Spot prices at a glance (December 26, 1994)
Week’s Price (US) Change Gold* $382.50 + $4.15 Silver* $ 4.83 + $0.06 Platinum* $417.50 + $7.85 Nickel** $ 3.78 + $0.03 Lead** $ 0.29 + $0.01 Copper $ 1.34 $0.00 Zinc $ 0.50 + $0.01 Courtesy of Scotia…
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STOCK MARKETS — Western markets sluggish as composite index
‘Tis the season to re-price employee stock options. This, at least, is what a flood of companies are doing as western markets continue to slide. The Vancouver Stock Exchange composite index dipped jus…
STOCK MARKETS — Strengthening gold sector bolsters TSE
Strength in the gold sector helped propel the Toronto Stock Exchange higher over the 5-day report period ended Dec. 20. The composite 300 index jumped 109.72 points to close at 4,154.13. The gold and …
World Wide pursuing Chinese exploration targets
In an effort to expand its exploration activities, World Wide Minerals (TSE) has struck a preliminary agreement with privately owned Taishan Gold. World Wide intends to buy Taishan from Toronto-based …
Pegasus suspends dividend
Spokane-based Pegasus Gold (TSE) has decided not to declare a year-end dividend. The company says that although it is financially strong, its resources are better deployed in new projects, minesite ex…
Freewest reshuffle gets green light
A proposed reorganization of Freewest Resources (TSE) and its subsequent amalgamation with Hemlo Gold Mines (TSE) has been approved by Freewest’s shareholders. Effective Dec. 15, all of Freewest’s ass…
Inco options two properties in Casa Berardi camp
An option to explore two of Glen Auden Resources’ (CDN) properties in northwestern Quebec has been acquired by Inco (TSE). One property consists of 24 claims in Casa Berardi Twp., while the other comp…
Murgor discovery near Chibougamou
A stripping and trenching program near Chibougamau, Que., has uncovered a significant zone of gold mineralization. The work, carried out by Murgor Resources (VSE), revealed a 100-130-ft.-wide, gold-be…
DIAMOND PAGE — Russians make history with public listing of
The public listing of diamond exploration company Almazny Bereg on the Central Russian Universal Exchange marks an industry first. The company holds the development licence for the Verkhotina project …
Custodianship of Brisas decided
Possession and control of the Brisas concession in Venezuela will remain with a subsidiary of Spokane-based Gold Reserve (TSE). The decision was made by the Supreme Court of Venezuela, which reaffirme…
GOLD FUNDS (December 26, 1994)
BGR Central Net Value $16.95 $6.48 Price $13.63 $6.75 Discount 19.60% Premium 4.2% Value $134,860,000 $117,210,038…
Boleo returns copper-cobalt values
Still more impressive copper-cobalt values are reported from a drill program at the Boleo project in Baja California Sur, Mexico. International Curator Resources (TSE), which has an option to acquire …