Universities seek boost for mineral exploration
A consortium of Canadian universities has proposed a multi- million-dollar project that aims to put Canada back in the forefront of international mineral exploration. Supporters believe the project, c…
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Nerco reserves take big jump
A sharp increase in gold and silver reserves has been reported by Nerco Inc. (NYSE) and its subsidiary, Nerco Minerals. Proven and probable gold reserves climbed to 2.25 million oz by the end of 1988,…
New rules mean heavy costs to monitor mine effluent
Ontario mines will face some heavy expenditures this year when senior levels of government require them to begin a more intensive program of monitoring waste water discharged into lakes, rivers and st…
Outside consultant to oversee Spirit Lake exploration work
An independent geological consultant has been retained by Spirit Lake Explorations (ME) to supervise all exploration activity at the company’s Jacobson Tw , gold property in northern Ontario. In addit…
Malartic Hygrade, crown battle for control of Gold Texas
In a bid to acquire a minimum 50.1% stake in Gold Texas Resources (VSE), Quebec gold producer Malartic Hygrade Gold Mines (VSE) has raised its cash offer from $5.75 to $6 per share. Malartic currently…
News in Brief (March 20, 1989)
Lone Jack Resources has changed its name to Performance Minerals of Canada on a share-forf-share basis.
Editorial Getting an edge from technology
It’s not good enough for a mining company just to mine anymore. Today in order to prosper a mining company must also be adept at computer processing, be intimately familiar with the world of high fina…
Dickenson management welcomes Goldcorp bid
A second bidder has come forward with proposed takeover offers worth a combined $107 million for associated companies Dickenson Mines (TSE) and Kam-Kotia Mines (TSE). Toronto-based gold fund Goldcorp …
Pelham Gold to explore Monk’s Wawa gold bet
Vancouver-based Pelham Gold (ASE) has signed an option to earn a 51% interest in the Monk Gold (ASE) property near Wawa, Ont. According to Pelham, the decision was taken after it completed a review of…
Editorial Loony tune?
It might sound a bit loony, but the mineral potential of the moon is being given some serious consideration these days by some credible sources. The latest input into the discussion comes from Gregg…
Inco looks to fifth record quarter results
Inco Ltd. (TSE) is expecting its best quarter ever this year for the period ended March 31. The world’s largest nickel miner says this quarter’s results will represent its fifth consecutive record qua…
COATS Trading Features (March 20, 1989)
An active trader and volume leader again this week was Hanson Mineral Exploration which is planning to amalgamate with Perch River Mines, a private company controlled by J. McAdam and J.T. Flanagan. T…