1997

Teck backs Gabriel in Romania

Gabriel Resources (GBU-V) and Teck have signed an agreement that will enable Gabriel to explore and develop projects in Romania.The Vancouver-based major has agreed to invest $1.2 million and provide …


Index (November 03, 1997)

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Rex cuts costs in South Africa

Rex Diamond Mining (RXD-T) has taken steps to rationalize its South African assets.The company will acquire all the diamond mining properties, including the Ardo and Rex mines, of subsidiary Carrig Di…


Study shows potential at Armada’s Baley

An independent feasibility study shows that Armada Gold (AAU-T) is on the road to profitability at its Baley project in southeastern Russia.Armada, through its Russian subsidiary, has an 85% interest …


LME WHSE LEVELS (November 03, 1997)

Metal stocks (in tonnes) held in London Metal Exchange warehouses at Oct. 27/97 (change from previous week in brackets):MetalStock(tonnes)Change…


Sampling serves Indomin

Geochemical sampling on two Indonesian properties held by Indomin Resources (IRL-V) has revealed potential areas of gold-bearing mineralization.At the Busang North project in Kalimantan, six of 13 loo…


Native group signs agreement in Yukon

The Laird First Nation and Cominco have signed a socio-economic participation agreement related to the Sa Dena Hes polymetallic mine in southeastern Yukon.The partners agreed to work together in a spi…


Cameco earnings climb

The first nine months of 1997 saw Cameco (CCO-T) make modest gains in revenues and earnings from operations.Net earnings actually declined, however, as a result of a $44-million deferred income tax ex…


Morning Star returns to production

Nevada Manhattan Mining (NVMH-O) intends to place the Morning Star gold mine back in production after it buys the operation from owner Vanderbilt Gold (VAGO-O).The companies are still negotiating a pr…


DIAMOND PAGE — DiamondWorks sells gems

Vancouver-based DiamondWorks (DMW-T) has received more than US$3.1 million from the sale of its first parcel of diamonds from the Luo diamond mine in northeastern Angola.The parcel, sold in Antwerp, B…


COMMENTARY — Reforesting Brazilian mine sites

As part of a commitment to sustainable development, Mineracao Rio do Norte (MRN) and Alcan Aluminio do Brasil are participating in a renewal project in the Brazilian Amazon.The Trombetas bauxite mine …


Seahawk hits gold in Guyana

Seahawk Minerals (SKM-V) is encouraged by the first round of drilling at its Blackwater gold property in Guyana.The company has drilled 12 angle holes, spanning 1,500 metres, on the Macedonia Creek an…


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