Muscocho group rehatched as Golden Goose
Shareholders have approved the merger of Muscocho Explorations (MUS-T), McNellen Resources (MNR-T) and Flanagan McAdam Resources (FMRI-C) into a single entity. The new company, to be called Golden Goo…
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TVI and Echo Bay hit high-grade gold at Kingking project
Partners TVI Pacific (TVI-T) and Echo Bay Mines (ECO-T) have intersected high-grade gold zones at the Kingking copper-gold deposit in the Philippines.Echo Bay and TVI are earning 75% and 25% interests…
THE GLOBAL SEARCH FOR GOLD SPECIAL — Recent gold discoveries shed light on Honduras
Since entering Honduras almost two years ago, Vancouver-based Mar-West Resources (MSR-V) has amassed one of the largest packages of exploration properties in the country.Mar-West began positioning its…
Junior mining companies flock to Zaire
Zaire has suddenly emerged as a popular destination for Canadian mining capital as an increasing number of juniors sign agreements for exploration and development in the Central African country.Alhoug…
THE GLOBAL SEARCH FOR GOLD SPECIAL — Teck extends gold search to Australia
By acquiring an interest in two junior Australian companies, Teck (TEK-T) has expanded its gold exploration efforts.The company has gained a 15% stake in Camelot Resources by purchasing 21.5 million o…
THE GLOBAL SEARCH FOR GOLD SPECIAL — Daisy on track for 1997 opening
With all key permits and approvals in hand, construction of the Daisy gold mine in Nevada is well under way and startup is projected for early 1997.Inter-Rock Gold (IRO-T) owns 65% of the operation, w…
Spot prices at a glance (September 02, 1996)
Wednesday, August 28, 1996Price (US)Week’s ChangeGold*$388.65+ $1.20Silver*$ 5.21…
COMMENTARY — Adopt-an-MP
Warren Holmes is president and general manager of Falconbridge’s Canadian nickel operations and former president of the Ontario Mining Association. He has written this article at the request of Keep M…
THE GLOBAL SEARCH FOR GOLD SPECIAL — Underground work pans out at Eagle River
Underground development at the Eagle River mine near Wawa, Ont., has established sufficient reserves to replace 1996 production completely.Calling the underground drill program mine “very rewarding,” …
EDITORIAL PAGE — The readiness is all
Despite efforts — not one, but many — to stimulate investment and consumer confidence by lowering interest rates, Canada’s domestic economy remains sluggish. Unemployment numbers are still high, and…
THE GLOBAL SEARCH FOR GOLD SPECIAL — Newmont ups gold output and earnings
Record quarterly gold production has sparked an increase in earnings for Newmont Gold (NGC-N).The company earned US$21.6 million for the second quarter (before a gain on an asset sale and writeoff), c…
More gold found in West Timmins camp
The gold discoveries are coming thick and fast in the area centred on Thorneloe Twp., 18 km southwest of Timmins, Ont.Band-Ore Resources (BNDR-T) has intersected a new gold zone on its Thorne property…