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Partners Chutine Resources (TSE) and American Barrick Resources (TSE) have begun drilling on a Mexican gold property that adjoins a heap leach gold producer operated by Phelps Dodge (NYSE) and affilia…

“Go north, young man, go north.” But not in Ontario. There’s nothing wrong with the geological environment in that once-prosperous province, but governments are changing the fiscal and operating envir…

The author gives a firsthand account of the Carlin gold discovery and the early exploration of the Carlin belt. Also given is current information on reserves and production. Carlin Trend History: Dis…

The share price of Vera Cruz Minerals (VSE) took a big jump after the company announced some impressive assay results from a reverse circulation drill program on its Vera Cruz project in south-central…

A resurgence of exploration activity focused on alkalic porphyry copper deposits in the Quesnel Trough of British Columbia is taking place. But this time the lure is for gold as well as copper. During…

While British Columbia’s mining industry has seen some tough economic times in past years, there is still plenty of optimism regarding new mine development. Many companies are pushing forward with exp…

After a 7-year hiatus, the Goldstream polymetallic mine near Revelstoke, B.C., is back in production with a new operator. Equal partners Goldnev Resources (VSE) and Bethlehem Resources (VSE) recentl…

Manitoba Energy Minister Harold Neufeld says he welcomes Minorco’s recent offer to provide financial support for a $187-million modernization program at Hudson Bay Mining & Smelting’s (TSE) Manitoba m…

Kewagama Gold Mines (Quebec) Ltd. (KWG:ME) has changed its transfer agents to Central Guaranty Trust Co.

An option to earn a 50% interest in a 20-claim polymetallic property at Idaho Springs, Colo., by spending $1 million has been acquired by Adonos Resources (VSE) from Franklin Consolidated Mining (NASD…

New operating and environmental constraints were imposed on Princeton Mining (TSE) during the recent change to underground mining of the McDame asbestos deposit from its traditional open-pit operation…

Victor Bradley appointed chairman and director; Gerald Rafetdeder appointed president and director; John Rochard appointed vice-president and director; Manfred Dubsky appointed vice-president, Europea…