Transpacific plans drilling program
Drilling is planned by Transpacific Resources (TSE) for a gold-copper property in the Kirkland Lake area of northeastern Ontario.Induced-polarization surveys in the northwestern part (Instant Creek) o…
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Gold Funds (May 01, 1995)
Gold Funds as of Apr. 25BGRCentralNet Value$17.50$6.98Price$14.63$7.00Discount16.41%Premium0.3%Value$136,790,000$126,695,100…
Hemlo options play in northern Quebec
Toronto-listed Hemlo Gold Mines (TSE) can earn a half interest in the 77-claim Ligneris gold property, near Amos, Que., from joint owners Placer Dome (TSE) and La Societe d’exploration miniere Vior (M…
INVESTMENT COMMENTARY — Junior golds offer growth potential
With the price of gold floating between US$380 and $390 per oz., many investors are casting about for ways to maximize their return with a minimum of risk.One approach is to buy shares in companies th…
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR — Peru can count on its engineers
The United Nations survey that ranked Canada as having the highest quality of life in the world obviously did not include mining engineers, who can enjoy a higher quality of life in almost any other c…
Santa Catalina plans drilling
Drilling is imminent at the Oracle Ridge project near Tucson, Ariz.Santa Catalina Mining (VSE), 70% owner, carried out an airborne geophysical survey over the area, identifying targets similar to the …
STOCK MARKETS — Rio/North offer tops Placer’s bid for Musto
Some analysts thought Placer Dome may have offered too much to acquire International Musto Explorations and a direct 50% interest in the Bajo de la Alumbrera copper-gold porphyry project in Argentina….
Studies continue at Santo Tomas
A final feasibility study is in progress for the Santo Tomas copper-gold project in Mexico’s Sinaloa state.A prefeasibilty study was finished last August and Exall Resources (TSE) says additional work…
Sheridan options Lithos moly play
Drilling is planned for a molybdenum property in Quebec following the conclusion of a deal between Lithos (ME) and financier Patrick Sheridan.Lithos says the property, Mining Concession 391, contains …
STOCK MARKETS — Witte offer, Voisey Bay keep VSE on its toes
Western markets paused for a breather during the report period ended April 25, with the Vancouver Stock Exchange resource index slipping 3.33 points to 1,261.46. The composite index continues to track…
NEWS ROUNDUP — KRL acquiring Ontario claims
Junior KRL Resources (VSE) is acquiring two mineral claims (comprising four units) in Knight Twp., within the Shining Tree area of northern Ontario.The company will issue 75,000 common shares, subject…
Radisson boosts reserves at O’Brien gold project
Based on results of a winter drill program, Radisson Mining Resources (ME) reports an increase in the resource of the 36 East zone on the O’Brien project near Malartic, Que.The junior can acquire a ha…