Thompson-Lundmark drills N.W.T. property
New drilling has started on the joint-venture property of Consolidated Thompson-Lundmark Gold Mines about 35 miles northeast of Yellowknife in the Northwest Territories. President Richard Evarts tells…
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Cambior nears Flavrian production
Nearly 26 years after it was mothballed, the old Flavrian property near Rouyn-Noranda, Que., is about to become a gold producer once again. Operator Cambior Inc. says it is within two months of a prod…
Pezim’s Prime example of new-found power
A new force has arrived on the Vancouver mining scene, one which has already challenged a takeover attempt by a large U.S. major for an emerging B.C. gold producer. Prime Capital (through Pezgold Reso…
Alberta Stock Exchange Varna leads the pack
In an unspectacular trading session, large blocks of four gold issues crossed the floor. Although the interest in Suffolk Resources, Sweany Gold, Varna Gold and Argus Resources, may have reflected a f…
Northgate influence shown in Campbell’s 1987 results
When Northgate Exploration acquired a 13% equity stake in Campbell Resources and an option on 19.6%, it came as no surprise to Northgate watchers. Campbell’s Chibougamau gold/ copper interests made it…
Aquarius producing gold
The Aquarius gold mine, operated by Asarco Exploration Canada, is expected to produce 15,000 oz of gold this year. Located 22 miles east of Timmins, Ont., the mill began processing feed from a surface…
SMDC confirms Fork Lake zone
Infill drilling completed by Saskatchewan Mining Development Corp. on the Fork Lake gold property in Saskatchewan, has confirmed the continuity and high grade nature of the zone, the company says. Par…
Texmont to earn 50% of Gowest property (March 21, 1988)
Explorations of Toronto an option to earn a 50% interest in a 14-claim property in Tully Twp., 40 km northeast of Timmins, Ont. Under an agreement, after New Texmont has spent $400,000 within one year…
Survey results Timmins area now available
Results are now available from a recently-completed airborne geophysical survey covering an area of 6,000 square kilometres surrounding the city of Timmins, and conducted by Ontario’s ministry of nor…
Water — an unknown at Carlin’s deep deposits
Nevada geologists refer to it as the unknown factor in the business of mining gold reserves. In the wake of one thunderous splash, it can put a damper on even the most sophisticated mining plan, or at…
Buckhorn partners sign new royalty agreement
A new royalty agreement has been signed by partners in the Buckhorn heap leach gold mine in Nevada. The agreement clarifies the recovery by Cominco Resources International (76% interest) and Equinox R…
Investment Comment High hopes for Bryndon
During a recent North American tour, a number of British analysts stopped in at Bryndon Ventures’ Rossland claims just south of Rossland B.C. While it isn’t known how long they spent at the property, …