Monte Carlo Gold Mines — a new beginning
In late 1988, Robert Salna and several associates purchased the controlling interest in Monte Carlo Gold Mines Ltd. Since that time, changes in the management team of Monte Carlo have facilitated a ne…
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Fairbanks sees bulk tonnage potential in Alaskan gold bet
An over-subscribed initial public offering that raised $5.7 million has Fairbanks Gold (VSE) set to begin a major work program on an Alaskan property where it had previously outlined a significant, ne…
Metrologist seeking assistance for book on precious metal ores
Author Jan Merks is seeking help from mining companies for a new book on the science of metrology — the study of weights and measures. He is looking for information, which will be kept confidential, …
High Frontier drills low gold values
Low gold values have been assayed in drill core returned from a program on the Conglomerate Lake project operated by High Frontier Resources (VSE). The northwestern Ontario property covers two gold sh…
Metal Prices FUTURES PRICES (May 15, 1989)
N.Y. Commodity Exchange Week’s High Low Close Change COPPER (in US cents per lb.) May127.00 124.90 125.60 — 5.65 Jun124.30 123.50 123.70 — 8.00 Jul123.40 120.40 12…
IOCC GOLD OPTIONS (May 15, 1989)
Options Open Series Volume Last Interest May 380 C . 284 2.30 347 May 390 C . 434 1.00 1,740 May 400 C . 650 0.50 3,2…
Kerr ups Minnova stake
Kerr Addison Mines (TSE) has been given the go ahead by regulatory authorities to purchase an additional 400,000 shares of Minnova (TSE). The purchase will maintain Kerr’s interest in Minnova above 50…
Homestake aiming for one million oz gold production in early 1990s
Aiming for a production level of one million ounces in the early 1990s, Homestake Mining (NYSE) boosted gold output to 781,458 oz in 1988, a 15% increase from the previous year. According to Harry Con…
Lac St. Jean area claims optioned
Two properties near Lac St. Jean, Que., have been optioned to related companies Golden Dragon Resources (VSE), Tarzan Gold (ASE), Cross Lake Minerals (VSE) and Glen Auden Resources (TSE). All but Glen…
Blackdome costs rise to $244 per oz
Production costs at Blackdome Mining Corp.’s (TSE) gold project near Clinton, B.C., were significantly higher in 1988 even though the mill operated 20% above design capacity. Addressing the company’…
Letters to the Editor Newhawk, Granduc pleased with results
I am writing to express my disappointment on behalf of Newhawk and our partners, Granduc Mines Ltd., regarding comments made in your stock market column of April 10, 1989. In the article you commented…
Radisson to buy Duquesne
Radisson Mining Resources (ME) has purchased 1.4 million shares of Duquesne Gold Mines, a private company. Duquesne holds a 75% interest in the Duquesne gold property in Quebec. Radisson must pay $4.2…