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Monroe Minerals (MMX-V) sold 2,412 carats of diamonds on a run-of-mine basis in the first quarter, reaping an average of US$443 per carat. Total proceeds were US$1.1 million….

Agnico Eagle Mines (AGE.DB.U-T) — 4.5% convertible at holder’s option to common shares (agi-t) at US$14 before maturity….

Barrick Gold (ABX-T) earned US$51 million in the first quarter, almost double that of the corresponding period a year earlier, thanks chiefly to higher gold prices. The income trans…

Vancouver — A long-term deal inked by Kennecott Exploration and Geoinformatics Exploration (GXL-V) is expected to generate exploration targets on the former’s la…

Vancouver — Government initiatives to improve the investment climate for mining have prompted TVI Pacific (TVI-T) to apply for exploration properties in a new mineral district near…

Santiago, Chile — After two years of debate, the Chilean government’s attempt to extract extra tax revenue from the country’s powerful mining industry appears to be entering the final stage….

Claude Resources (CRJ-T) has cut significant gold at its Santoy Lake property, 125 km northeast of La Ronge, Sask. The drilling focused on Zones 8 and 8E….

Vancouver — Newly revived YGC Resources (YGC-T) has launched a $5-million exploration program at the dormant Ketza River gold mine property, 50 km south of Ross River, Y.T….