First results reported from Meliadine play
Drilling on the Meliadine gold property in the Northwest Territories has enabled 50-50 partners Comstate Resources (TSE) and Cumberland Resources (VSE) to define, more clearly, the extent of the depos…
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Eden Roc Mineral continues drilling
While one drill focused on near-surface exploration on Eden Roc’s (TSE) Ivory Coast property, a second has been defining the Brahima deposit in preparation for mining startup this fall. The Brahima is…
ODDS’N’SODS — Survey control underground essential to
Survey control in underground mines is essential to ensuring the efficiency of mining systems. I vividly recall my first venture into a mine, in the early years of the Second World War, at the Red Ros…
Imperial Metals shares to be sold
Five European shareholders of Imperial Metals (TSE) have filed notices of their intention to sell up to a total of 20 million shares of the company. The holding represents 38% of Imperial’s 52 million…
NEWS IN BRIEF (June 13, 1994)
Goldpac Investments (GPK:VSE) has changed its name to Brimstone Gold (BSC:VSE) on a 1-new-for-5-old-share basis.
STOCK MARKETS — Markets stay the course despite drop in gold
Although the stock markets have been on a slide for the past month or so, trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange is still well ahead of last year. For example, the TSE’s average daily value of $808.1 m…
B.C. celebrates Mining Week
The highlight of British Columbia’s Mining Week (May 23-27) was the opening of Mining House, which combines three associations under one roof to increase public service. The ribbon-cutting ceremony on…
Tacaza drilling gets under way
A 175-hole reverse-circulation program is under way on the Tacaza oxide copper project in southeastern Peru. Owner Kookaburra Resources (VSE) has completed two column tests, both of which returned rec…
Aber discovers diamonds
The recent discovery by Aber Resources (TSE) of several diamondiferous kimberlites further attests to the exploration potential of the Lac de Gras region in the Northwest Territories. The discovery ho…
Chilean convention draws international attention
For exhibitors at any trade show, the true measure of success is the number of contacts and sales leads generated. Judged by that criterion alone, the recent Expomin Mining Convention in Chile’s capit…
Golden Knight reports earnings
A 40% interest in the Casa Berardi mine helped Golden Knight Resources (TSE) generate net earnings of $811,000 for the first quarter, compared with $1.1 million in the same period last year. Gold prod…
Arlo lands cash, properties and new management
An agreement with MK Gold (NASDAQ) and Min America gives Arlo Resources (VSE) a host of new properties, a large cash infusion and a change in control. Arlo plans to issue 8 million units at 80 cents e…