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Inco reports hefty loss

A dismal performance from the company’s primary metals business led to a US$5.8-million loss for Inco (TSE) in the fourth quarter of 1991, compared with earnings of US$72.6 million for the same period…


Deak enters pair of ventures

Two joint ventures were recently entered into by Deak Resources (TSE), one with Kennecott Canada and the other with Outokumpu Mines of Toronto. The Kennecott deal covers contiguous properties (one own…


Unlisted Trading — Mountain Beaver busy

Drilling at a massive sulphide deposit near Amos, Que., generated much investor interest in Mountain Beaver Resources. The company’s stock was in a low-high range of 40-62 cents and 212,850 shares cha…


Big loss for Timmins Nickel

Poor recoveries and lower nickel prices battered Timmins Nickel (TSE) during the second quarter ended Nov. 30, leaving the company with a quarterly net loss of $2.73 million (15 cents per share). Sinc…


Second Inco rig at Fawcett Twp.

Operator Inco (TSE) has moved a second rig on to Fort Knox Gold Resources (TSE) base metal prospect in Fawcett Twp., near Shining Tree, Ont. At the same time, core from hole SG-10, recently completed …


Greater Lenora retains Goldfields play

The inability of RJK Mineral (ASE) to meet an option payment due Dec. 31, 1991, means associated company Greater Lenora Resources (TSE) will retain a 100% interest in the Goldfields gold project in no…



Dome Mountain nearing capacity

Development work and mining at the Dome Mountain underground gold mine near Smithers, B.C., is continuing as Timmins Nickel (TSE) brings the property up to operating capacity. Timmins is earning a 60%…


Missouri division may not survive

A move to save money may mean the end of Missouri’s Division of Geology and Land Survey. The budget chairman of the House of Representatives, Chris Kelly, wants to make the move because to him the div…


De Beers opening Moscow office

A Moscow office will be opened by De Beers Centenary, the diamond company said. In 1990, De Beers signed an agreement with Rossalmazzoloto, the deal including a 5-year sales contract and a US$1-billio…


Underground work boosts tonnage at Sterling mine

Recent underground development by Cathedral Gold (TSE) at its 52% owned Sterling mine increased tonnage such that the current reserve is the largest in the mine’s history. Located near Beatty, Nev., t…


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