Castleworth boosts Pan
Vancouver — According to a new resource estimate, Castleworth Ventures’ (WTH-V) Pan deposit in Nevada contains 467,000 oz. gold.The new figure, calculated by Reno-based Mine Development Associates, m…
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Nevada Pacific targets Limousine Butte (June 09, 2003)
Vancouver-based junior Nevada Pacific Gold (NPG-V) is preparing to drill-test the Resurrection Ridge zone on its 40-sq.-km Limousine Butte gold project in east-central Nevada.Resurrection Ridge is one…
Limousine Butte returns to Nevada Pacific
Vancouver — Junior Nevada Pacific Gold (NPG-V) has reacquired sole ownership of the Limousine Butte project in Nevada.The company picked up the remaining 50% interest it did not already own from Newm…
Newmont resumes search at Limousine Butte
In preparation for a third round of drilling on the Limousine Butte gold property in east-central Nevada, a field crew from Newmont Mining (NEM-N) has begun soil sampling and ground geophysics prior t…
Companies (August 30, 1999)
Aber ResourcesAlta GoldAsarcoAthlone MineralsAthlone ResourcesBarrick GoldBroken Hill ProprietaryCambiorChesbar ResourcesCoeur d’Alene MinesCorner Bay MineralsCyprus Amax MineralsDia Met MineralsEldor…
Alta shuts down Olinghouse
Pending resolution of bankruptcy proceedings, Alta Gold (ALTAQ-O) has suspended mining at the Olinghouse gold mine, 30 miles east of Reno, Nev.The company hopes to avoid bankruptcy by selling a 40% in…
INSIDER TRADING — Kinross, Viceroy repurchase shares
Recent filings with the Ontario Securities Commission show that both Kinross Gold (K-T) and Viceroy Resource (VOY-T) repurchased shares in their respective companies in April. The former bought 1.3 mi…
NEVADA & THE WESTERN STATES — Junior aims expertise at Nevada — Deal with Kennecott affects 1,000 sq. miles in Carlin trend
Armed with $2.3 million in its treasury, Nevada Pacific Gold (NPG-V) is advancing several early-stage gold projects, most of which are in Nevada.The Vancouver-based junior is zeroing in on the Carlin …
NEVADA & THE WESTERN STATES — Olinghouse weathers rough startup
Following a dismal fourth quarter in 1998, Alta Gold (ALTA-Q) returned to profitable form in the first three months of this year.Income for the period ended March 31 totalled US$30,000 (or nil per sha…
Nasdaq halts trading as Alta files for bankruptcy
With trading of its shares halted, Alta Gold (ALTA-Q) has filed for bankruptcy protection.The Nevada-based gold producer hopes to restructure US$29 million in outstanding debt as well as US$4 million …
Alta Gold slashes costs
Despite startup problems, Alta Gold (ALTA-Q) has reduced cash costs at the newly opened Olinghouse gold mine, 30 miles east of Reno, Nev.During its first three months of operation, the mine incurred c…
Companies (April 19, 1999)
Aber ResourcesAlta GoldAnglo AmericanArgentina GoldAuspex MineralsBarrick GoldBreakwater ResourcesCamnor ResourcesCantex Mine DevelopmentCitation ResourcesClaude ResourcesCopper Ridge Explor…