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Howard Beck appointed director.
Articles by Northern Miner Staff
Correction (June 24, 1996)
Primary zinc production rose to 98,495 tonnes in March 1996 from 66,464 tonnes in March 1995. Incorrect information appeared in our edition of June 10.
Policy on staff investing (June 24, 1996)
It is the ongoing policy of The Northern Miner that no staff writers or editors are permitted to write about securities they own, engage in short-selling or take part in initial public offerings and p…
Ontario, natives reach mineral development deal
A major obstacle that discouraged mineral development on Ontario’s native reserves has been overcome.An agreement between the Ontario government and the Eabametoong First Nation will repeal provisions…
NEWS IN BRIEF (June 24, 1996)
Multinational Resources (MUT-V) has changed its name to New Guinea Gold (NGG-V) on a 1-new-for-5-old-share basis.
BASE METALS SPECIAL — MIM of Australia eyes Keltic ground
Through a subsidiary, Mount Isa Mines of Australia has secured an option to earn an interest in five Panamanian properties. The properties are, in turn, held by a 60%-owned subsidiary of Western Kelti…
Index (June 24, 1996)
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Meetings (June 24, 1996)
June 24, Int’l Mining June 24, Thor ExplorationsJune 24, Timbuktu GoldJune 25, Abacus MineralsJune 25, Adex MiningJune 25, AnvilJune 25, AurexJune 25, Banner MiningJune 25, FairfieldJune 25, GoldcorpJ…
American Exchange unveils gold index
At a conference in Manhattan, the American Stock Exchange (AMEX) demonstrated an interest in the yellow metal by introducing a new index of selected gold mining companies.Known as Gold BUGS, the index…
Chesbar negotiates in Venezuela
Exploration of La Salle I, a gold property of Chesbar Resources (CBI-M) in eastern Venezuela, has been postponed until after aquisition negotiations are completed.Chesbar owns 80% of the concession an…
DIAMOND PAGE — Tabora kimberlite yields gem diamonds
Bulk sampling has revealed that the Tabora kimberlite pipe in Tanzania contains high-quality diamonds.Tan Range Exploration (TNX-A) recovered 16 high-quality gem diamonds from a 384-ton sample. The di…
Gold Funds (June 24, 1996)
Gold Funds as of June 13, 1996BGRCentralNet Value$24.27$6.52Price$18.25$6…