We owe a large debt of gratitude to Alberta. Through the persistence of Premier Don Getty, the role of natural resources in the nation’s affairs may soon be permanently inscribed in our Constitution. …
The three remaining directors of Westar Mining (TSE) have resigned, leaving the fate of the company in the hands of the Supreme Court of British Columbia. The six outside directors of Westar resigned …
Lower costs and increased production pushed Agnico-Eagle Mines (TSE) well into the black during the first six months of the year. The gold miner reported a profit of $2.2 million (8 cents per share) c…
Cameco (TSE) of Saskatoon, Sask., has staked a claim to 6,000 sq. km in Alberta, the same size area as was staked by De Beers subsidiary, Monopros, in 1990. The area staked is in what is known as the …
With an improved political climate in Manitoba, mining activity in that province is beginning to return to areas that have been inactive for some time, says A.E. Storey, president of Storimin Explorat…
A proposed merger between Canarc Resource (VSE), Suntac Minerals (VSE) and Rembrandt Gold Mines (ASE) recently received shareholder approval and the companies expect to obtain court approval shortly. …
Joint venture partners Aber Resources (TSE) and Kennecott Canada have pulled a 71-metre intersection grading 6.9% copper from the western extension of the AB zone on the High Lake project in the North…
Uncertainty surrounding the startup date of a new lead smelter at Trail, B.C., has prompted Cominco (TSE) to advance by 18 months its planned move to a land-based system for treated tail slag from the…
After over a year-long search for a major project, Pacific Sentinel Gold (VSE) announced it plans to merge with Big Creek Resources (VSE). The companies expect to merge on a one-for-one basis subject …
Calgary-based Flag Resources (ASE) says it has found surface iron and copper-sulphide mineralization within a 3,000 ft.-long airborne magnetic and coinciding VLF anomaly on its 24,000-acre Wanapitei h…
The Alberta Securities Commission (ASC) says it won’t prosecute in the case of a $34-million investor immigrant fund which left 230 Asian investors in a state of anger. Claude Resources (TSE) used the…
The wheels of justice move slowly, including that arm of the Ontario Securities Commission. In its press release of July 29, 1992, a public hearing was billed for Aug. 25 to consider, among other thin…
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