EDITORIAL PAGE — Expect the unexpected
Residents of Ontario will go to the polls in early June to decide which political leader will hold the reins of power for the next four years. And not long after that, British Columbians will do the s…
News
Funding gives Quebec mines opportunity for new lease on life
A little government money goes a long way underground, says Jean-Guy Rivard, president of Richmont Mines (TSE).Richmont is one of five mining companies in la belle province to snag a share of a $5-mil…
Kinross takes on Nevada project
For a half interest in the Goldbanks gold property near Winnemucca, Nev., Kinross Gold (TSE) will pay Restoration Minerals, a small private company, US$6 million and 800,000 shares of Kinross stock.Ki…
Musto shareholders support offer
Shareholders of International Musto Explorations (TSE) have tendered almost 33.4 million shares (or about 98% of those that are outstanding) in favor of a bid made by Rio Algom (TSE) and Australian-ba…
Electra plans to prolong Aurora’s output
While mining has temporarily ceased at the Aurora gold mine in southwestern Nevada, Electra Mining Consolidated (VSE) expects that production from existing ore on the heap-leach pads will continue int…
Companies (May 29, 1995)
Aber Akiko GoldAltaiAmax GoldAshton Mng CanAurAurizonBarrick GoldCaledoniaCamphor VCanyonChampionChannelConquistdr Cons SamrkdContl PacfcDiamnd FldsEcho BayElectra MngFalcon…
EDITORIAL PAGE — A catalyst for change
The Voisey Bay nickel-copper-cobalt project has sparked the largest staking rush ever seen in Atlantic Canada, with more than 100,000 claims registered in Labrador since the discovery was announced la…
Spot prices at a glance (May 29, 1995)
Wednesday, May 24Week’sPrice (US)ChangeGold*$382.90-$0.50Silver*$5.40+$0.02Platinum*$431.75+$3.10Nickel**$3.43+$0.12Lead**$0.28+$0.01Copper$1.29+$0.03Zinc$0.47 $0.00Courte…
USMX acquires Ecuadorian firm
Colorado-based USMX (TSE) has acquired all of the outstanding capital stock of Mega Minerals, an Ecuadorian company which holds title to eight exploration concessions in the South American country.In …
Low Canadian dollar benefits Ontario mining industry
Metallic commodities are priced in U.S. dollars and, because of this, monetary exchange rates have a significant impact on the revenues generated by Ontario mining operations.The mineral sector analys…
Gold Reserve works Km 88 play
With three rigs operating and 40 more holes planned for the current phase of drilling, Gold Reserve (TSE) continues to receive encouraging results from its Las Brisas property.Situated within the Kilo…
Louvicourt adds to Novicourt earnings
Junior Novicourt (ME) generated $11.9 million in revenue during the first quarter.The revenue was derived from the company’s 45% interest in the Louvicourt base metal mine near Val d’Or, Que.The Louvi…