Minerals symposium scheduled
The 16th annual Ontario Mines and Minerals Symposium will be held Dec. 14 and 15 in the Macdonald Block at Queen’s Park, Toronto. Hosted by the Ontario Ministry of Northern Development and Mines, the …
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Platinum mine under evaluation in Zimbabwe
Australian-based BHP Minerals has nearly finished evaluating a potential new platinum mine in Zimbabwe. BHP is earning a 67% interest from Delta Gold by completing a feasibility study and, if positive…
LAST BUT NOT LEAST — Abacus trenches geochem anomaly
Junior Abacus Minerals (VSE) has completed trenching and sampling on the Brookfield gold project in Nova Scotia. The project lies within the province’s Meguma group of rocks. Abacus is looking for dis…
PEOPLE — CHAPLEAU RESOURCES (December 06, 1993)
Eric Wiltzen appointed president or director.
Venezuela’s still hot — Verdict lifts Gold Reserve price
Following a Venezuelan Appeal Court’s decision on a lawsuit regarding ownership of the Brisas property, shares of Gold Reserve (TSE) climbed to record 52-week highs. Shares were trading at $20.25 at p…
Alaska enlarges land area open to claim staking
More than 550,000 acres of state land in Alaska will soon be open to claim-stakers. Governor Walter Hickel made the announcement at the annual convention of the Alaska Miners Association. The land has…
Cambridge looks at Europe and CIS
The end of the Cold War has ushered in a warmer, more hospitable investment climate for mining in Eastern Europe. Among the companies attracted to this new climate is Cambridge Mineral Consultants. Re…
Bishop plans percussion drilling
Percussion drilling is expected to begin shortly on Bishop Resources International Exploration’s (CDN) Guadalupe gold property in northwestern Mexico. The program will focus on the Bentley Hill zone w…
Aronos expected to make Mexican production decision
Following trenching, sampling and assaying at its Cumaral gold project in northwestern Mexico, Aronos Multinational (CDN) says it has outlined sufficient tonnage and grade to warrant production. Amena…
Kaleeda to develop copper-gold plays in northern Chile
Kaleeda Enterprises (ASE) has entered a 50-50 joint venture with mining consultants R.F. Fry & Associates (Pacific) to develop and operate three properties in northern Chile. Two of the projects are c…
Eden Roc outlines gold anomaly
Eden Roc Minerals (TSE) has identified three major gold anomalies on a portion of its Ivory Coast exploration concession. One such anomaly runs for 900 meters, twice the length of the anomaly that out…
Valdez options Mexican prospect
Toronto-based Valdez Gold (ASE) has agreed to acquire two contiguous gold-mining claims in Mexico. Valdez will earn its interest in the Diana claims by paying US$2.3 million, of which US$1.9 million i…