Drill rigs to test Kirkland pipes
While the logistics of diamond exploration in the Northwest Territories become more challenging with each passing day, some companies are mobilizing drill rigs to the relatively balmy climes of northe…
1992
Pipe variations require large sample
The importance of taking a representative sample before calculating diamond reserves was stressed recently at “More about Diamonds,” a seminar sponsored by Canaccord Capital, a private offshoot of LOM…
NEWS ROUNDUP — More drilling success at Myra Falls
Drilling by Westmin Resources (TSE) is continuing to intersect impressive ore-grade mineralization in the Battle and Gap zone discoveries at the Myra Falls mine property near Campbell River, B.C. A re…
Meikle to address CIM audience
Guest speaker at a Nov. 26 luncheon sponsored by the Toronto Branch of the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum will be Brian Meikle. He will give an update of his namesake project i…
Australia counts on its minerals
Mineral resources have contributed greatly to Australia’s growth and continue to do so, a luncheon gathering of the Toronto branch of the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (CIM) w…
GUEST COLUMN — Mexico: A mining man’s dream?
Mexico is experiencing a modern-day exploration boom, the direct result of radical changes to its mining laws. Rich in minerals, the country is the world’s largest supplier of silver and exports large…
PDAC convention
Scheduled for March 28-31, 1993, at Toronto’s Royal York Hotel will be the international convention of the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada. With its focus on “Risks and opportunities …
Zinc forum
The second annual International Zinc Conference will be held Feb. 21-24, 1993, in Scottsdale, Ariz. Hosted by the American Zinc Association, the forum will stress the importance of expanding investmen…
USMX receives reclamation award
The 1992 Nevada Excellence in Mining Reclamation Award was presented recently to USMX at the Nevada Mining Association’s annual meeting. The award is jointly sponsored by Nevada, the U.S. Bureau of La…
Goldex paying $2.05 million for Goldex Extension interest
A member of the Agnico-Eagle Mines (TSE) group of companies, Goldex Mines (TSE), has agreed to pay Montreal-based junior Ormico Exploration (ME) $2.05 million for its 40% interest in the Goldex Extens…
Nova-Cogesco offer
An offer to purchase 3.3 million common shares of Nova-Cogesco Resources (TSE) by NCG Acquisition has been extended to Nov. 9 from Oct. 30. NCG, an affiliate of Hughes Lang (VSE) and Orofino Resources…
Ontario gives grants for research, cleanup
Three environment-related research and cleanup projects will receive grants from Ontario’s Ministry of Northern Development and Mines. The ministry will contribute $15,000 to Falconbridge Ltd.’s study…