Minnova’s future lies in Northwest Territories
Awash with cash but short of ore reserves, Toronto-based Minnova (TSE) has agreed in principle to buy Falconbridge’s interests in three Northwest Territories copper-zinc properties for US$20 million. …
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Crown Jewel deposit outlined
The recent stepout drilling program on the Crown Jewel property in northeastern Washington state has essentially outlined the limits of the deposit, and a new reserve estimate is currently being calcu…
Joe Mann output increases, shaft to be deepened 700 ft.
The Joe Mann mine of Campbell Resources (TSE), southwest of Chibougamau, Que., produced 64,100 oz. gold and 1.1 million lb. copper during the first nine months of 1991, the company reports. For the sa…
Queenston, Noront in Shining Tree
Queenston Mining (TSE) and Noront Resources (VSE) have entered into a joint venture to acquire and explore a 31-unit property in Fawcett Twp., near Shining Tree, Ont. The property adjoins the eastern …
Great Western options War Eagle ground
Two properties owned by the Mexican subsidiary of War Eagle Mining (VSE) have been optioned by Great Western Gold (VSE). The ground adjoins War Eagle’s La Blanca property in Mexico. War Eagle’s share …
Metal Prices (December 09, 1991)
London Metal Exchange Spot closing prices in $US per tonne, except copper and lead (pounds sterling per tonne) Date Dec 3 Dec 2 Nov 29 Nov 28 Nov 27 Copper 1318-1320 1340-1345 1312-1313 1341-1345 1366…
Courageous calls for amalgamation
Shareholders of American Chromium (ASE) and Courageous Exploration (ASE) will be asked to approve a merger at special meetings on Dec. 17. If the merger is approved, shareholders will receive one comm…
PEOPLE (December 09, 1991)
John Cave and Frank Burylo appointed directors.
International team locates large ocean deposit
A team of Canadian, Australian and Papua New Guinean scientists has discovered a large metallic mineral deposit forming on the ocean floor off the Papua New Guinean island of New Britain. Although Pac…
TORONTO STACK EXCHANGE INDICES
Dec 3 Dec 2 Nov 29 Nov 28 Nov 27 High Low Composite “300” 3453.41 3456.38 3448.51 3436.92 3440.12 4009.47 3009.91 Metals & Minerals 2834.08 2851.27 2846.05 2854.58 2850.03 3453.06 2502.63 Intergrated …
Metall, MIM complete deal
Toronto-based Metall Mining (TSE) has completed the purchase from MIM Holdings of 301,400 A shares and about 3.4 million B (subordinate voting) shares of Teck (TSE), pursuant to a September agreement….
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR (December 09, 1991)
Regarding the editorial “When Ottawa sells gold” (T.N.M., Nov. 18/91), I find it difficult to understand how it is in the best interest of the country to be dumping our gold reserves on world markets …