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Explorers queue for Abitibi windfall

Five hundred thousand metres is enough drilling to light up a mineral field. It’s certainly been enough to focus a lot of eyes on Canada’s Abitibi region in the past year or so. But, contrary to the theme of a recent Vancouver mining investment conference discussion, Osisko Mining’s mega-drilling program at Windfall hasn’t lit a fire under the share prices of junior neighbours – yet.

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Right this way ... Maple Gold Mines is one of the Abitibi gold explorers whose share price has risen this year

Not that some investor sentiment hasn't been favourably disposed towards companies exploring and developing in the region.