Inco considers sale
At the request of the Indonesian government, Inco Ltd. (TSE) will consider a public offering to sell 20% of P.T. International Nickel Indonesia, owned ** by Inco. ** The of…
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Vancouver Market Exchange Calpine stumbles, Prime holds steady
The recent pullback in gold prices to just above $400 has not helped the Vancouver market index, shedding 25 points over the week to the 695 level at noon today, Dec 6. Market sentiment seems to see t…
Where does this leave Asamera shareholders?
The proposed purchase of substantially all the assets of Asamera Minerals (TSE) by Corona Corp. (TSE) in exchange for 10 million shares of Corona appears to have left minority shareholders out in the …
Colony Pacific gets approvals for underground work
The proposed underground exploration program at the Blue Moon project owned 100% by Colony Pacific Explorations (TSE) was recently approved by all the required government agencies. The wait for enviro…
Giant slashes production costs
Third-quarter results of Giant Yellowknife Mines (TSE) indicate the gold producer is back on track after a period of fairly high production costs. Coincidentally, the company has been put up for sale …
Golconda using new method at California gold project
Calgary-based Golconda Resources (ASE) recently announced some encouraging drill results from its Star City gold property in California. Golconda can earn a 60% stake at Star City where the company ha…
Backing the ruble with gold
The spirit of glasnost and perestroika transforming the political landscape of the USSR and Eastern Europe is already creating some fascinating opportunities for Canadian mining companies. The Sovie…
Aurizon, Ezekiel await Val d’Or drill results
More results are expected by year-end from a 20,000-ft drilling program on Aurizon Mines’ (TSE) Connell Corner property adjacent to the Aur-Louvem base metal discovery near Val d’Or, Que. The property…
Tandem buys shares
Tandem Resources (ME) has purchased 1.37 million common shares of Ayrex Resources (ASE) for 20 cents per share. The transaction raises Tandem’s interest in the company to 56%.
Ontario’s annual mines symposium starts Dec 11
Ontario’s annual mines and minerals symposium is being held Dec 11-13 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. “The aim of the symposium is to allow participants to learn as much as possible about mine…
Rockford offering to finance takeover
Toronto-based Rockford Minerals (TSE) recently announced the terms of a rights offering designed to finance a takeover bid for Tyranex Gold (COATS) and to reduce Rockford’s indebtedness to Northfield …
Brunswick uncovers new sulphide zone north of minesite
Recent drilling by Brunswick Mining & Smelting (TSE) north of its No 12 lead-zinc mine at Bathurst, N.B., has revealed a new sulphide zone. A deep hole, A-248, from surface intersected a 13.4-m lens o…