History of the Meadowbank Project
Agnico Eagle in joint venture with Hecla Mining drilled 65 holes between 1989 and 1991 and outline 200,000 oz
In 1992 Agnico dropped the Option and the property returned to Asamera and Comaplex
Gulf Canada sold Asamera’s interest in the property to Cumberland Resources in 1993.
Exploration recommenced in 1995 and by 1997 a total of 1.1 million oz were outlined
Cumberland purchased Comaplex’s interest in June 1997
Between 1993 and 1998 a total of 322 ddh were completed and the resources expanded from 200,000 to 1.7 million