Greystar tallies resource
With another 44 holes sunk, Greystar Resources (GSL-T) is recalculating the resource figure for its Angostura gold-silver project in northeastern Colombia.The Vancouver-based junior has now drilled 18…
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Bulyanhulu plan unveiled
Barrick Gold (ABX-T) has developed a new mine plan for its Bulyanhulu gold project in the Lake Victoria goldfields region of northwestern Tanzania.Over the first 15 years of operations, Bulyanhulu is …
Gold Reserve revises plan for Brisas mine
Drilling by Gold Reserve (GLDR-T) has increased proven and probable reserves at the Brisas gold-copper deposit in southeastern Venezuela.As a result of the 13-hole, 5,700-metre program, the reserve fi…
Viceroy ups mine stake
Under a deal with Echo Bay Mines (ECH-T), junior Viceroy Resource (VOY-T) has acquired the remaining 60% of the Paredones Amarillos gold project it did not already own. In return, the junior has relin…
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ODDS ‘N’ SODS: Mastering metallurgy
A great deal has been written about mining exploration and operations, but little about the metallurgy of deposits. The silent partner at mines is often the metallurgist, whose business has sometimes …
Barrick aims for record
A powerful combination of rising production, falling costs and premium prices for its gold is setting the stage for Barrick Gold (ABX-T) to record its best year ever in 1999.During the first nine mont…
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Eldorado tables estimate for Kisladag gold project
With its 1999 drill program now complete, Eldorado Gold (ELD-T) has tabled an initial resource calculation for its wholly owned Kisladag project in western Turkey.The measured and indicated resource i…
WSGS identifies kimberlite
Mapping by the Wyoming State Geological Survey (WSGS) has defined more kimberlite occurrences in the Iron Mountain district, 35 miles northwest of Cheyenne.The kimberlite field has been tested for mor…
Russian diamond miner reports profits, new mines
In an attempt to consolidate its position in northwestern Russia’s diamond camp, Almazy Rossii-Sakha (Alrosa), the country’s largest producer, will boost output at some of its open-pit operations and …
Franco-Nevada plans Ken Snyder expansion
The recent upward spike in gold prices has prompted Franco-Nevada Mining (FN-T) to draw up plans to boost production at its new Ken Snyder gold mine in northern Nevada.To boost mill throughput to 1,00…