Virginia finds gold showings at Auclair
Junior Virgina Gold Mines (VIA-M) has discovered a new showing, known as “Rock’n Hammer,” at its Auclair property, along the Eastmain River in northern Quebec.The company also reported the discovery o…
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Women’s Association marks 75 years in gala celebration
The Women’s Association of the Mining Industry in Canada (WAMIC) recently celebrated its 75th anniversary at Toronto’s King Edward Hotel.Attended by 400 people from all sectors of the mining industry,…
PEOPLE –PACIFIC AMERICAN
Hiro Ogata appointed chairman and chief executive officer.
Trillion rolls up sleeves in Zimbabwe
Regulatory approvals are in place for Trillion Resources (TLQ-T) to acquire the Indarama property, a 16-sq.-km package of mining leases near Kwekwe in south-central Zimbabwe.Trillion is conducting a $…
PEOPLE — MIRAMAR MINING (November 25, 1996)
Brian Labadie appointed senior vice-president of operations.
Australia strives for record gold output
According to a Melbourne-based mining consulting firm, Australia is on-track to produce a record 290 tonnes of gold this year, up from 253.7 tonnes in 1995.The country produced 73 tonnes of the yellow…
ODDS’N’SODS — The Finnish-ed product
After the First World War, thousands of Finns migrated to North America, most of whom settled in the northern U.S. and Canada. The lakes and forests of northern Ontario reminded them of their homeland…
Nevsun expands Tabakoto project
Drill results from the Tabakoto gold project in western Mali reveal increasing grades and widths at depth, particularly in the central part of the Main zone.Nevsun Resources (NSU-T), which owns 90% of…
EDITORIAL PAGE — Better a carrot than a stick
Environmental groups have long criticized government policies aimed at encouraging companies to reduce greenhouse gases from their operations voluntarily. The prevailing view is that nothing will happ…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR — Royal Oak sets record straight on Pelangio deal
The terms of a deal between Royal Oak Mines and Pelangio Larder Lake Mines were incorrectly stated in the article “Exall, Glimmer cut ribbon on Ontario Gold Project” (T.N.M., Nov. 11/96).In the Nighth…
More beeping success at Berthiaume property
Five holes are now complete at the Berthiaume property, north of Lebel-sur-Quevillon, Que., and all have intersected sulphide mineralization.The prospect was discovered by the Berthiaume syndicate, co…
PEOPLE — COLERAINE MINING
Gratien Gelinas appointed president.