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Toronto-listed World Wide Minerals (TSE) has acquired an option on six gold and base metal properties in Ecuador. Nestled in the Andes, the properties are underlain by structurally deformed volcanic r…

Work is continuing on two concessions in Tanzania under the direction of BHP Minerals International. The company is earning a 66% and a 58% interest, respectively, in the Kagera and Kabanga ground fro…

New York-listed Homestake Mining plans to celebrate the pouring of the two-millionth ounce of gold from the McLaughlin mine at Lower Lake, Calif. The milestone was set Oct. 15, and will be commemorate…

Despite a drop in bullion prices, the Vancouver Stock Exchange resource index climbed more than 31 points to close at 1,483.00 during the period ended Nov. 2. The composite index also gained ground, f…

Having finished its first phase of drilling at the Daisy property in Nevada’s Beatty Twp., Inter-Rock Gold (ME) describes the results as positive. Thirty reverse-circulation rotary drill holes, totali…

Week’s Price (US) Change Gold* $363.00 – $5.65 Silver* $ 4.21 – $0.18 Platinum* $368.00 – $4.75 Nickel** $ 2.07 + $0.06 Lead** $ 0.18 $0.00 Copper $ 0.74 + $0.02 Zinc $ 0.42 + $0.01 Courtesy of Scotia…

William Calsbeck appointed vice-president, investor relations.

Kjeld Werbes appointed director.

David Hodge and Patrick Power appointed directors.

Ian Rozier, Edward Thompson, James Stewart and R. Angus appointed directors.

Dustin Elford appointed director.

Patrick Power appointed director.