Cancor finds new zone
The discovery of a new copper-zinc-silver-gold zone has Cancor Mines (KCR-M) optimistic that ongoing work will enhance the potential of its Gemini property in the Abitibi region of Quebec.The discover…
2000
Cross Lake active near Timmins
Vancouver-based Cross Lake Minerals (CRN-V) is carrying out soil sampling at its Sheraton zinc-silver property, in Timmins, Ont.The program follows the recent discovery of several geophysical anomalie…
CDNX continues fourth-quarter slump
Canada’s junior exchange posted losses on all fronts during the report period ended Nov. 14. The Canadian Venture Exchange composite index tumbled 94.54 points, or 2.8%, to finish the week at 3,180.64…
TSE needs better system
We recently observed, with some dismay, the fiasco on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE) involving the trading of Nortel Networks. Increasingly, there are concerns that this fiasco will reflect poorly o…
Junior eyes nickel project
Having acquired five properties on Quebec’s North Shore, Ressources Appalaches (APP-M) plans to drill-test the ground for its nickel-cobalt-copper potential.Three of the properties are 90 km north of …
Weda Bay develops nickel laterite project
Having delineated a sizable nickel-laterite resource on the Indonesian island of Halmahera, junior Weda Bay Minerals (WDA-T) is now studying the feasibility of developing an open-pit nickel-cobalt min…
Corriente focuses on Equadoran properties
Vancouver — Having thinned out its portfolio of Argentine properties and put its Tasna bismuth mine, in Bolivia, up for sale, Corriente Resources (CTQ-T) is focusing its exploration efforts on the Co…
The Northern Miner — North American Mining Index (November 20, 2000)
67.75 (-0.90)(Sept. 30/98 = 100)…
The Northern Miner — Small Producers Index (November 20, 2000)
42.89 (-0.04)(Sept. 30/98 = 100)…
EVENTS (November 20, 2000)
Nov. 22-24 Northwest Territories 28th Annual Geoscience Forum — Organizer: N.W.T. Chamber of Mines, Yellowknife. Contact Jo Ann Tiemessen. Tel: (867) 873-5281. Fax: (867) 920-2145. E-mail: nwtmines@s…
Zaruma tests Luz del Cobre
Newly listed Zaruma Resources (ZMR-T) is carrying out metallurgical work at its Luz del Cobre project, in Mexico, in order to bring an existing feasibility study to the bankable level.Situated in the …
Positive study tabled for Finlayson
The Finlayson zinc project in southeastern Yukon is technically and economically viable, according to a prefeasibility study which assumes that the sulphide concentrates are marketable without any sec…