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Diamond sample shipped out, land scramble goes on

A 200-ton sample collected from the diamondiferous kimberlite near Lac de Gras, N.W.T., is on its way to Dia Met Minerals’ (VSE) diamond recovery plant near Ft. Collins, Colo. Dia Met and partner BHP-…


Nuclear engery and global warming

Uranium and Nuclear Energy 1991, proceedings of the 16th International Symposium held by the Uranium Institute. 12/F. Bowater House, 68 Knightsbridge, London SW1X 7LT, United Kingdom. Last year, 400 d…


Big mines show Mexico’s potential

Newcomers looking for evidence of Mexico’s mineral wealth need only look as far as La Caridad and Real de Angeles. Not only are they the latest mega-mining projects to be brought into production here,…


Canada shows dismal record for return on gold

Recent reflections on exploration success in this country have shattered the perception that, given some money and a little luck, a seasoned prospector has a good chance of finding an economic gold de…


Spot prices at a glance (March 30, 1992)

Week’s Price (US) Change Gold* $341.25 + $1.25 Silver* $ 4.11 + $0.04 Platinum* $353.50 – $0.40 Nickel** $ 3.28 – $0.07 Lead** $ 0.24 $0.00 Copper $ 1.01 $0.00 Zinc $ 0.55 – $0.01 Courtesy of Scotiaba…


Westmin drilling sets new standards

Preserving the natural environment was an important part of Westmin Resources’ (TSE) recent surface drill program at its Myra Falls mine property near this Vancouver Island community. The program was …



Seniors counting on exploration

Senior North American gold producers churning out over one million oz. of gold per year must find or acquire the equivalent of one Eskay Creek property every two years in order to sustain reserves. By…


Creative thinking needed, Vior president says

A photo of Albert Einstein with the expression “imagination is more important than knowledge” lies next to the desk of Claude St-Jacques, president of Quebec City-based Societe d’Exploration Miniere V…


Cambior extends Giant program

The second phase of an undergrund exploration program at the Sleeping Giant gold project 40 miles north of Amos, Que., has been extended, Cambior (TSE), the operator, and Aurizon Mines (TSE) report. M…



Aquamin seeks sunken treasure

This summer Aquamin Resources (VSE) plans to embark on a unique quest for gold, specifically some 800 tons of concentrate grading 4 oz. gold per ton on a sunken barge lying under 300 ft. of water. The…


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