Drilling expands East Amphi
Drilling has expanded the resource at the East Amphi gold project near Malartic, Que.Diamond drilling, conducted in 1995 and 1996 by Placer Dome (PDG-T), has increased the geological resource at East …
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STOCK MARKETS — Yellow metal sings the blues
The Toronto Stock Exchange fell sharply over the report period ended June 11, dragged down by plummeting resource stocks. The TSE 300 composite index lost 118.19 points or 2.3%, falling to 5,106.32. G…
Mazarin set to produce calcium salt MOST ACTIVE ISSUES, June 5-11
Quebec City-based Mazarin Mining (MAZ-T) is acquiring the patents and technology of the calcium aluminate production process.The process, in which calcium aluminate is recovered from aluminum producti…
Toronto CIM plans outing to Timmins
The Toronto branch of the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum has planned a field trip to the Timmins mining area.The tour, scheduled for June 19-21, will provide mining professiona…
Detour Lake and Roncanville capture mine safety awards
Placer Dome was among several companies to receive a John T. Ryan National Safety Trophy at the annual meeting of the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy & Petroleum, held in Edmonton, Alta.The c…
Companies (June 03, 1996)
INDEXAnglo AMericanArequipa Res.Arkona Res.Avalon VenturesBlack Hawk M’gBYG NaturalChampion Res.Chase ResourcesDelta Gold M’gDiamond FieldsEcstall MiningEden Roc Min.Emerging GrowthFalconbridgeFortune…
STOCK MARKETS — Juniors dominate drifting market
The Toronto Stock Exchange settled lower last week, supporting the view that the markets are fully valued. The TSE 300 composite index was down 18.94 points (0.4%) over the period May 22-28, closing a…
NEVADA SPECIAL — Construction under way at Pipeline
The current exploration boom in Nevada owes much to the discovery of the Pipeline gold deposit 100 km southwest of Elko.The discovery prompted a flurry of exploration activity in the region, besides b…
SOUTHEAST ASIA SPECIAL — Companies must learn political ropes
Mining operations in Southeast Asia must cope with some of the most difficult conditions in the world. But whereas obstacles created by thick jungle, mountainous terrain and swamp- land can, for the m…
SOUTHEAST ASIA SPECIAL — Triarx explores ground in Philippines, PNG
Former electronics firm Arrowlink could soon be entering a golden age, if its new business strategy proves successful.Arrowlink became Triarx Gold (CDN) in April and changed its focus from electronics…
STOCK MARKETS — Metals miss out on TSE’s rise
The Toronto Stock Exchange was up a modest 31.66 points over the report period ended May 21, closing at a record 5,238.25. The manufacturing, oil and gas, and financial services sectors drove the adva…
Companies (May 27, 1996)
INDEXAber ResourcesAcabit Expl.Adex MiningAdola GoldAfriOreAltai ResourcesAnglo AmericanArequipa Res.AsarcoAshanti GldfldsAshtn Mg of CdaAshton MiningAsia PacificAurizon MinesBaja GoldBand Ore Res.Ba…