drilling will continue to test…
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THE DIAMOND PAGE — Archangel sizes up pipe in Russia
Delineation drilling at the Verkhotina diamond project in northwestern Russia continues to expand pipe 441.The project is a 40-50 joint venture held by Vancouver-based Archangel Diamond (AAD-V) and th…
MEXICO AND CENTRAL AMERICA — Teck drill-tests Lachatao property
Reverse-circulation drilling is about to begin on the Lachatao gold property, a joint venture of the Mexican subsidiaries of International Northair Mines (INM-T) and Teck (TEK-T).Situated some 35 mile…
Franc-Or extends Nicole gold zone
Surface work on the Haute-Mana project in French Guiana indicates that the Nicole gold zone extends for a strike length of about 1.3 km, and possibly as far as 8 km.Franc-Or Resources (FOR-T) is opera…
COMMENTARY — New Accord encourages partnership
The signing of Canada’s Intergovernmental Geoscience Accord is clear evidence of the desire by all governments to meet the challenges of delivering high-quality, essential services.Signed during the M…
STOCK MARKETS — Base metals catch on in solid market
The TSE metals and minerals sub-index at last caught up with its cousins on the Toronto Stock Exchange over the report period Oct. 16-22. With the TSE 300 composite index sliding into record territory…
Consultations to precede changes to Quebec Mining Act
Quebec’s Ministry of Mines is kicking off a consultation tour in anticipation of changes to the province’s Mining Act.The proposed amendments are designed to simplify the process of obtaining mineral …
Guyanor to sell shares in France
Regulatory authorities in France have approved a preliminary prospectus for Guyanor Ressources (GRL.B-T) to list its Class B common shares for trading on the Nouveau Marche of the Bourse in Paris, and…
Inco intensifies work at Voisey’s Bay project
There were a few hiccups, but Inco (N-T) has digested Diamond Fields Resources and is moving ahead with plans to develop the big nickel-copper deposit at Voisey’s Bay, Labrador.Inco has set the enviro…
MEXICO AND CENTRAL AMERICA — Greenstone aims to expand production in Central America
Central America’s largest gold producer, Greenstone Resources (GRE-T), expects output from its properties in the region will increase to 402,000 oz.before the end of the century.With one operating min…
MEXICO AND CENTRAL AMERICA — High River leads foray into Central America
Central America was the home of the Mayans, who were known for their love of gold. Spain’s conquistadors showed the same enthusiasm for the yellow metal and made the region a major source of the gold …
MEXICO AND CENTRAL AMERICA — Morgain Minerals exploring Sonora land package for gold
Through wholly owned Mexican subsidiaries, Morgain Minerals (MOG-V) is exploring its Compa project in the Sahuaripa area of Mexico’s Sonora state.The project is part of a 40,000-ha land package acquir…