Avino production sharply higher
Record gold and silver production is reported by Avino Mines & Resources (VSE) for the Avino mine near Durango in central Mexico. Silver production reached 873,000 oz. in 1989, a 56% increase over the…
1990
Asarco challenges Freeport deal
A lawsuit has been initiated by Asarco (NYSE) challenging the sale by Freeport-McMoRan Gold (NYSE) of its 50% interest in the Santa Cruz copper project in Arizona to Minorco. The suit, filed in New Yo…
Losses continue for Callahan
Red ink continued to flow for Callahan Mining (NYSE) which reported a loss of US$13.3 million for the year ended Dec. 31. The loss includes a writedown of US$8.5 million relating to the Ropes gold min…
Orex preparing for feasibility study
Exploration Orex (ME) is weeks away from completing a bankable feasibility study on the Goldboro property in Nova Scotia. The company is seeking about $50 million from a major bank to construct a test…
Battle Mountain options Crown Jewel
Through a cash payment of US$5 million, Battle Mountain Gold (NYSE) has obtained an option to acquire a 51% interest in the Crown Jewel property owned by Crown Resources (VSE) in Washington State. Bat…
Laverty to test gold zone near Red Lake
Results from a recently completed humus sampling program on a claim group near Red Lake, Ont., have revealed strongly anomalous gold values, says property owner Laverty Red Lake Resources (COATS). The…
South Atlantic completes financing
Production financing has been finalized for the Oracle Ridge project owned by South Atlantic Ventures (VSE). Total funding for the project is estimated at US$6 million for mill construction plus US$1 …
Montreal Exchange Spirit Lake drilling
The declining price of gold seemed to have little or no effect on resource issues during the week ended March 20. Moving the other way, the exchange’s mining and minerals index jumped almost 56 points…
PRODUCER PRICES (March 26, 1990)
ALUMINUM: MW U.S. Market US68.50- 70.50 cents per lb. (Mar. 8, 1990). ANTIMONY: New York dealer US84-86 cents per lb. (Feb. 15, 1990). BISMUTH: New York dealer US$4.30-4.40 per lb. (Feb. 8, 1990). CAD…
Drilling starts at Hyland
Drilling has started at the Hyland Gold property, 44 miles northeast of Watson Lake, Y.T. The property is a joint venture operated and 40% owned by Silverquest Resources (VSE) with the remaining 60% s…
Letters to the Editor Sharing finds with tax men
I would like to say how much I enjoyed your 75th-year anniversary issue. I especially enjoyed Noble Harbinson’s comments regarding the cancellation years ago of the 3-year tax-free period for new mine…
Toronto Stock Exchange Volumes light as investors await clearer
Confused investors opted to remain on the sidelines today, March 21, as they waited for more definite signs of what the immediate future holds for the economy. As a result, volumes were generally low …