Benton, Teck in Voisey’s search
Vancouver — Benton Resources (BTC-V) is teaming up with Teck Cominco (TCK.B-T, TCK-N) to explore for nickel on a package of Labrador claims located about 60 km north of the Voisey’s Bay mine.
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Zinifex shaves Wolfden bid
The bid for Wolfden Resources (WLF-T, WLFFF-O) by Australian zinc producer Zinifex (ZFEXF-O, ZFX-A) will see an extended exclusive negotiation period, following discussions between the two companies.
Murgor sizes up Hudvam, Fon
Montreal-based Murgor Resources (MUG-V, MUGRF-O) has received preliminary resource figures for the Hudvam and Fon massive-sulphide deposits near Flin Flon, Man., from its consultants.
Mega Uranium to absorb Monster Copper (March 19, 2007)
Vancouver — In a combination of larger-than-life adjectives, Mega Uranium (MGA-T, MGAFF-O) is moving to acquire Monster Copper (MNS-V, MCPRF-O).
Callinan sues HudBay
Callinan Mines (CAA-V, CCNMF-O) wants a look at HudBay Minerals’ (HBM-T, HBMFF-O) books on suspicions that the company isn’t complying with a net profits interest and royalty agreement signed in 1988 …
Halo intersects sulphides at Sherridon
Copper-zinc mineralization down dip from the Bob Lake massive sulphide deposit, near Sherridon, Man., has been conf…
Campbell out of CCAA, looks for turnaround
Campbell Resources (CCH-T, CBLRF-O) didn’t make much money or have much fun in 2006, but expects that to change thi…
Freeport, Phelps deal wins vote
Shareholders of Freeport McMoRan Copper and Gold (FCX-N) and Phelps Dodge (PD-N) have voted in favour of the propos…
Shining Tree drilling suggests extension
Ursa Major Minerals (UMJ-V) has completed a five-hole program on its Shining Tree nickel property in Fawcett Twp., about 100 km north of Sudbury, Ont. One hole suggests that mineralization persists do…
Quadra rolls out 2006 profit
Vancouver — Improved performance at its flagship Robinson copper-gold mine near Ely, Nev., propelled Quadra Mining (QUA-T, QADMF-O) to deliver net earnings of US$54.7 million in last year’s final qua…
PDAC award latest for Rebagliatis
Vancouver — When Ross Rebagliati won the first Olympic Gold medal for snowboarding in Nagano back in 1998, he was merely showing a competitive streak that appears to run in his family.
Callinan sues HudBay over profit agreement
Callinan Mines (CAA-V) wants a look at HudBay Minerals’ (HBM-T) books over suspicions that the company isnt comply…