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Placement funds Mina Marta program
Net proceeds of $3 million from a recent private placement will be used in part to continue a second-phase of drilling on Consolidated Ramrod Gold’s (VSE) Mina Marta concession near Salamanca, Spain. …
Hemlo mines pass their peak but years of production to go
After nearly a decade since their discovery, the three Hemlo mines are now passing their peak productive years. The Williams mine, owned 50-50 by Teck (TSE) and Corona (TSE), will post a production …
Toronto Stock Exchange Madeleine issue rides drop in price of
The week ended June 4 contained both good and bad news for Pat Sheridan, the controversial mining executive who is battling with regulatory authorities to bring the Lac des Iles platinum project into …
TORONTO STOCK EXCHANGE INDICES (June 10, 1991)
June 4 June 3 May 31 May 30 May 29 HIGH LOW Composite “300” 3549.59 3554.92 3546.10 3519.45 3498.40 4009.47 3009.91 Metals & Minerals 3216.41 3229.34 3190.37 3081.30 3073.99 3453.06 2…
Asarco to earn Col interest
A recently signed joint venture agreement between Kookaburra Gold (VSE) and Asarco (NYSE) gives Asarco the option to earn a 70% interest in the Col property by spending a total of $10.35 million. The …
Alberta Stock Exchange Cheminis ready to roll
Up five cents to close at 70 cents for the week ended June 4, Northfield Minerals has started work at the Cheminis gold mine near Virginiatown, Ont., and expects to process its first ore within two mo…
Akiko negotiating joint venture
If all goes as planned, Akiko-Lori Gold Resources (VSE) and three associated companies expect to announce shortly the formation of a Canadian joint venture with Gold Fields Canadian Mining. Akiko-Lori…
Potash workers accept contract
Employees at Noranda’s (TSE) Central Canada potash mine recently voted 66% in favor of a new 2-year wage contract that provides for a 10.2% wage increase over the life of the contract. Set to expire A…
Ontario’s new Act sparks concern for survival
Under discussion for years, amendments to Ontario’s Mining Act known as Bill 71 were passed by the legislature Dec. 6, 1990, and became effective June 3 this year. Some of the changes it calls for wer…
Noranda, Placer Dome open Mexican offices
North America’s top mining companies are moving in to take advantage of the Mexican government’s attempt to attract investment by allowing foreigners to purchase full control of local concerns. Norand…
Chilean government allows Placer to evaluate Andacollo
A wholly owned Chilean subsidiary of Placer Dome (TSE) was recently awarded the right to evaluate the feasibility of developing a mine at the Andacollo porphyry copper deposit in northern Chile. The a…