Crown Butte shareholders approve New World sale
Already old news, the once-promising New World gold project has taken another step on the road to oblivion.New World owner Crown Butte Resources (CBL-T) reports that its shareholders have approved the…
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Sutton continues push at Kabanga nickel project
Sutton Resources (STT-V) and joint-venture partner Anglo American of South Africa are aggressively working to complete an initial mine feasibility review of their Kabanga nickel project in western Tan…
Newmont prevails in Yanacocha litigation
In a scene resembling the Stanley Cup finals or the World Series, Newmont Gold (NGC-N) has nudged out Paris-based Bureau de Recherches Geologiques Minieres (BRGM) in a best-of-seven series in the Peru…
NEVADA AND THE WESTERN STATES — Romarco plans to drill seven properties in Nevada
Romarco Minerals (R-T) is primed for a fast-paced summer exploration season, including drilling at seven Nevada gold properties.The company expects to spend $6 million on exploration this year, and it…
NEVADA AND THE WESTERN STATES — Alta begins building Olinghouse gold mine
Now that all the permits and funding are in hand, Alta Gold (ALTA-Q) has begun construction of the Olinghouse gold mine east of Reno, Nev.On May 8, the company received a record of decision from the U…
MINING MARKETS & INVESTMENT NEWS — WESTERN MARKETS — Monopros drilling helps juniors post gains
The Vancouver Stock Exchange composite index lost 14.98 points, or 2.5%, to close the report period ended June 9 at 573.81. The mining index slid 19.16 points, or 4.3%, to finish at 422.60. Meanwhile,…
NEWS IN BRIEF (June 15, 1998)
Dragoon Resources (DGN-V) has changed its name to Seabridge Resources (SEA-V) on a 1-new-for-10-old-share basis.
NEVADA AND THE WESTERN STATES — Golden Phoenix raises funds for exploration
With the help of IBK Capital, Golden Phoenix Minerals (GPXM-O) is raising up to US$3.5 million in equity financing, most of which will be used this year to fund exploration on its principal properties…
NEVADA AND THE WESTERN STATES — Low-cost Cortez mine leads Placer Dome’s pack
Although it produces gold at a multitude of operations strewn across four continents, Placer Dome(PDG-T) is mining the yellow metal most economically at the Cortez minein Nevada.Placer, as operator, h…
SPOT PRICES (June 15, 1998)
Wednesday June 10, 1998Price (US)Week’s ChangeGold*$294.15+ $0.80Silver*$ 5.36…
METAL FUTURES (June 15, 1998)
Settlement prices for London Metal Exchange spot metal and three-month contracts, June 9/98 (US$ per tonne):MetalsCash Price3 Month Price…
NEVADA AND THE WESTERN STATES — Getchell posts big first-quarter loss
Although Nevada miner Getchell Gold (GGO-T) posted a substantial first-quarter loss, reserve expansion at its namesake mine, ongoing construction at the Turquoise Ridge project and hedging leave it we…