Hillsborough finances expansion
An agreement with Sprott Securities will help provide Hillsborough Resources (TSE) with sufficient funds to expand its 63%-owned Quinsam coal mine near Campbell River, B.C.The company will issue 2.4 m…
Articles by Northern Miner Staff
New set of directors placed at the helm of Minefinders
The new management team of Minefinders (TSE) is gearing up to explore the Bolsa and Dolores properties in Mexico.Arthur Dalfen, Mark Bailey and Marc Henderson were recently appointed directors of the …
Inco starts feasibility studies for its Goro nickel project
In keeping with its plan to boost nickel production by 20% over the next decade, Inco (TSE) will proceed with a feasibility study at its Goro nickel project in the French island of New Caledonia.The s…
COMMENTARY — The origin of diamonds
Diamonds are being found in geological environments outside cratons and in rocks other than kimberlites. As a result, different sources and origins of diamonds must be considered.Experiments at severa…
Iamgold finances African programs
A private placement valued at $15 million will aid privately owned Iamgold in its West African initiatives.The company will use the proceeds to acquire, explore and develop precious metal properties.I…
PEOPLE — INT’L COPPER
Christopher Lee appointed program director of environmental division; Konrad Kundig appointed director of communications and technical information services; Brian Moreton appointed vice-president of E…
PEOPLE — EMPEROR GOLD (August 07, 1995)
Arthur Troup and Ross Guenther appointed directors.
PEOPLE — CYPRUS AMAX (August 07, 1995)
Christopher Crowl named director of organizational services.
PEOPLE — BORON CHEMICALS (August 07, 1995)
Robert Cogliandro appointed vice-president.
DIAMOND NEWS ROUNDUP — Aber gears up for bulk sampling work at Diavik project
At the Diavik project near Lac de Gras, N.W.T., a 1-km-long decline is being driven to the 155-metre level in preparation for bulk sampling, to begin in the new year.Aber Resources (TSE) holds a 40% i…
STOCK MARKETS — GREATEST VALUE TRADED, JULY 26-AUGUST 1
Exchange Value($000s)HighLowCloseChange Barrick Gold T126650$35 3/833 7/835 3/8+3/4Placer Dome T117249$36 7/83435 1/2-1Inco Ltd T110618$46 5/84545-7/8Falconbridge T59748$29…
GOLD FUNDS (August 07, 1995)
Gold Funds as of August 1BGRCentralNet Value$18.05$6.60Price$13.88$6.375Discount23.13%3.4%Value$141,116,000$115,383,038…