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Geologist and British Columbia-based consultant James Bristow died recently at Kamloops, B.C. He was 62. After graduating from the University of British Columbia in 1957 with a degree in geology and p…

The sale of some gold mining assets is providing Cyprus Minerals (NYSE) with additional funds for capital programs aimed at reducing costs and expanding production. An 80% interest in the Golden Cross…

The recent spate of legal disputes over rights to concessions has not prevented junior companies from seeking to tie up ground in Venezuela’s Kilometer 88 district. Activity there is growing steadily,…

The Tulsequah Chief massive sulphide deposit in northwestern British Columbia has been deemed economic in a pre-feasibility study. Redfern Resources (TSE), which owns the project, hired Tonto Mining t…

Following the release of further encouraging results from the Tli Kwi Cho kimberlite pipe in the Northwest Territories, partners DHK Resources and Kennecott Canada have moved a large-diameter (6-inch)…

A 47-tonne sample from the A-4 kimberlite pipe near Kirkland Lake, Ont., has yielded two gem-quality diamonds weighing 0.135 and 0.074 carats respectively, reports Regal Goldfields (CDN). Interested o…

Net income of $3.4 million was reported by Prime Resources Group (VSE) for the 9-month period ended Dec. 31, 1992. Prime’s 40% share of production from the Snip mine in Northern British Columbia for t…

Toltec Resources Ltd. (TOL:VSE) has changed its name to Canso Explorations Ltd. (CSE:VSE) with a consolidation of capital on a 1-new-for-5-old-share basis. The transfer agent is Pacific Corporate Trus…

Central Coast Exploration is seeking a buyer for its 48.6% interest in City Resources (Canada) (TSE). The Australian-based company is no longer able financially to support City Resources, whose key as…

Yale Simpson appointed president and director; Peter Lloyd and Matthew Mason appointed directors.

Gordon Reid appointed director.

John Pallot appointed director.