Homestake to option Eskay properties
A recent letter of intent sets the stage for Homestake Mining (NYSE) to earn a 51% interest in two properties held by Ecstall Mining (VSE) in the Eskay Creek region north of Stewart, B.C. The two sepa…
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Zappa drilling confirms, extends Dot copper zone
A recently completed 6-hole drilling program on the Dot property in central British Columbia confirmed and extended a previously identified zone of copper-oxide mineralization. Zappa Resources (VSE) i…
Women geoscientists form new chapter
The Canadian Cordillera Chapter of the Association for Women Geoscientists (AWG) will co-sponsor a short course during this year’s Cordilleran Round-Up week, Jan. 25-29. The short course, “Consulting …
LATIN AMERICA — Aurizon plans more La Reyna work
An exploration program aimed at defining and ranking drill targets will be conducted this year by Aurizon Mines (TSE) on its La Reyna copper-gold project near Mazatlan, Mexico. Last year the company c…
Alban options Red Rock project
In return for up to a 5.5% net smelter return (NSR) royalty, Alban Exploration (VSE) recently optioned its Red Rock property in Ladner Cty., Nev., to Placer Dome (TSE). Under the terms of the agreemen…
NEWS ROUNDUP — Phelps Dodge in property option
Phelps Dodge Corp. of Canada, a unit of Phelps Dodge (NYSE), has optioned the Nine Mile Brook base metal property in New Brunswick from Corner Bay Minerals (TSE) and joint venture partner Roycefield R…
Calgary Forum calls for papers
The Calgary Mineral Exploration Group Society is seeking speakers and exhibitors for its second Calgary Mining Forum to be held March 3-4. The theme of this year’s conference is “Mineral industries –…
PEOPLE — SENTINEL RESOURCES (January 18, 1993)
William Campbell, Nick deMare and Dennis Russell appointed directors.
PEOPLE — AXAGON RESOURCES
Michael Pilgrim appointed director.
PEOPLE — CORNUCOPIA RESOURCES (January 18, 1993)
I. Pasternak appointed director.
PEOPLE — NEWMONT MINING & NEWMONT GOLD (January 18, 1993)
Wayne Murdy elected senior vice-president and chief financial officer.
Aronos plans private placement
A $1-million private placement, subject to shareholder approval, is planned by Aronos Multinational (CDN) for its gold project in the Mexican state of Sonora. The placement will involve the issue of o…