CDNX holds ground as rockets roar
Vancouver — The highly anticipated first strike by U.S.-led forces against Afghanistan failed to rattle Canada’s junior exchange during the 4-day report period ended Oct. 9. The Canadian Venture Exch…
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Anooraq granted renewal on Platreef
Vancouver — Armed with a $3.2-million financing, Hunter Dickinson-led Anooraq Resources (ARQ-V) has been granted a 5-year exploration renewal on its Platreef platinum group metals (PGM) properties in…
Better life starts with industry Progress and protest
Children have been known to ask, “If there’s a Mother’s Day and a Father’s Day, why isn’t there a Child’s Day?”The stock answer (revealed to new parents, we suppose, in pre-natal classes, between sess…
Metal Prices (October 15, 2001)
BASE METALS (London Metal Exchange — Midday official cash/3-month prices, US$ per tonne)DateOct. 9Oct. 8Oct. 5Oct. 4Oct. 3…
Brancote boosts its stake in Argentine gold deposit
United Kingdom-based Brancote Holdings is boosting its ownership of the multi-million-ounce Esquel gold project in southern Argentina to 74% by acquiring the 14% stake held by Australian businessman K…
Canabrava adds ground in Ontario (October 15, 2001)
Vancouver — Adding to its promising portfolio of diamond properties in Ontario, Canabrava Diamond (CNB-V) has inked a deal with Berland Resources (BNL-V) to pick up more claims in the Porcupine minin…
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A proposal for BC land claims
The tremendous mineral wealth of British Columbia is part of our collective heritage, and all British Columbians have a right to share in the benefits of its development, which include an increased st…
PEOPLE (October 15, 2001)
Diamondex — James Eccott appointed director.Mountain Province — Jonathan Comerford and Elizabeth Kirkwood appointed directors.North American Metals — Ian Telfer appointed chairman, CEO…
Philex sees potential for second porphyry (October 15, 2001)
Vancouver — Philippine copper porphyry deposits typically occur in clusters and partners Philex Gold (PGI-V) and Anglo American (AAUK-Q) are hoping that the region around their new Boyongan prospect …
High River ups Buryat holding
High River Gold Mines (HRG-T) has bought a further 10% shareholding in Buryatzoloto, the Russian company that operates the Zun-Holba and Irokinda mines in the Buryat region in eastern Russia.The value…
More gold at Donlin
Ongoing drilling by NovaGold Resources (NRI-T) has extended high-grade gold mineralization at the Donlin Creek project in southwestern Alaska.Situated 480 km west of Anchorage, Donlin Creek hosts a re…