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Guyanor and Cambior drill Dorlin gold property in French Guiana
Toronto-listed partners Guyanor Ressources and Cambior have started drilling the Dorlin gold property in French Guiana.The companies are carrying out a 1,600-metre, small-diameter program to test the …
ODDS’N’SODS — The tragic disappearance of OTriple S’ Saxon
Stanley S. Saxon, known affectionately as “Triple S”, was a tall, personable man, as well-known in northern Ontario for the role he played in managing the Aunor gold prospect, near Timmins, as he was …
Tiawa gold zone extended by drilling
The operator of the Tiawa gold project in Niger, Hansa GeoMin Consult, has announced drill results that dramatically expand the size of the mineralized zone.According to Hansa’s Canadian partner, Etru…
Encanto prospect proves promising for Peruvian Gold
Preliminary trenching on the Encanto gold porphyry prospect on the Bonita concession in Ecuador is returning encouraging numbers for Peruvian Gold (VSE).The junior can earn a 60% interest in the prope…
Royal Mint unveils commemorative gold coin
The Royal Canadian Mint has launched the 1996 $200 gold coin, commemorating the transcontinental railroad.Valued at $414.95, the 22-carat coin honors the railway’s contribution to the formation of the…
Band-Ore cuts more gold at Thornloe Township
Still drilling along the strike of its gold discovery in Thornloe Twp., west of Timmins, Ont., Band-Ore Resources (CDN) has intersected gold mineralization in four more drill holes.Two holes — TH96-1…
Museum to host gold, jewelry exhibit
The Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto will host the Italian Renaissance-inspired gold and jewelry designs of the late Mario Buccellati and his son Gianmaria, beginning July 20.The exhibit, “Art of the G…
Coeur ups ante for Aussie company
New York-listed Coeur d’Alene Mines has increased the cash component of its offer to Gasgoyne Gold Mines.The offer to the Australian-listed company now stands at seven shares of Coeur plus A$96 for ev…
Altavista Mines to aquire 50% stake in Quebec property from Soquem
Montreal-listed Altavista Mines has obtained an option from Soquem, Quebec’s publicly owned mining company, to acquire a half interest in the 201-claim Quenonisca gold property.Situated in northern Qu…
Bitterroot lands Michigan copper play
An option agreement with Copper Range, an 80%-owned subsidiary of Inmet Mining (TSE), gives Bitterroot Resources (VSE) the right to explore more than 100 sq. miles in Michigan’s Keweenaw Peninsula.In …
Sadiola partners name mining contractor
SEMOS, the operating company for the Sadiola Hill gold project in western Mali, has engaged South African contractor Moolman Brothers to provide mining services when the open-pit project enters produc…