Kelowna lab a strategic advantage for Dia Met
The current diamond exploration rush owes much to a private laboratory nestled in a modest industrial building on the outskirts of this Okanagan community. For it was here that much of the analytical …
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Cobalt clean-up
The Ontario government is providing funds to help complete rehabilitation work on silver mine workings in Cobalt, Ont., where cave-ins have created hazards. The funds, provided by the Ministry of Nort…
NEWS ROUNDUP — Orco raises Donalda funding
Proceeds from a $1-million placement with private investors are financing a 20,000-tonne bulk sample at the Donalda gold project at Rouyn-Noranda, Que., Orco Resources (ME) reports. Bulk-sampling bega…
NEWS ROUNDUP — International Prism in Yukon
With the Yukon purportedly “open for business,” International Prism Explorations (VSE) intends to acquire a 48-claim block at Dolores Creek. To do so, according to a signed letter of intent, it must s…
NEWS ROUNDUP — Kingswood now controlling Acadia
Toronto-based junior Kingswood Resources (ASE) has acquired a 51% interest in Acadia Mineral Ventures (TSE) from Hecla Mining (NYSE). In exchange for the controlling interest, Hecla received $350,000 …
Buy the dips: diamond analysts
Although it may be several months before Dia Met Minerals (TSE) and BHP Minerals Canada release further news from their Lac de Gras property in the Northwest Territories, some analysts say the time is…
PEOPLE — DENTONIA RESOURCES (July 19, 1993)
Brain Weir appointed director.
THE DIAMOND PAGE — Blusson claims focus of lawsuit
A property staked by geologist Stewart Blusson, northwest of the Dia Met-BHP discovery property in the Northwest Territories, has become the focus of a lawsuit launched by Vancouver-based Pioneer Meta…
NEWS ROUNDUP — Drilling under way at Eden Roc play
A 12,000-ft. diamond drill program has begun on Eden Roc Mineral’s (TSE) Afema mine project in Ivory Coast, West Africa. The 60-hole program is aimed at expanding existing reserves of the Anuiri mine …
Azco financing
Vancouver-listed Azco Mining has completed a private placement of 3.2 million special warrants at $2.25 each. Each warrant can be exchanged for a common share at no additional cost. Proceeds will be u…
PEOPLE — BRITISH LION MINES (July 19, 1993)
Rene Carrier and Brian Doutaz appointed directors.
METAL PRICES — FREE MARKET (July 19, 1993)
London Metal Exchange Spot closing prices in $US per tonne, except copper and lead (pounds sterling per tonne) Date July 13 July 12 July 9 July 8 July 7 Copper 1868-1870 1926-1927 1973-1975 1987-1989 …