NEWS IN BRIEF (October 14, 1991)

Tandem Resources (ME) reported increasing its interest in North American Rare Metals (ME) to 28.5% by purchasing 770,000 shares on the open market.

Gonzales Gold Mines Ltd. (GZG:VSE) has changed its name to Osito Ventures Ltd. (OSV:VSE) with a consolidation of capital on a 1-new-for-2.6-old- share basis.

Condor Precious Metals Inc. (CPS:VSE) has changed its name to Condor International Resources Inc. (COD:VSE) with a consolidation of capital on a 1-new-for-1-old share basis. The transfer agent is Pacific Corporate Trust.