Greenstone raises US$25m for 1996
In order to fund all its planned 1996 programs without issuing any more equity, Greenstone Resources (TSE) has arranged US$25 million in debt financing.The financing consists of a US$15-million line o…
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Potential of Kazakhstani project grows
Initial drill results from the Varvarinskoye gold-copper-silver deposit in northern Kazakhstan are confirming previous resource estimates.Kazakhstan Minerals (CDN) is attempting to confirm in situ res…
WGS publishes diamond, gold reports
Publications describing potential targets for exploration in the Wyoming geological province and elsewhere in the U.S. are available from the Wyoming State Geological Survey (WSGS).The publications re…
No Headline (March 04, 1996)
Two private placements are expected to net proceeds of $2.05 million for Continental Caretech (CDN).The funds will be used for general corporate purposes, as well as to fund gold exploration programs …
Jonpol raises exploration funds
A private placement is being planned by Jonpol Explorations (TSE) to fund exploration work in Indonesia, Mexico and the James Bay Lowlands of Ontario.The company plans to sell 2 million units at 55 ce…
NEWS IN BRIEF (March 04, 1996)
Arbor Resources (AOR: VSE) has changed its name to Klondike Gold (KG:VSE) on a 1-new-for-10-old-share basis.
Gold funds (March 04, 1996)
Gold Funds as of Feb 22 BGRCentralNet Value$22.67$6.96Price $18.25$7.125Discount19.49%Premium 2.4%Value$177,237,000$128,957,513…
Rio welcomes high prices for copper
Improved copper prices and additional production from the Cerro Colorado mine in Chile helped Rio Algom (TSE) post improved financial results in 1995.The company produced 197.1 million lb. copper in 1…
STOCK MARKETS — TSE 300 quiet as metal prices fall
The Toronto Stock Exchange had a relatively quiet week, with low to moderate trading volumes and little movement in the indices. The TSE 300 composite index fell 9.53 points over the period Feb. 21-27…
Homestake Mining posts lower earnings for past year
Despite an increase in gold reserves, Homestake Mining (NYSE) posted lower profits in 1995. The decrease was caused by a combination of a high tax rate and low gains from the sale of assets.The compan…
Tan Range Expl. puts money into Itetemia gold project
Drill results from the Itetemia gold property in Tanzania have prompted Tan Range Exploration (ASE) to inject more cash into the project.Tan Range has allocated more than US$2 million to the Itetemia …
Revenues decline for Denison
Earnings of $15.9 million were reported by Denison Mines (TSE) for 1995, compared with $15.2 million a year earlier.Revenues fell to $64.1 million last year from $85 million in 1994. The decrease in r…