Guyanor acquires Paul Isnard ground
Now that the French government has given its consent to Guyanor Resources to acquire eight concessions in French Guiana, the Toronto-listed junior will step up its exploration program.Line-cutting, ge…
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Production rising at Eagle River
With problems at its leased mill cleared up, River Gold Mines (TSE) is forecasting capacity production in 1996 from its Eagle River mine near Wawa, Ont.Gold was first poured in October, just 18 months…
ODDS’N’SODS — The advantages of underground experience
In 1949, while a student employee, I was engaged as part of a blasting crew at South Crofty, a famous tin mine halfway between Camborne and Redruth in Cornwall, England.It was late in the shift, and w…
Aur to start work in Manitoba
Toronto-listed Aur Resources has begun exploring six properties in northwestern Manitoba. The program is being funded by associated junior companies Thunderwood Resources (TSE) and Consolidated Abitib…
Altavista raises funds for drilling
A private placement will enable Altavista Mines (ME) to develop the Santa Anna gold property in northwestern Quebec.The junior raised $500,000 through a private placement of 1 million common shares wi…
METAL PRICES — FREE MARKET (January 22, 1996)
London Metal ExchangeSpot closing prices in $US per tonneDateJan. 16 Jan. 15 Jan. 12 Jan. 11Jan. 10Copper2534-25392583-2585 2740-2745 2620-26252638-2643Lead701-702 690-691 690-692 699-699…
TORONTO STOCK EXCHANGE INDICES (January 22, 1996)
— 1996 –Jan 16Jan 15Jan 12Jan 11Jan 10HighLowComposite”300″4765.994739.704753.014771.214781.054871.873983.34Metals&Minerals4687.474732.574790.194797.904801.525276.123273.56Inte…
NEWS IN BRIEF (January 15, 1996)
Pacific Mariner Explorations (PMR:VSE) has changed its name to Abitibi Mining (ABB:VSE).
Index (January 15, 1996)
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CORRESTIONS
Newmont Gold’s partner at the Leeville Corridor is High Desert Mineral Resources of Nevada. Barrick Gold recently purchased the private company, which holds a 40% interest in the property. Vancouver-l…
Corrections (January 15, 1996)
Information on Global Mining Opportunities Symposium, to be held in Toronto on Jan. 25, can be obtained by phoning Keith Spence at (416) 867-6467. An incorrect number was given in our issue of Dec. 25…
PEOPLE — BRITANNIA GOLD (January 15, 1996)
Luis Illich appointed vice-president of operations.