Lytton-New Indigo merger plan grinds to halt
The proposed merger of Lytton Minerals (LTL-T) and sister company New Indigo Resources (BDR-A) has been derailed following recent disclosures of the ownership of voting shares.The merger was to have b…
Klondike Gold Corp
Diamond explorer deals for gold properties in NWT
Glenmore Highlands (GMH-A), known for its diamond exploration interests in the Northwest Territories, has struck a deal to acquire a controlling interest in a company that owns gold projects in northe…
EDITORIAL — ME advocates “competent person” rule — Making the most of milestones
Several anniversaries relevant to the mining industry — some more pleasant than others — came and went during the first week of May.The first anniversary of the unmasking of Bre-X Minerals’ fool’s g…
ODDS ‘N’ SODS — Go northwest, young man!
As we near the end of the 20th century, we can look back with great pride and appreciation on the events that set the stage for a new Canada to emerge. .TSurely, the great gold rush into the Yukon of …
EDITORIAL — Uncertainty a quagmire for investors — Reality cheque
The North American mining industry has a longstanding tradition of doing deals on a handshake. This, no doubt, was born of necessity, as lawyers were few and far between in the days of the early gold …
EDITORIAL — Local residents defend mine proposal — Who CARES? Atlin does
The small community of Atlin, perched in a remote corner of northwestern British Columbia, was established in 1898 during the Klondike gold rush. Gold seekers, on their way to Dawson City, were divert…
GEOLOGY 101 — Placer gold deposits, Pt. 2
Although placer gold deposits have yielded less than 10% of Canada’s gold production, their discovery played an important role in attracting settlers to remote areas of the country.For example, the Ca…
BOOK REVIEW — New book explores history of Elliot Lake
.BReviewed by Stuart McDougallThe Power and the Promise: The Elliot Lake Story, is a detailed account of the discovery of uranium in a little-known area of northern Ontario and of the town to which th…
History of Klondike gold rush has the stamp of quality
Klondike Gold: The Philatelic History of the Klondike Gold Rush, by Kenneth J. Kutz. Gold Fever Publishing, 7 Whaling Rd., Darien, Conn., U.S.A. 06820.In a new book marking the hundredth anniversary o…
NEWS IN BRIEF (March 18, 1996)
Arbor Resources (AOR:VSE) has changed its name to Klondike Gold (KG:VSE) on a 1-new-for-10-old-share basis.
Companies (March 18, 1996)
Adex MiningAltavista MinesAmerican Res.Arbor Res.Attwood GoldAur ResourcesBaja GoldBand-Ore Res.Battle Mtn GoldBHPBHP MineralsBreakwater Res.CambiorCamecoCanarc Res.Cartaway Res.CasmynComincoCons…