Preliminary Boleo tests prove positive
Partners International Curator (VSE) and Coeur d’Alene Mines (NYSE) are encouraged by preliminary metallurgical results from the Boleo property in Baja California, Mexico. Coeur d’Alene can earn a hal…
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Manson Creek forms Venezuelan joint venture with Athlone
Juniors Manson Creek Resources (TSE), Athlone Resources (VSE) and Ballatar Explorations (VSE) have joined forces to buy a Venezuelan exploration company, Corporacion Venzolana de Guayana (CVG). CVG ow…
Zappa prepares for Enriquez drilling
With its share price pushing new highs, Zappa Resources (VSE) is preparing to test three bulk-tonnage gold targets within its concession in the Ponce Enriquez district of Ecuador. Zappa acquired the p…
True potential of Cominco’s Red Dog nears realization
It was enough to make even the most skeptical base metal investor salivate: an open-pit deposit containing 85 million tons grading 17.1% zinc, 5% lead and 2.4 oz. silver per ton at a strip ratio of le…
METALS COMMENTARY — Stainless steel growth good for nickel
Stainless steel represents at least 60% — and maybe as high as 70% — of nickel consumption, and fairly steady growth seems certain in the near future. Production was up again in 1993, to about 11.4 …
NEWS ROUNDUP — Northgate invests in convertible note
Toronto-listed Northgate Exploration has bought a US$3.5-million, 8% convertible note of American Resource (NASDAQ). The note is convertible into common shares of American or a 3.5% net smelter return…
NEWS IN BRIEF — Abacus looks for stratabound gold
Abacus Minerals (VSE) has obtained more trench assay results from its gold property in Brookfield, N.S. Trench 4 uncovered a sample which ran 0.76 grams gold per tonne over 19 metres, including a sect…
COMMENTARY — Investing in precious metals
There have always been numerous compelling reasons for owning precious metals and they can be characterized as follows: * Precious metals (especially gold) have historically maintained their purchasin…
EDITORIAL PAGE — Matkin and the market
On the face of it, it’s odd that the Vancouver Stock Exchange should be scrutinized by a government-appointed commission in the very year it posts all-time records for both volume and value ($6.7 bill…
NEWS ROUNDUP — Caribgold adds to Cuban holdings
CDN-listed Caribgold Resources has been granted prospecting and exploration rights to 2,000 sq. km in east-central Cuba. The agreement was reached with Geominera S.A., a Cuban state company, and is ex…
GOLD FUNDS (January 31, 1994)
Gold Funds as of Jan. 26 BGR Central Net Value $16.85 $6.59 Price $16.25 $7.125 Premium 8.1% Discount 3.54% Value $94,369,000 $119,340,844…
Tri Origin drills at Lewis Ponds
Drills are turning in a major program on the Lewis Ponds project in New South Wales, Australia. Using two rigs, Tri Origin Exploration (TSE) is drilling 10,000 metres. The company hopes to define new …