Kingurutik discoveries followed up
Follow-up ground work by NDT Ventures (VSE) on the Kingurutik Lake property of Lucero Resource (VSE) has outlined gossans containing sulphides and associated graphite.Mapping and prospecting identifie…
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Nord Pacific bullish on Aussie copper play
Australian copper producer Nord Pacific (NASDAQ) has received encouraging results from its joint-venture programs near the Girilambone mine in New South Wales.Within the Girilambone North project area…
INVESTMENT COMMENTARY — Kinross takes a breather
By purchasing underdeveloped assets and realizing their full potential, Kinross Gold (TSE) has become one of the fastest-growing North American gold producers. Indeed, the company seems poised to join…
Hemlo, Orvana acquire Chilean property
Toronto-listed Orvana Minerals and senior gold producer Hemlo Gold Mines (TSE) are optioning the Esperanza gold property in northern Chile.Hemlo will hold 60% and Orvana 40% of the joint venture, whic…
Busy year in Dominican Republic
Nineteen ninety-four was an active year for the mining industry in the Dominican Republic, particularly in the metallic and non-metallic sectors.Exports of ferronickel, gold and other mineral products…
STOCK MARKETS — Market slides but gold stocks catch a wave
The Toronto Stock Exchange saw most of last week’s moderate gain slip away, as market participants remained edgy on conflicting economic news. For the 5-day report period ended Aug. 15, the TSE 300 co…
EDITORIAL PAGE — A hollow victory?
The recent ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Eskay Creek gold-silver mine north of Stewart marks the first mine opening in British Columbia in five years.Premier Michael Harcourt, Mines Minister Anne Edw…
METAL PRICES — FREE MARKET (August 21, 1995)
London Metal ExchangeSpot closing prices in $US per tonneDateAugust 15 August 14August 11August 10August 9Copper3040-3042 2994-29953014-30193005-30063006-3008Lead609-610 610.5-611.5619-620…
Cambior bids for Audrey shares
Montreal-based Cambior (TSE) will acquire the remaining issued and outstanding common shares of Audrey Resources (TSE) by Sept. 1.Cambior will offer $1.40 per Audrey share, in the form of cash or the …
Lacklustre first half for Placer
Significantly higher exploration expenditures, along with lower gold-related income and an investment writeoff, were experienced by Placer Dome (TSE) in the first half of 1995.The company netted US$12…
PEOPLE — ORACLE (August 14, 1995)
David Kotula appointed director and interim president.
PEOPLE — MOSQUITO CONS. GOLD
Donald Nicholson and Larry Gold elected directors.