Brican Drill Testing Nevada Gold Discovery
The Cottonwood gold discovery on the North Peak project in the Battle Mountain district of Nevada will be further tested by closely spaced vertical holes, say partners Brican Resources (VSE) and Bow V…
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Orebodies right under your nose
If 13 years ago I had offered you the exact location of the Hemlo gold deposit, would you have been interested? As a matter of fact, I did. A total of 3,500 people were provided with the information, …
Leaching site gives Durga chance to generate cash
Busy Durga Resources (ASE) recently acquired the facilities it needs to process 10,000 tons of tailings material at the Boss mine gold project in southern Nevada. Having secured an interest in Silver …
Explorers say it’s cheaper to find gold in Nevada
The recent announcement from Great Britain that Minerals and Resources Corp. (Minorco) has been given the go ahead to bid for Consolidated Gold Fields sparked renewed interest in the Nevada gold belt….
1988 — a year for important Quebec developments
In Quebec, 1988 was marked by the completion of important development projects which came to fruition. Seven gold and two base metal mines went into production, with gold production during the first n…
Mineral output up in New Brunswick
New Brunswick experienced a marked increase in the value of minerals produced in 1988 over 1987 values. Natural Resources and Energy Minister Morris Green has released preliminary figures which show t…
Diana Resources
Diana Resources (VSE) announces a 7,000 ft drill program which will begin shortly on its 82 claim Obatogamau gold property in the Chibougamau area of Quebec. Two surface gold showings will be tested, …
Suntac resumes drill at Polaris Taku
A second phase program consisting of surface drilling and further underground rehabilitation operated by Suntac Minerals Corp. (VSE) is about to begin on the Polaris Taku property in the Tulsequah Riv…
EMR trying to improve the quality of life for Canadians
Not so long ago our sole pre- occupation was the survival of the mining industry. We’ve come a long way. The industry is now financially sound and can join with government in turning its attention to …
Latest Calpine holes includes best grade yet
Three more holes have been reported by Calpine Resources (VSE) from its Eskay Creek project in northern British Columbia, one of which was the highest over-all grade to date. Consolidated Stikine Silv…
Editor’s Note BASE METALS SEARCH
A popular musical group several years back called Blood, Sweat and Tears moaned about being down so long that “bottom looked like up ” I can imagine this standard blues sentiment was adopted by would-…
EXPLOATION ’89 THE MINES
Brunswick No 12 When it comes to reserves, BrunsWwick Mining & Smelting faces an embarrassment of riches At the end of 1987, the official reserve stood at 97,182,000 tonnes of proven and probable ore…