Intl. Pursuit gains Mongolian assets
Landlocked and oft-ignored Mongolia has become a major focus of International Pursuit (IPJ-T).Through subsidiary companies, Pursuit has acquired a significant property portfolio in the Asian country, …
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EXPLORATION 1997 — Noveder plans to explore Fleur de Lys
Data from historic exploration, combined with results of recent prospecting, have prompted Noveder (NED-M) to plan an exploration program for the Fleur de Lys property in northern Newfoundland.Work to…
EXPLORATION 1997 — Lac Volant a high flyer for Quebec industry
The claim-staking rush in the Lac Volant region was the highlight of Quebec’s mineral industry in 1996. The industry experienced moderate growth during the year, according to figures released by the p…
Inmet hopes for turnaround in 1997 as new copper and gold projects come on stream
After losing money for the second year in a row and seeing drops in its production levels for 1996, Inmet Mining (IMN-T) is hoping its newest copper and gold projects will improve its fortunes in the …
Metallica plans Mexican mine
Metallica Resources (MR-T) has received a positive final feasibility study for its wholly owned Cerro San Pedro gold-silver project near San Luis Potosi, Mexico.Mining permits and project financing ar…
Study gives thumbs-up for Eskay Creek mill
Construction of a gravity and flotation mill would add 30,000 oz.gold-equivalent annually to the the Eskay Creek mine in northwestern British Columbia, according to a feasibility study.”The milling pr…
Canyon identifies gold targets at Brazil’s Rio Maria property
Colorado-based Canyon Resources (CAU-X) has discovered gold mineralization at its Rio Maria property in the northern Brazilian state of Para.Stream sampling, geochemical soil surveying over 350 line m…
Greenstone to boost capacity at San Andres
Consistently encouraging drill results have prompted Greenstone Resources (GRE-T) to double its projected gold production capacity at the San Andres heap-leach operation in western Honduras.The proper…
EXPLORATION 1997 — JCI expands past borders of South Africa, forms alliances with juniors
World-renowned gold producer JCI is learning that partnerships with junior companies are an effective means to pursuing projects beyond the bornders of South Africa.Based in Johannesburg, the company …
EXPLORATION 1997 — Kazakstan Goldfields boosts reserves by 30% at Aksu
Drilling at the Aksu gold mine in north-central Kazakstan has boosted reserves considerably, reports Kazakstan Goldfields (KGFC-C).Working just 100 metres from the mine, the company outlined five sepa…
EXPLORATION 1997 — Drills turn at prospect in James Bay Lowlands
A $1.7-million drill program will test two kimberlites discovered last year by partners Spider Resources (SPQ-A) and KWG Resources (KWG-T) in the James Bay Lowlands of Ontario.The program will evaluat…
EXPLORATION 1997 — Stratabound stakes ground
Stratabound Minerals (SB-A) has staked open ground surrounding its newly acquired Santa Genoveva lead-zinc-silver-gold property in northeastern Mexico. The company says it now controls the entire 10-k…