Goldstream mill temporarily down
Milling operations at the Goldstream copper-zinc mine near Revelstoke, B.C., have been temporarily suspended to allow underground development to advance.Partners Goldnev Resources (VSE) and Imperial M…
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STOCK MARKETS — TSE 300 makes gains as profit-taking ensues
Strength in the TSE 300 composite index accumulated in the early part of the report week ended July 18, as the leading index broke through the 4,700-point level, setting a record for the fourth consec…
Atapa acquires concession
An agreement with Peruvian-based Sociedad Minera will result in Atapa Minerals (CDN) acquiring the 900-hectare Mauii concession in the Lurin River Valley.The property, nestled in the Western Cordiller…
Dakota reopens Stibnite mine
The Stibnite gold mine in Idaho has resumed operation, following approval from the National Marine Fisheries Service (N.M.F.S.).The open-pit, heap-leach operation is owned by Dakota Mining (TSE), whic…
Funding in place for Willoughby
A $1.1 million financing will enable Camnor Resources (VSE) to cover its share of the cost of a planned $1.5-million exploration program at the Willoughby property near Stewart, B.C.Camnor and Gold Gi…
GREATEST VALUE TRADED, JULY 12-18
Exch Value ($000s)HighLowCloseChange Inco Ltd T400649$47 3/445 3/847 1/4+1 3/4Placer Dome T185619$403838 3/4….Noranda Inc T163236$3028 1/429 5/8+1 1/8Barrick Gold T141238…
INVESTMENT COMMENTARY — Undervalued Goldcorp regarded as a winner
The recent exploration success at the Red Lake gold mine in northwestern Ontario could translate into a mid-term price of $20 to $25 per share for Goldcorp (TSE).Such is the opinion of David James, go…
INSIDER TRADING — Noranda insiders traded shares
Several senior officers of Noranda (TSE) and its affiliates traded options and common shares in the company over the past few months.According to the Ontario Securities Commission’s OSC Bulletin, Keit…
Gold-hungry juniors stake out Timmins ground
Several juniors are acquiring ground in the Timmins, Ont., area, as they search for signs of the elusive yellow metal.In Reeves Twp., Cross Lake Minerals (VSE) has acquired a 100-claim property coveri…
Glamis-Eldorado marriage unlikely
The hostile takeover of Eldorado (TSE) by Glamis Gold (TSE) is on the rocks.In an eleventh-hour move, Glamis withdrew its application before the Ontario and British Columbia Securities Commissions, re…
Adex pleased to nab producer
Ownership of the Mount Pleasant polymetallic mine in New Brunswick has changed hands.Adex Mining (TSE) acquired all of the shares of Piskahegan Resources, which holds a 100% interest in the mine prope…
Inmet pulls plug on Copper Range plant
Excessively high capital costs have forced Inmet Mining (TSE) to shut down and re-evaluate the Copper Range operation in Michigan.Mining and milling at Inmet’s 80%-owned facility will cease in late Se…