1990

Development of the Fort Knox property, near Fairbanks, Alaska, has been accelerated with the addition of two drills. The property, 51% owned and operated by Fairbanks Gold (VSE), now has six diamond c…

Environment and the mining industry was one of several topics touched on by Corona (TSE) President Peter Steen when he addressed a recent district meeting of the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallur…

If financing can be arranged, Gold Express (NASDAQ) has plans to bring the Copper Flat mine back into production. It is in Sierra Cty., N.M., and owned 100% by Gold Express. Copper Flat hosts reserves…

London Metal Exchange Spot closing prices in $US per tonne, except copper and lead (pounds sterling per tonne) Date September 25 September 24 September 21 September 20 September 19 Copper 1476-1478 14…

Gold Standard (NASDAQ), the Utah company that is attempting to win back the Mercur gold mine from American Barrick Resources (TSE), recently lost its case against British banking firm Samuel Montagu &…

The Dunka Road copper-nickel deposit in Minnesota will undergo further exploration following a joint venture agreement between Fleck Resources (VSE) and Nerco Exploration, a division of Nerco (NYSE). …

An exploration drilling program has started on 48 claims optioned by Goldbelt Mines (VSE) from Jascan Resources (TSE) in Aloigny Twp., near Joutel, Que. The property is situated about 10 miles northwe…

Toronto-based Armistice Resources (TSE) says discussions are under way with a group of private investors to raise funds for additional underground exploration on the company’s McGarry Twp. gold proper…

Aiming for proceeds of $109,620 Tyranex Gold (COATS) is offering one right for every common share held as of Sept. 28. Until Oct. 22, when the rights expire, holders will be entitled to subscribe for …

Production at the new QSL lead smelter in Trail, B.C., will not resume until the first quarter of 1991, Cominco (TSE) reports. Long lead times for equipment and an increase in the scope of work to be …

Senior directors of Continental Gold (TSE) are turning their attention to new opportunities now that Placer Dome (TSE) has confirmed an offer to buy all Continental shares. The major will end up with …

Northwestern Ontario will be the focus of an exploration drive by reactivated Pamax Resources (COATS) as it earns an interest in two gold properties in the area. The Rice Bay property, consisting of 2…