Silver lining for Coeur d’Alene
Just over two years ago, Coeur d’Alene Mines (Amex) was struggling to survive as a silver producer. Silver is described as the “poor man’s gold” and, not surprisingly, many companies still manage to s…
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Queries Shebandowan `small potatoes” for Inco
I read with interest the article in The Northern Miner (N.M., Apr 17) regarding Inco Ltd., “quietly re-opening” its Shebandowan copper-nickel mine west of Thunder Bay, Ont. McIsaac Exploration, the …
Bitech awaits judgement on Tashogan acquisition
Toronto-based Bitech Energy Resources (ASE) is still waiting on a fairness opinion in connection with its offer to acquire all of the outstanding shares of Tashogan Minerals. Tashogen holds the 132-cl…
Metal Prices (May 08, 1989)
FREE MARKET London Metal Exchange Spot closing prices in $US per tonne, except copper and lead (pounds sterling per tonne) Date May 2 May 1 Apr 28 Apr 27 Apr 26 Copper 1744-174…
Golden Chest merger
Golden Chest (OTC) shareholders’ approved the company’s merger with TAP Resources (Spokane) of California. The merger gives Golden Chest a 39% interest in a joint venture project with Newmont Mining a…
Lenora sells interest to American Barrick
Greater Lenora Resources (TSE) of Toronto has announced plans to sell its 35% interest in properties in northeastern Ontario to joint partner American Barrick (TSE). American Barrick will pay $1.6 mil…
Redstone Resources completes offering
Toronto-based Redstone Resources (TSE) says it has successfully raised $800,000 through a rights offering. Net proceeds will be invested in mining ventures and related fields, according to President D…
Battle Mountain earnings lower
Battle Mountain Gold (NYSE) reported net income of $10.8 million(US) or 16 cents per share in the first quarter of 1989 compared to $15.8 million or 24 cents last year. The decrease was largely attr…
Junior base metal explorers reviving
As gold and silver prices continue relentlessly downward, the number of juniors active in base metals exploration is on the rise. Concern over dwindling base metal reserves in Canada has shifted a cer…
Low costs key to FMC performance
By stepping up production and reducing costs at its Nevada gold mining operations, FMC Gold Company (NYSE) was able to increase its first-quarter earnings by 3% over the comparable period in 1988. The…
PDAC welcomes 7 new directors
The Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada recently welcomed seven members to its board of directors: Ian Atkinson, Ontario Mineral Exploration Federation, Timmins, Ont.; Stanley Hawkins, Ta…
Queries Loss of Inspiration
I have an old stock certificate for 100 shares of Inspiration Ltd., dated Jan 6, 1969. What is the current status of this company and does the stock certificate have any value? L.B. Bathurst, N.B. U…