COMMENTARY — The Helms-Burton Act, Part 2
The U.S. Congress recently enacted the Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity (Libertad) Act, also known as “Helms-Burton,” after its sponsors Senator Jesse Helms and Congressman Dan Burton. The Act …
News
Tri Origin drills Sioux property
A 1,200-metre program of diamond drilling is under way on the Sioux property of Tri Origin (TOE-T), 30 km south of Sioux Lookout, Ont.The company, which notes that the setting is geologically similar …
Namibian delegation makes pitch to Canadian mining reps
The time is now for Canadian investment in Namibia’s mineral exploration sector.That was the message delivered by a delegation of government officials and businessmen from the Southwest African nation…
Fortune perseveres at Nico
Drill results at the Nico prospect in the Northwest Territories show generally low copper results, yet owner Fortune Minerals (FORM-C) is nevertheless forging ahead with a second round of drilling.The…
Kirkland Lake joint venture receiving funds
Proceeds from a private placement will enable Queenston Mining (QME-T) to explore the Kirkland Lake, Ont., joint venture, which it shares with Franco-Nevada Mining (FN-T).The placement consists of 4 m…
NEWS IN BRIEF (June 03, 1996)
Conquest Exploration (CQX-V) has changed its name to International Conquest Exploration (ICX-V) on a 1-new-for-3-old-share basis.
NDT to drill in Labrador
Approval to drill Target 44, situated adjacent to Nain, Labrador, is near at hand, following a recent plebiscite.Residents of the town voted 64% in favor of allowing drilling to proceed, and formal ap…
NEVADA SPECIAL — Mineral Ridge advances through permitting
Having completed a feasibility study on its Mineral Ridge gold deposit in western Nevada, Cornucopia Resources (CNP-T) is applying for permits.Cornucopia expected to have an environmental assesment dr…
NEVADA SPECIAL — Blue Desert adds to Nevada holdings
Blue Desert Mining (BDE-V) has acquired 73 claims staked adjacent to current work under way at its Golden Sage joint-venture in Nevada’s Humboldt County.The junior says its newly acquired ground surro…
NEVADA SPECIAL — High Desert and Barrick drill Popovich
Encouraged by drill results released in September 1995, Barrick Gold (ABX-T) and High Desert Mineral Resources (HDR-V) will undertake five more holes at their jointly held property 30 km north of Carl…
NEVADA SPECIAL — X-Cal to test West Wood gold target
Drilling by X-Cal Resources (XCL-T) will test the West Wood target at the Sleeper gold mine in Nevada.The junior company began conducting surveys and compiling data from the project after reaching an …
Meetings (June 03, 1996)
MEETINGSJune 3, Columbia GoldJune 3, DakotaJune 3, Minera RayrockJune 3, Rayrock YellowknifeJune 4, ArequipaJune 4, Newhawk GoldJune 4, OrvanaJune 4, South PacificJune 4, ThunderwoodJune 5, AurizonJun…