EXPLORATION ROUNDUP — Barrick Gold to gain half of Ligneris gold project

Toronto-based Barrick Gold (ABX-T) will take over a 50% interest in the Ligneris gold project in northwestern Quebec. The interest is currently held by Placer Dome (PDG-T).

Barrick plans to launch a $500,000 exploration program.

Vior Mining Exploration (VIO-M) holds the remaining 50% interest and will begin contributing to expenditures once Barrick has completed the program.