With interests in several mines around the world, Rio Tinto (RTP-N) produced more than 1 million oz. gold during the first half of 1997, up 15% from the comparable period in 1996.The company says its …
The gold potential of West Africa continues to lure Golden Knight Resources (GKR-T), a Vancouver-based company with interests in 14 projects in Ghana and Burkina Faso.The company released results from…
Emerging diamond producer BHP Minerals is awaiting results from a till and esker sampling program carried out on ground held by Caledonia Mining (CAL-T), some 30 km from the Lac de Gras region of Cana…
Junior Abcourt Mines (ABI.B-M) is an example of a domestic mining company that is ready to bounce back into the production mode whenever gold or silver prices return to their former highs.The company’…
A US$60-million financing will provide funds for Ashanti Goldfields (AHD.U-T) to develop the Bibiani gold project in western Ghana.The open-pit mine is expected to produce 170,000 oz. gold per year at…
Having previously failed to gain a stake in Wilanour Resources’ (WLR-T) holdings near Red Lake, Ont., Goldcorp (G.A-T) has launched a takeover bid for the junior company.Goldcorp has offered $1.40 for…
Lead alloys have many uses and come in numerous forms, including anodes, sheet, solder and wire. These alloys are used in high-tech industry and electronics, and have been around for centuries in the …
The past-producing Mayflower gold-silver mine in southwestern Montana could find itself back in business.Last year, Brimstone Gold (BSC-V) acquired the mine from two privately owned Montana companies….
With the Brewery Creek gold mine up and running, operator Viceroy Resource (VOY-T) is turning its attention to exploring the potential of the surrounding mine property in Canada’s Yukon Territory.The …
A trenching program by Jordex Resources (JDX-T) has returned encouraging results from a gold-in-soil anomaly at the Pontes E Lacerda property in the western Brazilian state of Mato Grosso. The soil an…
Diamonds from Angola are reputed to be among the most beautiful and valuable in the world. The African nation is the fourth-largest producer of diamonds and ranks second in terms of value per carat, f…
Terry Tucker appointed president and CEO.
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