Gold Standard signs Uruguayan venture
Utah-based Gold Standard has signed a joint venture agreement to explore its San Juan Hills gold property in Uruguay. Gold Standard is embarking on the joint venture with Compania Mineral San Jose S.A…
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Research UNDERWATER PERIL?
Mine tailings that are dumped Minto lakes and other bodies Mof water are sometimes viewed with suspicion. Many people worry that the tailings contaminate drinking water. But studies done by Prof Thoma…
Drilling planned at Exall’s Gold Eagle
Toronto-based Exall Resources’ (TSE) wholly-owned Gold Eagle property in near Red Lake, Ont. has been earmarked for a 20,000-ft drill program, the Denison Mines (TSE) affiliate said recently. The form…
Minorco bids to unite west’s largest metal mining assets
Minorco SA’s South African- backed bid for the outstanding shares of Consolidated Gold Fields PLC is expected to spark one of the biggest takeover battles in mining history. But even though it will be…
Drill Results from Jualin Property
With 23 drill holes completed to date on the Jualin property north of Juneau, Alaska, International Curator Resources (VSE) says observation of drill core reveals that veins and stockwork zones were e…
Letter to the Editor Center of Excellence
Your last editorial titled “Research teamwork” (Sept 19) is very timely and well received. It does, however, contain a factual error regarding “Western Centre of Excellence in Surface Mining.” This Ce…
Barrick, DCC boost stake in Hayes Res.
A private placement of about $1 million has given American Barrick Resources (TSE) and DCC Equities an increased stake in Toronto- based Hayes Resources (TSE). Under the terms of the placement, Barric…
Armistice long hole uncovers gold values
Several gold-bearing sections were intersected in a long hole drilled from the 1,250-ft level at the Virginiatown, Ont., property of Armistice Resources (ME), the company reports. Hole 12W50-9 was dri…
Nevada Goldfields mining expertise shines at underground gold mine
With all the surface mining going on in Nevada these days the Kingston mine project of Nevada Goldfields (VSE) is a refreshing change of pace. For one thing it’s an underground gold mine grading about…
Northern Manitoba exploration activity continuing
In the Flin Flon-Snow Lake area of northern Manitoba exploration activity is continuing strong. In fact, it is the most actively explored greenstone belt in the province. The belt’s favorable geology …
Suppliers’ Notes (October 03, 1988)
Wajax Industries of Etobicoke, Ont., has been made the exclusive Canadian distributor for a product line of underground mine communication equipment designed and manufactured by Stolar Inc. of Denver,…
Rio Algom adding to uranium reserves
A letter of intent has been entered into between Rio Algom (TSE) and Kerr-McGee Corp. of the United States whereby Rio Algom will acquire uranium properties owned by Kerr-McGee in Wyoming and all the …