Companies (August 03, 1998)
Aber ResourcesAvalon VenturesBarrick GoldBattle Mountain GoldBHP DiamondsBolidenConsolidated Westview ResourcesDayton MiningDia Met MineralsDynatecEarl ResourcesEastmain ResourcesEldorado GoldEtruscan…
Placer Dome Inc
Placer emergency team helps with cleanup in PNG
An emergency services team from Placer Dome’s 50%-owned Porgera gold mine will remain in the Aitape region on the northern coast of Papua New Guinea to aid victims of tidal waves that destroyed four v…
Lawsuits, hearings focus on disclosure, corporate conduct — Regulators and shareholders train sights on Crystallex, Naxos, Cartaway and First Marathon
As if to signal the end of the 1990s bull market for resource stocks, irate shareholders and vigilant securities regulators have taken aim at a powerful brokerage firm and several junior companies tha…
MINING MARKETS AND INVESTMENT NEWS — Investment Commentary — Analyst sees upside for Quebec-based McWatters Mining
Operating narrow-vein, underground gold mines in Canada requires technical skill and financial staying power, particularly in times of low gold prices.Though relatively new to the game, McWatters Mini…
MINING MARKETS AND INVESTMENT NEWS — Eastern markets — Golds rise with stronger price as dollar hits all-time low
The Toronto Stock Exchange 300 index climbed a modest 0.3% during the report period July 15-21 to finish at 7,409.43. The gold and precious metals sub-index rose 71.14 points to 5,939.03, while the me…
Etruscan extends bid for shares of Channel
Ross Fitzpatrick, chairman of Channel Resources (CHU-T), is continuing to urge shareholders to reject an “opportunistic” takeover bid by rival West African explorer Etruscan Resources (EET-T). But hav…
Companies (July 20, 1998)
Abcourt MinesAber ResourcesAmerica Mineral FieldsArabian Shield DevelopmentArchangel DiamondArgentina GoldAsia MineralsAtna ResourcesAur ResourcesBarrick GoldBolidenBolivar GoldfieldsBroken Hill Propr…
MINING MARKETS & INVESTMENT NEWS – EASTERN MARKETS — Base metal majors’ shares slump as Antamina deal closes
The Toronto Stock Exchange experienced a broad trading range during the July 8-14 report period, with the TSE 300 composite index easing off 1% to 7,387.06 points. The metals-and-minerals sub-index su…
Companies (July 13, 1998)
AGC Americas GoldAlberta Star MiningAllican ResourcesAmblin ResourcesAmerica Mineral FieldsAMT International MiningAntares Mining & ExplorationArcon International ResourcesAsia Pacific ResourcesAtna R…
MINING MARKETS & INVESTMENT NEWS — Placer offers to buy out Lassie Red Lake
Placer Dome (PDG-T) intends to take over junior Lassie Red Lake Gold Mines (LRLG-C) by increasing its ownership to 100% from the current 47.3%.Lassie owns five gold exploration claims adjacent to Plac…
Companies (July 06, 1998)
Altius MineralsAntares Mining and ExplorationAscot ResourcesAshton MiningAteba MinesAur ResourcesBema GoldBreakwater ResourcesCampbell ResourcesCanabrava DiamondChannel ResourcesComaplex MineralsCumbe…
MINING MARKETS & INVESTMENT NEWS — EASTERN MARKETS — Marshall Minerals soars on deal for deposit in Tajikistan
The Toronto Stock Exchange had a broad trading range during the June 24-29 report period, with the TSE 300 composite index rising 3.3% to 7,409.38 points. The metals and minerals sub-index gained 2%, …