Archer Cathro plan spurs controversy
Mineral exploration plans in the Killerman Lakes region of south Yukon have been delayed by concerns about their impact on caribou and other wildlife. But Doug Eaton, exploration project manager with …
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NEWS ROUNDUP — Hardrock property portfolio grows
Affiliated companies Hardrock Extension (TSE), Geraldton Longlac (CDN) and Ferau Resources (CDN) have entered into agreements whereby Geraldton and Ferau will vend their interests in mining claims to …
USMX expands Alaskan property deal
A letter of agreement with North Pacific Mining, an Alaskan native corporation, gives USMX (NASDAQ) the right to further explore and develop the Illinois Creek gold-silver property in the interior of …
ANC in favor of returning mineral rights to the state
The new government of South Africa wants mineral rights inside the country to come under state ownership. British news magazine The Economist says the African National Congress (ANC) of newly elected …
NEWS ROUNDUP — TVX buys ground at Casa Berardi
An agreement between TVX Gold (TSE) and Teck (TSE), whereby Teck will sell its 40% interest in a group of claims known as the Domex Block for US$4.62 million to the Casa Berardi joint venture, has bee…
Operators meeting
The 12th Mine Operators Conference is scheduled for Feb. 19-22, 1995, in Timmins, Ont. The theme will be “new horizons, optimizing mine operations through education, innovation and technology.” Hostin…
THE DIAMOND PAGE — Summer exploration program in full swing
A summer work program is in progress at the Cross property, about 120 km north-northwest of Yellowknife, N.W.T. Ashton Mining of Canada (TSE) has advised partners Pure Gold Resources (TSE) and Tenajon…
QPA Convention set for Sept. 14-16
The 20th annual convention of the Quebec Prospectors Association (QPA) is scheduled for Sept. 14-16 in Val d’Or. The theme will be “Un Quebec ouvert a l’exploration.” The convention will be organized …
Gold potential in SW England
The potential for an economic gold discovery may exist in southwestern England, says R. Rumbold et Associes. The Devon-based geological consulting firm says work undertaken by the British Geological S…
Production to resume at Myra Falls
A 16-month-long labor dispute at Westmin Resources’ (TSE) Myra Falls operations has been resolved through the process of binding arbitration. The polymetallic mine is on Vancouver Island, near the com…
ODDS’N’SODS — A `ground loop’ to remember
Aircraft were used extensively by Canada Tungsten in the development of its tungsten mine at Flat River, N.W.T. We had many exceptional bush pilots in our aircraft charters and finally we settled on B…
BHP drills Cabre property
Project operator BHP Minerals Canada reports receiving results from four additional holes drilled at Southern Africa Minerals’ (ASE) Caber base metal property in northwestern Quebec. TAbout 35 km sout…