Edmonton-based Golden Star Resources (TSE) has been granted the exclusive right to explore for gold and other minerals on a 200,000-hectare block of ground in Suriname, South America.
Golden Star is the first company to be granted a so-called “right of reconnaissance” by the Suriname government, although two international companies operate mines in the country.
Next door in Guyana, Golden Star has a 35% interest in the Omai gold project, which is slated for production in 1993.
“The expansion of Golden Star’s exploration activities to Suriname is a logical extension of the experience and expertise developed over the past seven years in Guyana,” said President David Fennell.
The company says its Headley’s Reef right covers about two-thirds of the principal greenstone belt of Suriname. The belt hosts several gold occurrences, some of which have a history of gold production dating back to the turn of the century.
Golden Star believes these occurrences have the potential to become sizable deposits amenable to bulk mining.
The right of reconnaissance has been granted for two years. At any time during this period, Golden Star may apply to convert any portion of the area to a 3-year right of exploration.
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