DIAMOND PAGE — De Beers samples TNK property
Initial sample testing by the Botswanan prospecting arm of De Beers Consolidated Mines (DBRS-Q) has turned up macrodiamonds in three of four kimberlite pipes discovered in 1997 by TNK Resources (TNKR-…
1998
Iamgold, Anglo bring Niamboulama to feasibility
Having completed their due-diligence review, equal partners Iamgold (IMG-T) and Anglo American are proceeding with a feasibility study of the Niamboulama gold deposit on the Yatela concession in weste…
Western Copper, Teck unearth more mineralization at San Nicolas
Western Copper Holdings (WTC-T) and joint-venture partner Teck (TEK-T) have released further drill results from the San Nicolas project in Mexico’s Zacatecas state.Drill hole SAL-40, collared 100 metr…
Second high-grade zone identified at Lejano — Yamana believes deposit occupies margin of a caldera
Yamana Resources (YRI-T) has discovered a second high-grade gossanous zone at the Lejano silver prospect in southern Argentina, significantly expanding the known area of mineralization.Nineteen rock c…
Tri Origin advances Calarie
Partners Tri Origin Exploration (TOE-T) and Delta Gold of Australia are preparing to begin a drilling program at their equally-shared Calarie gold property in New South Wales, Australia.Targets for th…
Birim advances Ghana prospect
Junior gold explorer Birim Goldfields (BGI-T) is carrying out mapping and channel sampling at its Bui property in central Ghana, following an encouraging program of soil and chip sampling.More than 5,…
The unsung sparkle of Wyoming
While I was reading The Northern Miner this morning, I kept thinking about a Canadian I had talked to. I was amazed that his company has staked more than 1 million acres of land on speculation for dia…
Meetings (March 23, 1998)
Mar. 25, ArloMar. 25, Geo PiajaMar. 25, GoldtexMar. 25, Pamlico GoldMar. 25, Redell MiningMar. 25, Walking BearMar. 25, Winslow GoldMar 26, AurizonMar. 26, Bard Silver & GoldMar. 26, DMR ResourcesMar….
OGS improves mineral potential of northern Ontario
Discoveries made by Ontario Geological Survey (OGS) geologists have boosted the mineral potential of the Kapuskasing and Marathon areas.A soil sampling project being completed by OGS staff in the Kapu…
Lower gold price shrinks Pegasus reserves
A recalculation of proven and probable reserves in light of lower gold prices dramatically reduced the ounces of the yellow metal attributed to Pegasus Gold (PGU-M).Excluding the contribution from the…
Freeport hunkers down to reduce costs at Grasberg
In light of lower metal prices, Freeport McMoRan Copper & Gold (FCX-N) intends to implement new operating plans at its Grasberg copper-gold mine in Irian Jaya, Indonesia.The company plans to focus its…
Companies (March 23, 1998)
Abcourt MinesAber ResourcesAgnico-Eagle MinesAlberta EnergyAmerican GemAnglo AmericanAnzex ResourcesAsarcoAshton Mining of Can.Asquith ResourcesAzco MiningBattle Mountain GoldBirim GoldfieldsCallinan …