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Sunburst seeks new partner for Tribag

Toronto-based Sunburst Exploration (TSE) says Noranda (TSE) has elected not to proceed with the second stage of an exploration program on Sunburst’s Tribag copper property in northern Ontario. The pro…



Nexus changes name to Pacific Gold

Vancouver-based Nexus Resource (TSE) has changed its name to Pacific Gold Corp., and shareholders have approved a share consolidation on a 6-for-1 basis (6 Nexus for 1 Pacific). The consolidation brin…


U.S. REPORT Piedmont makes new acquisition

The acquisition of MMC Holding Inc. by Piedmont Mining (NASDAQ) has been finalized at a total purchase price of US$3.5 million. Of this amount, US$1 million was paid in cash and the balance is payable…


New code sets B.C. mining standards

The British Columbia Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources has released an 11-part code covering health, safety, and reclamation in the mining industry. The Health, Safety, and Reclamation…


Court rejects Teck’s bid for copper mine

The government of Mexico will leave the Cananea SA copper mine up for sale, following a judge’s rejection of a recent $468-million bid by a consortium of mining companies. The bid by Cupriofera Canane…


Rhodium reaches US$7,000 per oz.

The price of rhodium continued its meteoric rise and recently realized US$7,000 per oz. in New York. South Africa, the Soviet Union and Canada are the three suppliers of rhodium to the world market. A…


Sydney conference

The 24th annual conference of the International Iron and Steel Institute (IISI) will take place Oct. 8-10 in Sydney, Australia. Themes of the conference’s three panel discussions will be the world eco…


Joutel raises cash through rights offer

With the recent offering of more than 35 million transferable subscription rights, shareholders of Joutel Resources (TSE) will be able to exchange their shares for rights in the company. The offer exp…


U.S. REPORT Centurion sells Zaca property

With gold prices in a slump, Centurion Gold (TSE) has decided to sell its interest in the Zaca gold property in Alpine Cty., Calif. The company will receive US$2.4 million for its interest from partne…


U.S. REPORT Targets exceeded at Champagne mine

Since the startup of the Champagne mine last September, operator Bema Gold (TSE) has been reporting better than anticipated gold and silver production at below projected costs. Bema owns 85% of the op…


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