Initial Aldebaran assays encouraging
Initial drill results from the Aldebaran property in Chile are being welcomed by partners Arizona Star Resources (VSE) and Bema Gold (TSE).The joint venture drilled seven widely spaced, reverse-circul…
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Meetings (May 08, 1995)
May 15, Arista — annualMay 15, Candela — annual, generalMay 15, Donner — extraordinaryMay 15, Golden Shaft — annual, specialMay 15, Leader M’g. — annual, specialMay 15, Minto Expl. — annualMay 1…
Miramar confirms Cuban gold zone
Drilling on the Mantua copper project in Cuba is confirming the presence of an overlying gold zone.Miramar Mining (TSE), which holds a 50% interest, has completed a 35-hole program to evaluate the gol…
Vancouver hosts annual convention — Drillers discuss variety of topics
Computerization, regulation and foreign projects were among the many topics discussed at the 52nd annual meeting and convention of the Canadian Drilling Association, held here recently.Technical paper…
Minto production decision is near
A feasibility study for the Minto copper-gold-silver project in the Yukon is complete, and Minto Explorations (VSE) expects to make a production decision in the near future.Proven and probable reserve…
Lenora tests gravity process
Bulk-testing of material from the Box and Athona deposits at the Goldfields gold project in northern Saskatchewan is complete, Greater Lenora Resources (TSE) reports.Preliminary analysis of the gravit…
PEOPLE — DAKOTA MINING (May 08, 1995)
Martin Quick appointed president and general manager.
Noranda shareholders salute retiring Powis
Resources giant Noranda (TSE) bid adieu to its longtime chairman, Alfred Powis, in a tribute-filled annual meeting in Toronto.Powis, 64, spent almost 40 years with the company, including 27 years as e…
Neuquen project in Argentina — Yamana, MIM explore `red bed’ deposits
Although Argentina is not known for its copper production, partners Yamana Resources (TSE) and Australian-based MIM Holdings are working to remedy this situation.The Neuquen project is Yamana’s most a…
Study demonstrates competitive cost impact of SX-EW
The results of a new study by Behre Dolbear & Co. of Denver demonstrate the competitive cost impact of solvent extraction-electrowinning (SX-EW) mining operations.The consulting firm says the costing …
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR — Getting the facts straight
The Odds ‘n’ Sods article “Assembling the right team” by Stan Hunter (T.N.M., March 13/95) is a near duplicate of his article in your March 14, 1994, issue. Unfortunately, the latest article provides …
Golden Star takes loss for 1994
Year-end results show that Golden Star Resources (TSE) lost US$8.8 million (US42 cents per share), compared with US$1.6 million (US10 cents per share) for 1993. However, total revenue increased to US$…