OBITUARIES — Ken Polk
A geologist for more than 30 years, George Kenneth Polk died recently in Oliver, B.C., following a heart attack. He was 63. A native of North Bay, Ont., and raised in Rouyn-Noranda, Que., he graduated…
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Caledonia offshoot nets record profits
Filon Sur S.A., the 25%-owned Spanish gold and silver mining subsidiary of Caledonia Resources (TSE), enjoyed record profits of $1.6 million in 1993. Filon operates an open-pit, heap-leach gold and si…
NEWS ROUNDUP — Audrey ups reserves at 1100 lens
Minable reserves have increased at the 1100 lens project, part of the Mobrun mine northeast of Rouyn-Noranda, Que. Audrey Resources (ME) says reserves increased by 860,000 tonnes following a 6,600-met…
Rabbit Lake gets federal OK
Uranium miner Cameco (TSE) has been given the green light to bring three new deposits into production at its Rabbit Lake operation, 420 km north of La Ronge, Sask. The federal natural resources minist…
Gibraltar adds to copper interests
An expanding Gibraltar Mines (TSE) intends to acquire the Lomas Bayas copper property in Chile. The decision — part of a corporate thrust to become a multi-mine copper producer — follows a joint-ven…
All-North options southern project
Junior All-North Resources (VSE) can earn a 45% interest in El Oro, a gold property 100 km northwest of Mexico City. An agreement in principle, reached with a Mexican mining company, calls for All-Nor…
NEWS ROUNDUP — Franco buys 2% Lenora NSR
Royalty-holder Franco-Nevada Mining (TSE) has bought a 2% net smelter return royalty (NSR) in the Goldfields project from Greater Lenora Resources (TSE). The price: $2 million. The northern Saskatchew…
European Ventures hits Man. sulphides
A new base metal zone has been outlined on the Wekusko Lake project near Snow Lake, Man. European Ventures (VSE) reports that nine holes, totaling 1,309 metres, were drilled to test seven targets. One…
Metal Prices — FREE MARKET (April 04, 1994)
London Metal Exchange Spot closing prices in $US per tonne Date Mar. 29 Mar. 28 Mar. 25 Mar. 24 Mar. 23 Copper 1925-1926 1949.5-1950.5 1927.5-1928 1928.5-1929.5 1948.5-1949.5 Lead 457-458 458-459 445-…
Spot prices at a glance (April 04, 1994)
Week’s Price (US) Change Gold* $386.75 – $1.65 Silver* $ 5.61 + $0.02 Platinum* $408.00 + $4.25 Nickel** $ 2.54 – $0.01 Lead** $ 0.21 $0.00 Copper $ 0.87 – $0.01 Zinc $ 0.43 $0.00 Courtesy of Scotiaba…
Gold Funds (April 04, 1994)
Gold Funds as of Mar. 30 BGR Central Net Value $18.08 $7.10 Price $17.25 $7.750 Premium 9.2% Discount 4.61% Value $146,924,000 $140,269,575…
Toronto Stock Exchange Indices (April 04, 1994)
— 1994 — Mar 29 Mar 28 Mar 25 Mar 24 Mar 23 High Low Composite”300″ 4393.61 4487.97 4528.29 4569.65 4609.93 4609.93 3518.31 Metals&Minerals 3669.09 3766.35 3742.90 3802.51 3870.68 3879.59 3495.59 In…