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The mining sector of Peru now represents 11% of the country’s gross national product and more than 40% of legal exports; directly and indirectly, it supports some 10% of the population. It is virtuall…

The chief executive officer of Kinross Gold, Robert Buchan, will speak at the Thursday, Nov. 17, luncheon of the Toronto branch of the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum. An incorr…

Toronto-listed Orvana Minerals recently acquired a half interest in a gold-copper project in Kyrgyzstan. Orvana will spend US$500,000 exploring two concession areas, as will joint-venture partner MK G…

Toronto-listed Greenstone Resources has opted to buy a 51% stake in the private Honduran company that controls the San Andres gold project in western Honduras. As consideration, Greenstone will issue …

Drill results from four gold targets on the Santa Clara concession in central Cuba are providing encouragement for CaribGold Resources (TSE). The most significant intersection was encountered at Lote …

Drilling is under way on MacDonald Mines Exploration’s (CDN) Florencia Sector gold property near Camaguey, Cuba. Samples from several holes in the 2,500-metre, 15-hole program are already en route to …

The first four drill holes have yielded positive assay results in a new program at Waddy Lake Resources’ (TSE) Komis gold deposit in northern Saskatchewan. Significant intersections include 0.36 oz. g…

Vancouver-based junior Redell Mining (VSE) is pleased with results of a summer drill program on the Mt. Freegold property, 30 miles northwest of Carmacks, Y.T. The program tested the potential of the …

A study indicates that times can only get better for the non-ferrous metal industry. Resource Strategies Inc. (RSI) of Pennsylvania, in association with Metals and Minerals Research Services of the Un…

Anthony Carlotto and Michael Ryser appointed directors.

Ronald Bradburn appointed vice-president.

Garvin McMinn appointed president and director. P. Zerny, and Catherine McClusky appointed directors.