Black Hawk flies high in third quarter
Black Hawk Mining (BHK-T) posted a US$901,000 profit in the third quarter of 2000 and earned US$2.2 million during the first nine months of the year. The figures are a considerable improvement over th…
Keystone Gold, Inc
Partners hit sulphides at Duck Pond
The first two infill holes drilled at the Duck Pond base metal project, southeast of Buchans, Nfld., have intersected sulphide mineralization over substantial widths.The drilling program, mounted by j…
LATIN AMERICA — Black Hawk cutting costs at El Limon
An amalgamation with Triton Mining, executed earlier this year, has provided Black Hawk Mining (BHK-T) with a gold mining operation in Nicaragua and various exploration projects in Latin America, incl…
GOLD AND PRECIOUS METALS — Gold companies merge for growth, or survival — Majors, mid-tier producers and juniors take part in merger mania
From the largest South African producers to juniors with small mines, gold companies are joining forces in an attempt to weather a prolonged slump in prices that has already taken its toll on a number…
Black Hawk remains in the black during quarter
Toronto-based Black Hawk Mining (BHK-T), owner and operator of the Keystone gold mine in Manitoba, has posted a strong first quarter.During the 3-month period ended March 31, the company earned $1.33 …
MINING IN CANADA Companies persevere in BC despite downtrend by thomas schuster
The state of British Columbia’s mineral exploration industry has yet to show signs of recovery.According to the British Columbia Geological Survey, exploration expenditures in the province declined by…
Triton to fall under Black Hawk’s wing — Merged company would boast minable gold reserves of 737,000 oz.
Vancouver-based junior Triton Mining (TTM-T) is set to become a wholly owned subsidiary of Black Hawk Mining (BHK-T) of Toronto.The amalgamation, which would be carried out on a share-for-share basis,…
FACTS ‘N’ FIGURES — Canadian mines led in ’96
In 1996, the number of mine openings in Canada continued to exceed closures. During the year, there were 20 openings (14 new mines and six reopenings) and 17 closures (10 suspensions and seven permane…
Partners processing ore from Farley Lake
Partners Black Hawk Mining (BHK-T) and Granduc Mining (GDC-T) have begun processing the first gold ore from the Farley Lake-Wendy open pits at the Keystone gold mine in Lynn Lake, Man.Granduc, the ope…
Conwest, Alberta Energy plan merger
Oil and gas explorer and producer Alberta Energy announced plans for a buyout of Conwest Exploration (TSE), under which the merged company would sell Conwest’s mining and hydroelectric interests.Alber…
Picture brightens at Keystone gold project
Record pit and mill production has secured an operating profit for the Keystone gold project, near Lynn Lake, Man., operated by Granduc Mining (TSE) and 50%-owned by Black Hawk Mining (TSE).A new ball…