Editorial Exploration could use more support
The mining industry in Ontario is a multi-billion-dollar contributor to the province’s economy and a significant contributor to Canada. To find the mines of tomorrow necessary to continue that role, e…
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Golden Shield creditors approve GSR proposal
Creditors of bankrupt Golden Shield Resources have approved unanimously a proposal submitted to the bankruptcy trustee whereby the assets of Golden Shield will be purchased by GSR Mining Corp. The pri…
Bodega’s Hyder plans funded by placement
Washington-based company Bodega Ventures (ASE) said it recently completed a private placement subscription with Central Capital for one million Bodega shares at 25cents per share. Central Capital also…
News in Brief (February 26, 1990)
Golden Titan Resources and 182 Dynamic Endeavors Inc. have amalgamated to form Titan Pacific Resources Ltd. (TPZ:VSE). Golden Titan shareholders receive one new share for 0.2 old shares held; 182 Dyna…
Amax Gold blames Nevada taxes for 1989 cost hike
Although its average production costs rose significantly in 1989, Amax Gold (TSE) can still extract an ounce of gold from the ground for less than most of its North American competitors. The Colorado-…
Dickenson raising White mine output
A slight increase in gold production at the White underground mine near Red Lake, Ont., helped keep earnings steady for Dickenson Mines (TSE) in 1989. The company recently reported net earnings for th…
U.S., USSR market mining technology
An agreement was signed last November by a large Soviet gold mining association and an Alaska company to combine mining technology developed on both sides of the Bering Straits. Severovostokzoloto of …
10,000 tons per day Colomac nears production
Northgate Exploration (TSE) affiliate ABM Gold (AMEX) appears to be winning a battle with the elements as it puts the finishing touches to its ambitious Colomac gold project, 137 miles north of here. …
Great Northern hits
A recent drill program in Garrison Twp., Ont., by Great Northern Gold (ASE) and Winteroad Resources (COATS) was successful in cutting at least one high-grade gold value. The companies report that hole…
Tundra writeoff cuts Hemlo Gold’s earnings
A $10.8-million writeoff of exploration expenditures from the huge Tundra gold project in the Northwest Territories was reflected in the 1989 annual earnings of Hemlo Gold Mines (TSE). The company rec…
People (February 26, 1990)
BRANER RESOURCES — Mark Wallbom appointed to the board of directors.
Jonpol deepens shaft
An exploration shaft on Jonpol Explorations (TSE) and T&H Resources’ (TSE) joint venture property in Garrison Twp., Ont., will be deepened to 680 ft. from 500 ft., the companies say. Jonpol has arrang…