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It is easy for the mining industry to be cynical about government’s willingness to take action to protect its future in Canada. And it is probably easy for environmentalists and labor groups to be cyn…

A mountainous region of steep valleys is an unlikely location for a developing heap leach project. Nevertheless, North American Metals (VSE) is forging ahead with leaching plans here in northwestern B…

A feasibility report recommends bringing the Mt. Nansen gold-silver property near Whitehorse, Y.T., into production at 50,000 equivalent oz. gold per year. Operating costs are expected to be US$236 pe…

William focuses on projects in Mexico and South Africa Following the acquisition of mining contractor Bharti Laamanen Mining in July and a subsequent reorganization of company management, William Reso…

Drilling is under way on the Aurora property in Venezuela. Canarc Resource (VSE) is funding the work under a 50-50 joint-venture agreement with Tombstone Explorations (VSE). Surface exploration over t…

A feasibility study is in progress on the Manto Azul copper project in west-central Peru, Altai Resources (TSE) reports. Acid leach column tests show that 77% of the total copper and 98% of the solubl…

Denver-based Rio Narcea Gold (TSE) has acquired its second group of gold exploration properties in northern Spain. The Ibias project, in Asturias province, includes 78 sq. km of investigation permits …

A graduate student of the University of Nevada, in Reno, has been trying to help Homestake Mining save on its air-conditioning bill at its deep gold mine in South Dakota. Ian Duckworth, a mining engin…

Steven Kesler appointed chief executive officer.

Leslie MacConnell appointed president and chief executive officer.

Peter Dahl appointed director.

Evangelo Catevatis appointed director.