Reno, Nevada — A U.S. District Judge today ruled in favor of Barrick Gold Corp. [[ABX]] by declined to grant an injunction regarding the Bureau of Land Management’s recent approval of Barrick’s Cortez Hills Project in Lander County, Nevada. District Judge Larry Hicks’ ruling followed four days of testimony and oral argument after two activist [...]
Toronto, Ontario –Peter Munk, Founder and Chairman of Barrick Gold Corporation [[ABX]], announced today that Aaron Regent has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, effective January 16th, 2009. “Aaron’s outstanding strategic capabilities and highly-focused results orientation will fit in well with Barrick’s unique corporate culture,” said Munk. “Our Board’s thorough and [...]
Drilling Starts at Columbus Gold’s Property
Columbus Gold Corporation announced today that drilling has started on the Company’s Summit Project where joint venture partner Agnico-Eagle Mines Limited ([stock AEM]) is earning an initial 51% interest by undertaking staged annual exploration expenditures and making annual cash payments to Columbus Gold. The current program will consist of approximately 4,000 feet (1,220 meters) of [...]