Madsen raises funds for underground exploration
Madsen Gold (TSE) has raised $402,500 in a flow-through share offering.The funds will be applied to underground exploration costs at the past-producing Madsen gold mine in Red Lake, Ont. In addition t…
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STOCK MARKETS — Golds keep lifting TSE higher and higher
Gold and energy stocks drew the Toronto Stock Exchange upward through the first four days of the report period ended Jan. 9, culminating with a record high on Jan 8. But weakness in technology stocks …
Armistice defines gold zones at property in Virginiatown, Ont.
Drilling is virtually complete at the Virginiatown, Ont., gold property of Armistice Resources (ME).The 20,000-ft. program defined the extent and configuration of the 100N, 185N and 260N gold zones, a…
Orvana plans to raise funds for Bolivian property purchase
Taking advantage of strong gold markets, Orvana Minerals (TSE) plans to raise $16.6 million to finance its purchase of the Don Mario project in Bolivia.The company will issue 3.3 million special warra…
Noveder sells Nugget Pond stake to Richmont
Rouyn-Noranda, Que.-based junior Noveder (ME) has signed over its 40% interest in the Nugget Pond gold project to partner Richmont Mines (TSE).Situated on Newfoundland’s Baie Verte Peninsula, Nugget P…
Gold Funds (January 15, 1996)
Gold Funds as of January 4, 1996BGRCentralNet Value$18.27$6.69Price$14.50$6.500Discount20.63%2.8%Value$142,843,000$117,645,450…
Spot prices at a glance (January 15, 1996)
Wednesday, January 10, 1996Week’s Price (US)ChangeGold*$396.75+$6.25Silver*$ 5.54+$0.19Platinum*$415.85+$9.85Nickel**$ 3.42+$0.08Lead**$ 0.31$0.00Copper $ 1.18-$0.07Zinca$ 0.4…
STOCK MARKETS — Rising gold price adds oomph to Western markets
With gold prices on a run towards the US$400 mark, western markets surged ahead over the report period ended Jan. 9. The resource index advanced 43.66 points to close at 1,335.71, while the composite …
Portugal beckons joint venture
A newly formed joint venture will explore a Portuguese property underlain by the famous Iberian Pyrite Belt.The partners include Auspex Minerals (VSE), Cumberland Resources (VSE), International Vestor…
Canmex plans drilling program for Mexican properties
With its initial public offering now complete, Canmex Minerals (VSE) will launch drill programs on its two main Mexican properties in the second quarter.The company issued 2 million shares at $1 each,…
Devil’s property tempts Petro Plus to drill
Drill results from the Devil’s property in Saskatchewan have prompted owner Petro Plus (ASE) to plan drilling for next summer.Results to date have shown consistent values over minable widths. The 1996…
Obituary — Peter Gledhill
Peter Alexander Gledhill, a Toronto-born geophysicist with the Botswana Geological Survey, has died. He was 36.Mr. Gledhill graduated from Queen’s University in 1983 with a B.Sc. in engineering physic…