PACOAL 89
PACOAL 89 tackles the future of the inter-relationship between power generators and coal with its theme “Electricity and Coal demand in the Asia-Pac ific.” The 4-day conference (in English) will be h…
News
The unsolved mystery of Dan Willans
He arrived on the northern Ontario mining scene during the first part of this century more or less unannounced, and in the next few years was reported to have made himself a pile of money. His name, h…
COATS Trading Features (October 10, 1988)
Hectic over-the-counter trading in a non-mining issue startled the COATS market this week, with Air Canada’s costly $12 million public debut shaking the lethargy. Floated at $8 a share with a nudge fr…
Golden Sitka Suspends Exploration of Chichagof Properties
A review of exploration programs at the Hirst- Chichagof and Chichagof mine properties in Alaska has led to a decision by Golden Sitka Resources (VSE) to suspend further work at its Chichagof project …
Alberta Stock Exchange Nfld play sparks Varna
Drill hole results from a property on Newfoundland’s Baie Verte Penninsula, a hot exploration area of late, sparked some trading activity in Varna Gold this week. One 20-ft intersection averaging 0.32…
Canamax finds high grade zinc
A high grade zinc discovery have been made by Canamax Resources (TSE) on the company’s Mt. Hundere property near Watson Lake, Yukon. The drilling, located two miles north of the company’s Jewelbox Hil…
Montreal Exchange Mining issues gain (October 10, 1988)
In a week in which nickel companies and the price of gold, which continues to ride under $400(US) per oz, shared the news spotlight, trading on the ME surged forward, with the market portfolio gaining…
Hemlo Gold makes $10 Million loan to Viceroy
The Castle Mountain property owned 100% by Viceroy Resource Corp. (TSE) is another step closer to becoming a new heap leach gold producer in California. A joint venture and credit agreement on the pro…
Obituaries John J. Crowhurst
John J. Crowhurst, one of Canada’s best known mining engineers died Aug 13 at the Delta Hospital in Ladner, B.C. at the age of 69. “Jack” was educated in Vancouver, graduating from the University of B…
Granges, Hemlo Gold settle differences
The differces between Granges Exploration (TSE) and Hemlo Gold Mines (TSE) with respect to the 2.2 million shares of Granges recently acquired by Hemlo Gold have been resolved. Now that the dust has s…
Franco share price scuttles Corona deal
Toronto-based Franco-Nevada Mining (TSE) has become another victim of the market malaise that is currently affecting Canadian gold stocks. With its share price down to just below $7 on the Toronto Sto…
Vancouver Stock Exchange Market active due to bargain hunting
Another quiet week, characterized by consistent low volumes and a general lack of interest in the market, has come and gone on the VSE. Brokers say investors are staying on the sidelines because there…