Greystar tallies resource
With another 44 holes sunk, Greystar Resources (GSL-T) is recalculating the resource figure for its Angostura gold-silver project in northeastern Colombia.The Vancouver-based junior has now drilled 18…
1999
Bulyanhulu plan unveiled
Barrick Gold (ABX-T) has developed a new mine plan for its Bulyanhulu gold project in the Lake Victoria goldfields region of northwestern Tanzania.Over the first 15 years of operations, Bulyanhulu is …
Gold Reserve revises plan for Brisas mine
Drilling by Gold Reserve (GLDR-T) has increased proven and probable reserves at the Brisas gold-copper deposit in southeastern Venezuela.As a result of the 13-hole, 5,700-metre program, the reserve fi…
Viceroy ups mine stake
Under a deal with Echo Bay Mines (ECH-T), junior Viceroy Resource (VOY-T) has acquired the remaining 60% of the Paredones Amarillos gold project it did not already own. In return, the junior has relin…
Companies (October 25, 1999)
Aber ResourcesAnglo AmericanAnglogoldApex Silver MinesAsarcoAshanti GoldfieldsAyrex ResourcesBarrick GoldBlack Hawk MiningCaledonian Pacific MineralsCambiorCerro DoradoColumbia MetalsCyprus Amax Miner…
Barrick aims for record
A powerful combination of rising production, falling costs and premium prices for its gold is setting the stage for Barrick Gold (ABX-T) to record its best year ever in 1999.During the first nine mont…
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WSGS identifies kimberlite
Mapping by the Wyoming State Geological Survey (WSGS) has defined more kimberlite occurrences in the Iron Mountain district, 35 miles northwest of Cheyenne.The kimberlite field has been tested for mor…
Junior picks up properties
Newcomer Cerro Dorado (CDCH-O) has signed a letter of intent to acquire a controlling stake in three gold properties in northern Chile from Fremont Gold (FGLD-O).Financial pressures forced Fremont to …
LETTER TO THE EDITOR — Bill C-48 jeopardizes marine resources
Bill C-48 proposes to create marine parks in Canadian waters and will affect access to fishing, hydrocarbons and minerals in our seas. It died during the last session in Ottawa but reportedly is about…
Northgate buys Kemess
The Kemess gold mine in northern British Columbia, the last remaining asset of defunct Royal Oak Mines, has been sold at last.Northgate Exploration (NGX-T) has agreed to take on the mine and keep it o…
Glamis sees higher production in 2000
By fully integrating the three mines it acquired from its recent merger with Rayrock Resources, as well as additional production from the new San Martin mine in Honduras, Glamis Gold (GLG-N) expects t…