Queenstake plans Chupaca drilling
In June, diamond drilling will begin on the Chupaca property in Peru, according to Queenstake Resources (TSE).Surface work by Queenstake Resources (TSE) has identified a gold anomaly measuring 700 by …
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CDA elects board at annual meeting
The election of a new board of directors was one of the highlights for the 110 delegates who attended the 53rd annual convention of the Canadian Drilling Association, held May 1-3 at Nova Scotia’s She…
DIAMOND PAGE — Diadem Res. finds diamond fragments in California
A drill hole at Diadem Resources’ (ME) property near Leek Springs, Calif., has returned 235 diamond fragments.The fragments were recovered from samples representing 120 ft. of lamproite between 36 and…
GREATEST VALUE TRADED, May 8-14
Value($000s)HighLowCloseChangeDiamond Flds T171056$42.9541.8041.90-0.75Inco Ltd T166066$47.7046.3046.45-0.60Cartaway Res A151534$16.503.2513.25+9.65BRE-X Mnrls T102894$216….
Gold Funds (May 20, 1996)
Gold Funds as of May 9, 1996BGRCentralNet Value$25.81$6.76Price$20.45$6.900Discount20.77%2.1%Value$201,788,000$124,885,170…
STOCK MARKETS — Despite drop in price golds hold steady
After a slight 1-day drop, the Toronto Stock Exchange climbed higher over the period ended May 14, with the TSE composite 300 finishing the week at a record 5206.59 for a gain of almost 40 points, or …
Spot prices at a glance (May 20, 1996)
Wednesday, May 15, 1996Week’s Price (US)ChangeGold*$391.85-$1.80Silver*$ 5.40-$0.08Platinum*$402.25-$4.00Nickel**$ 3.64-$0.17Lead**$ 0.38-0.01Copper$ 1.24-$0.05Zinc$ 0.47-$0…
Gold intersected at Golden Hill project in Cuba
The latest drilling at the Golden Hill project in Cuba has yielded impressive results.Hole GH-71, drilled vertically on the Little Golden Hill zone, intersected 27.25 metres of near-surface oxide mate…
EDITORIAL PAGE — Mining Week celebrates Canadian accomplishment
One of the goals of Canada’s National Mining Week is to communicate the importance of the industry to people who rarely think about how metals and minerals affect their daily lives.Until recently, thi…
Roper, Silver Peak plan Abbott work
Additional development work at the Abbott project, 65 miles north of Trail, B.C., will begin in June.Roper Resources (VSE) can earn a half interest in the property from Silver Peak Resources (VSE) by …
Lyon Lake works toward startup at Beta Vargas
The first company to get a production permit from the Costa Rican government in 11 years is Montreal-listed Lyon Lake Mines, which can now develop its Beta Vargas gold project.Beta Vargas, 150 km west…
TSE Short Positions (May 20, 1996)
Short positions outstanding at April 30, 1996Larger individual positions included: Abacan 181,400; Barrick Gold 9,515,380; Agnico-Eagle 433,993; Algoma Steel 232,623; Asia Pacific 108,200; Arequipa Re…