Court dismisses U.S. Gold application
The application by U.S. Gold (NASDAQ) for a limited rehearing of the appeal of Justice Hinds’ decision has been dismissed by the British Columbia Court of Appeal. Hinds’ decision had turned control of…
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Echo Bay, Muscocho face roadblock from Windarra
A partner in the operating Magnacon gold mine near Wawa, Ont., says it has the right of first refusal to purchase an increased interest in the project. Windarra Minerals (TSE), with an original 25% in…
Gold Torch not a Prime company
The acquisition of one million escrow shares of Gold Torch Resources (VSE) by Prime Resources (VSE) will not be completed. As a result, the company notes that Prime nominees will no longer be on the b…
South African changes could tap capital from North America
The improved fortunes in gold prices since late 1989 combined with the rapidly improving political situation in South Africa — the world’s largest gold producer — is boding well for that country’s g…
Battle financing
Battle Mountain Gold (NYSE) is planning an issue of five million common shares which will gross about $105 million. The deal is one in a series of large gold equity offerings which have hit the market…
U.S. ruling removes delays at Crow Butte uranium project
Nebraska’s Attorney General has issued a favorable ruling on a foreign ownership issue that has held up the permitting process for the Crow Butte uranium mining project in that state. In a recent rele…
Rio Algom, Denison both sue over Elliot mine practices
Uranium miners Rio Algom (TSE) and Denison Mines (TSE) are suing each other over mining practices near the borders of their respective properties close to Elliot Lake, Ont. In two separate lawsuits, R…
Montreal Exchange Latest Grevet results
The volatile gold market had a negative effect on resource issues for the week ended Feb. 6, with the mining and minerals index off more than 19 points in mixed trading. The general market portfolio i…
Ralph Bailey receives AMC’s service award
Ralph Bailey, 65, has been named the recipient of the fourth Distinguished Service Award of the American Mining Congress (AMC). He served as chairman of AMC 1983-85 and remains an honorary member of i…
VSM, Serem confident of boosting reserves
The latest drilling results from the Grevet M zinc-copper-silver project near Matagami, Que., should significantly increase reserve estimates, say project partners VSM Exploration (ME) and Serem Quebe…
Apec has plans for ammolite
Calgary-based Apec Mining is hoping to become a major national and international ammolite gemstone supplier. Apec recently joined with Canada Northwest Energy to explore for and mine the mineral in Al…
Falling commodity prices cut into Noranda earnings
Earnings for 1989 of $442 million ($2.19 per share) after preferred dividends were announced by Noranda (TSE), compared with $603 million ($3.14 per share) for the previous year. Revenue for the year …