Nuinsco hits pay dirt in Rainy River
A drill hole at the Rainy River, Ont., project of Nuinsco Resources (NWI-T) has revealed an intercept of significant gold mineralization.Hole NR96-45, drilled near the centre of the 17 zone, produced …
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James takes helm at Inmet Mining
If William James lives up to his reputation as savior of struggling Canadian mining companies, Inmet Mining (IMN-T) may finally succeed in fulfilling shareholders’ expectations.The board of Inmet has …
PEOPLE –PRIME EQUITIES
Michael Pezim appointed president and chairman; Naren Majithia appointed vice-president of finance; Peter Tallman appointed vice-president of exploration; and Neil Mandleman appointed chief financial …
THE DIAMOND PAGE — White Swan Res. lands in Africa
Saskatchewan-based White Swan Resources (WSL-A) has found a new habitat in Sierra Leone, West Africa.By acquiring an 85% interest in three companies based in the country, the company has secured a 1,6…
STOCK MARKETS — Market sets record without help from mines
The Toronto Stock Exchange vaulted past its previous record high on Sept.16, as the TSE 300 index closed the period Sept. 11-17 at 5,268.48, up 121.36 points from the week before, a gain of 2.4%. Fear…
Okak South results fueling optimism
New drill results from the NOT No. 3 property in the Okak South region of Labrador reveal more nickel-bearing intervals.Partners Noront Resources (NOT-V) and Golden Trump Resources (GTZ-V) report that…
Northern Orion inks Argentine deal
An Argentine firm will earn a 67% stake in Northern Orion’s (NNO-T) El Dorado project in Santa Cruz province.To earn the interest, Minera Mincorp must pay US$5 million over four years.Northern Orion h…
Drilling expands Copper Rand mine
Underground drilling is expanding the Copper Rand gold-copper mine, just south of Chibougamau, Que.MSV Resources (MSV-T) reports that hole 36R-284 cut the mine’s No. 1 and No. 3 horizons, plus another…
PEOPLE — INFINITE RES.
Frances Morrison elected director.
PEOPLE — GREAT WESTERN GOLD (September 16, 1996)
Raymond Mullaney appointed director.
PEOPLE — GMD RES. (September 16, 1996)
Gerry Hess appointed director.
PEOPLE — EXALL RES.
Colin Benner appointed director; Michael Gross appointed vice-president of operations; and William Heath appointed vice-president of administration.