1.   And he studied at the School of Surveying of the American Geographical Society with a view to doing exploration work for museums.

2.   Eurogas has suspended all exploration work in the Czech Republic pending the outcome of the dispute.

3.   Shares of smaller mining companies doing exploration work in Indonesia dropped.

4.   The native groups believe Inco is attempting to sidestep regulations by arguing the construction is exploration work rather than mine development.

5.   The natives believe Inco is attempting to sidestep regulations by arguing the construction is exploration work rather than mine development, White said.

6.   The money was used to fund exploration work at the Sheraton-Timmins site.

7.   Two previous attempts to auction the mine failed to attract offers because of insufficient exploration work and poor environmental management.

8.   Australia and Indonesia each administer one zone independently, though they must notify the other side of exploration work.

9.   Jakarta has to notify Australia of any exploration work in the zone.

10.   Slavneft is expected to start exploration work in March or April.