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CIM to examine Cominco refinery

The process adopted to increase the capacity of Cominco’s Cajamarquilla zinc refinery in Lima, Peru, will be explained at the next luncheon of the Vancouver branch of the Canadian Institute of Mining,…



DIAMONDS — Chronology of Ekati

* 1983 — Chuck Fipke forms Dia Met Minerals.* 1989 — Fipke finds traces of diamond indicator minerals near Lac de Gras in the Northwest Territories. He proceeds to stake claims in the area.* 1990 –…


MEG lunch to shed light on San Nicolas

The Vancouver Mining Exploration Group kicks off its 1998-99 luncheon series with a presentation on Mexico’s San Nicolas massive sulphide deposit in Mexico.The event is scheduled for Oct. 28 at 12 noo…




Dispute filed in Saskatchewan

James Parres, president of CopperQuest (COPQ-C), has filed a lawsuit against Ipsco, a Regina-based steel firm, over rights to ground south of Choiceland, Sask., believed to be prospective for diamonds…



William tightens belt in Europe, South America

Mid-tier gold producer William Resources (WIM-T) is implementing an operating plan designed to trim its European output and suspend South American production.At its flagship Bjorkdal open-pit mine in …


Barrick leaves Chesbar on its own

Barrick Gold (ABX-T) has advised Chesbar Resources (CBI-M) that it will not proceed with further investment in the company and will therefore forfeit its rights at the junior’s gold properties in the …


Falconbridge eyes Darnley Bay anomaly

Subject to due diligence and the approval of the Inuvialuit people of the western Arctic, Falconbridge (FL-T) plans to participate in the ground evaluation program of the Darnley Bay anomaly at Paulat…


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