PEOPLE — ECHO BAY (August 07, 1995)
Michael McMillan appointed vice-president of human resources and Jonathan Baker appointed vice-president of technical services; Brian Cramm appointed vice-president of corporate development and Gerry …
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PEOPLE — ATLAS (August 07, 1995)
Philip Mengel and James Dunnett appointed directors.
Triton Mining looks to Argentina for growth
While its top priority continues to be expansion of the Limon gold mine in Nicaragua, Triton Mining (TSE) is also busy establishing a presence in Argentina.The country, which has been described as Sou…
Hillsborough finances expansion
An agreement with Sprott Securities will help provide Hillsborough Resources (TSE) with sufficient funds to expand its 63%-owned Quinsam coal mine near Campbell River, B.C.The company will issue 2.4 m…
New set of directors placed at the helm of Minefinders
The new management team of Minefinders (TSE) is gearing up to explore the Bolsa and Dolores properties in Mexico.Arthur Dalfen, Mark Bailey and Marc Henderson were recently appointed directors of the …
Inco starts feasibility studies for its Goro nickel project
In keeping with its plan to boost nickel production by 20% over the next decade, Inco (TSE) will proceed with a feasibility study at its Goro nickel project in the French island of New Caledonia.The s…
COMMENTARY — The origin of diamonds
Diamonds are being found in geological environments outside cratons and in rocks other than kimberlites. As a result, different sources and origins of diamonds must be considered.Experiments at severa…
Iamgold finances African programs
A private placement valued at $15 million will aid privately owned Iamgold in its West African initiatives.The company will use the proceeds to acquire, explore and develop precious metal properties.I…
STOCK MARKETS — GREATEST VALUE TRADED, JULY 26-AUGUST 1
Exchange Value($000s)HighLowCloseChange Barrick Gold T126650$35 3/833 7/835 3/8+3/4Placer Dome T117249$36 7/83435 1/2-1Inco Ltd T110618$46 5/84545-7/8Falconbridge T59748$29…
DIAMOND NEWS ROUNDUP — Aber gears up for bulk sampling work at Diavik project
At the Diavik project near Lac de Gras, N.W.T., a 1-km-long decline is being driven to the 155-metre level in preparation for bulk sampling, to begin in the new year.Aber Resources (TSE) holds a 40% i…
Gold-hungry Barrick spreads wings
Taking a decidedly aggressive approach to mine-finding, Barrick Gold (TSE) has announced plans to spend US$30 million within several underexplored areas of West Africa and China.In Mali, drilling will…
Geologist shot by Shining Path
After nearly two years of relative peace in Peru, the Sendero Luminoso, or Shining Path, has resumed its terrorist activities in some parts of the country. On July 3, a geologist working for Minera Lo…