NEWS IN BRIEF (April 17, 1995)
Metalline Resource (MTA:VSE) has changed its name to Direct Choice T.V. on a share-for-share basis.
News
Crystallex nears target at Albino
Gold production from the Albino mine in Venezuela has increased dramatically. The operation, situated in the Kilometre 88 region, cranked out 3,352 oz. in March — a whopping 73% increase over the pre…
Voisey Bay anomaly extended
A geophysical survey has identified another anomaly, some 4.5 km northwest of the Voisey Bay nickel-copper-cobalt project in Labrador. Diamond Fields Resources (TSE) says work is continuing in this ar…
Silver supply projected to stay in deficit position
New silver supplies are projected to fall short of fabrication demand again this year, with the deficit narrowing slightly to about 190.4 mil- lion oz. That is the word from research company CPM Group…
Memorial fund honors Jack White
A memorial fund has been set up by Commercial Testing & Engineering Co. of Illinois to honor a longtime employee, Jack White, who died in an airplane crash in 1994. The company has provided the initia…
PEOPLE — MORRISON KNUDSEN MINING GROUP
Steven Chi appointed president.
Cominco, Rio Amarillo test Bolivian silver projects
Partners Cominco Resources International (TSE) and Rio Amarillo (VSE) report that drilling is progressing on their Chachacomiri silver project near Potosi, Bolivia. Two diamond drill holes have been c…
Canmine hits zones at Fer play
Two mineralized zones have been encountered on Canmine Resources’ (ASE) wholly owned Fer property in northern Manitoba. One of the areas, known as the Point zone, contains precious metal mineralizatio…
Opawica performs sampling program
In southwestern Ghana, Opawica Explorations (TSE) is carrying out field work on two reconnaissance licences. Soil sampling is under way on the northeastern portion of the 1,500-sq.-km Enchi-Wiawso pro…
Geomaque works base metal property in Burkina Faso
Assays from geochemical and trenching programs on the Diapaga property in Burkina Faso are being welcomed by Geomaque Explorations (TSE). The geochemical work succeeded in identifying a copper soil an…
Atna adds to Yukon holdings
Junior Atna Resources (VSE) has expanded its presence in the Yukon. Having staked an additional 114 claims in the area of its Foot, Pak and Toe properties, the Vancouver-based company now holds 594 cl…
Tan Range Exploration tests Tanzanian gossan
Surface work on the Itetemia gold project in Tanzania is outlining an extensive, pyrite-rich gossan. Tan Range Exploration (ASE), which is earning a 90% interest in the property, reports that soil sam…