Reserve increase at Shoal Lake property
A significant increase in reserves at the Shoal Lake gold property west of Kenora, Ont., has been reported by Kenora Prospectors & Miners (COATS). According to KPM, a recently completed 13,129-ft dril…
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Nelson conference
The Nelson Chamber of Mines and B.C. Geological Survey Branch will present the first Kootenay Exploration and Mining Conference April 13-15 in Nelson, B.C. Besides reviewing exploration activity and g…
Montreal Exchange Market indices droop
Mixed trading, in part the result of concerns over rising inflation, higher interest rates and relatively unexciting precious metals prices, saw the ME market portfolio dive more than 29 pts this week…
Hillsborough earnings
Hillsborough Resources (TSE) earned $1.4 million or 30 cents per share in 1988, compared to a profit of $1 million or 23 cents per share in 1987. Revenue of $34.1 million was up 2% from $27.9 million…
CEIP regulations get final approval
The final regulations needed to put the Canadian Exploration Incentive Program into effect have been approved by Ottawa. Information kits on the new program and how the regulations will be interpreted…
Dickenson, Kam-Kotia shares at centre of legal dispute
Two blocks of shares in Dickenson Mines (TSE) and Kam-Kotia Mines (TSE), the companies involved in a takeover bid by Corona Corp., have become the centre of a legal dispute. The shares in question — …
Noble Peak, BHP-Utah reach agreement
Agreement-in-principle has been reached between BHP-Utah International and Noble Peak Resources (ASE) whereby the latter will purchase all of the remaining rights and interests of BHP-Utah in the Cryp…
Queen’s University to administer mining research organization of
The Mining Research Organization of Canada (MIROC) and Queen’s University have entered into an agreement whereby, effective immediately, the administration of MIROC will be performed by the department…
TerraGold to explore Newfoundland claims
Following the completion of a preliminary prospectus, a new company called TerraGold Resources is gearing up to explore five mineral properties in Newfoundland and another in New Brunswick. TerraGold,…
Umex ponders its options
With nickel and copper prices continuing strong, Umex Inc. has been quietly re-examining the potential of its shutdown Thierry mine at Pickle Lake, Ont. Umex closed the low grade copper-nickel produce…
Goldquest-Chevron deal
Toronto-based junior Goldquest Exploration (TSE) has signed a letter of intent with Chevron Minerals whereby the latter may earn a 50% interest in certain properties belonging to Goldquest in the Red …
Sparton vends out Lac St. Jean bet
Vancouver-based Yellow Band Resources (VSE) has expanded its interests in the Dolbeau area of Quebec to include a group of 31 claims held by Sparton Resources (TSE). Located about two miles north east…