Why does “fetid fluorite”, a mineral that is found in the Upper Palatinate in Bavaria, Germany, have such an unpleasant sharp smell when it is crushed? Scientists in Munich have now found the solution to this puzzle, not only bringing an end to a controversial discussion that has been going on for about 200 years, but also altering a hard and fast textbook rule.
The executor of the Matagami project, Xstrata Canada – Xstrata Zinc Canada Division, has provided the latest information about the outcome of drilling in a 4737-sq. km area to Donner Metals.
By G.P. Thomas
9 Jul 2012
Canadian International Minerals (CIN) has reported that its Cole Lake property has been extended with the acquisition of two claims that enclose 346.78 ha, totaling 16 claims, with 6967.22 ha areal level in the property region of West Central British Columbia.
By G.P. Thomas
9 Jul 2012
Pershimco Resources has reported that it has received latest assay results from the diamond drill program conducted at the 15,000 ha Cerro Quema property. The company completed this recent drill program over the La Pava East deposit region.
By G.P. Thomas
7 Jul 2012
Cub Energy has declared that it has started drilling the Makeevskoye-20 (M-20) well. KUB-Gas is operating this M-20 well. It is a subsidiary, wherein Cub has a 30% ownership stake.
By Joel Scanlon
7 Jul 2012
First Point Minerals has reported that it has purchased two properties in Norway, after the discovery of anomalous iron-nickel alloy through its ongoing exploration program.
Eagle Star Minerals has reported that the results of the composite interval channel sampling program has confirmed the occurrence of mineralized phosphate within the 7 m mineralized package across the 15 km defined strike region. The company is waiting for additional results.
By G.P. Thomas
7 Jul 2012
Pacific Ridge Exploration has announced that it has been carrying out an exploration activity at the Mariposa gold project situated in the White Gold District of Yukon, since early June.
Silver Bull Resources, Inc. is pleased to announce further to its news release dated May 22, 2012, it has filed its updated NI43-101 Technical Report titled "Technical Report on the Sierra Mojada Silver Project, Coahuila State, Mexico dated July 5, 2012 on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.
Miranda Gold Corp. is pleased to announce drill results from its Pavo Real project in Colombia. Miranda's funding partner Red Eagle Mining Corporation drilled 11,150 ft (3,400 m) in nine holes in this initial program.
Innovation Metals Corp. today announced the submission of a Project Notice to the Province of Quebec, kick-starting the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process for the company's future rare-earth element separation facilities, to be located in Becancour, Quebec.
Aldridge Minerals Inc.announced today that it plans to exit Papua New Guinea ("PNG") following receipt of a formal notice from the Registrar of Tenements in PNG that the Company's licence renewal application for its non-core Kili Teke property was denied.
Klondike Silver Corp. is pleased to announce an update of exploration and bulk testing activities at its Silvana Mine located at the historic mining town of Sandon in SE British Columbia. The Company's 100% owned 120 ton per day mill has been operating 10 hour shifts for 7 days a week resulting in the processing of approximately 40 tons of material per day.
GTSO Resources, a wholly owned mining subsidiary of Green Technology Solutions, Inc., announced today that it has opened talks with a potential urban mining target with operations in Chile through a consulting partner with offices within the country and in Canada.
FMC Technologies, Inc. announced today that it has signed an agreement with Statoil for the manufacture and supply of subsea production equipment to support the Gullfaks South field development. The contract has an estimated value of $200 million in revenue to FMC Technologies.