AngloGold provides AIDS drugs
AngloGold of South Africa has been administering antiretroviral therapy (ART) to workers suffering from HIV/AIDS.The treatment is the first stage of the project announced by AngloGold and Anglo Americ…
2003
Cameco, partners buy BE’s Bruce Power interest
The world’s largest uranium producer is adding to its portfolio of downstream uranium assets.Just before the Christmas break, Saskatoon-based Cameco (CCO-T) joined forces with TransCanada PipeLines (T…
Cardero buoyed by Argentine silver
Vancouver — Last year was a banner one for Cardero Resource (CDU-V), and with a $2.9-million financing in hand, the junior aims to step up exploration in 2003.Over the past year, the junior saw its s…
The Northern Miner — North American Mining Index (January 13, 2003)
75.38 (-1.68)(Sept. 30/98 = 100)…
Fire at Muskeg River mine
Production of bitumen at Shell Canada’s (SCH-T) Muskeg River mine, 75 km north of Fort McMurray, Alta., has been halted following a fire.The fire resulted from explosions in the froth treatment area, …
McWatters director opens own account
Recent insider trading transactions reported by the Ontario Securities Commission include the following:q Anatolia Minerals Development (YMC.U-V) — Erden Yuksel, who is an insider under the Ontario S…
Chile scores high in Fraser rankings
Chile is the best region in the world for mining investment, according to the sixth annual survey of mining executives conducted by the Fraser Institute of Vancouver, B.C.The South American country us…
Tiberon expands Nui Phao tungsten deposit
Drilling cuts thick intervals, good grades at Vietnamese prospectVancouver — Drilling by Tiberon Minerals (TBR-T) at the Nui Phao polymetallic property in northern Vietnam has confirmed the existence…
Phelps to sell mining town
Playas, N.M., a virtual ghost town since Phelps Dodge halted operations at a nearby copper smelter in September 1999, has been put up for sale by the mining giant. Price: US$3.2 million.The 2.6-sq.-km…
Poland looks to restructure mining industry
The jobs of thousands of miners in Poland are at risk following the expiration of a government bill that protects the mining industry from bankruptcy.The government wants to restructure the industry a…
IMA adds ground in Patagonia (January 13, 2003)
Vancouver — Results from grassroots exploration have induced IMA Exploration (IMR-V) to acquire more ground in the Patagonia region of southern Argentina.Through staking, the junior added 240 sq. km,…
