Canada, Chile in joint effort
The governments of Canada and Chile recently signed a letter of intent for an agreement promoting co-operation in mineral technology during the next five years. The two agencies involved are CANMET (C…
1991
Impala, Candela strike out
No significant results were reported by Candela Resources (VSE) from a limited 4-hole drill program recently completed on the Swan copper-gold prospect in central British Columbia. An associated compa…
Stratabound set to ship first ore from CNE mine
Calgary-based Stratabound Minerals (ASE) expects to be shipping its first truckload of ore from the Captain North Extension (CNE) lead-zinc deposit in New Brunswick by the end of August. “Depending on…
Crown arranges needed financing
An investment bank has provided a firm commitment to complete a US$15-million debenture issue for Crown Resources (VSE) in Europe. The notes are due in 2001, carry a 5.75% coupon, and are convertible …
Alberta Stock Exchange (August 26, 1991)
North American Gold was the top trader on the Alberta Stock Exchange for the week ended Aug. 20 with 286,300 shares changing hands. It closed down 38 cents at $3.75, representing more than $1 million …
Montreal Exchange (August 26, 1991)
Political troubles in the Soviet Union didn’t sit too well with investors around the world, whose immediate reaction was to get out of the market. In Montreal, the pattern was no different. Both the m…
Newhawk pursues theory of bulk tonnage at Sulphurets
Project operator Newhawk Gold Mines (TSE) released assays for the first three holes drilled on two of five bulk-tonnage copper-gold targets being tested on its 60% owned Sulphurets property north of S…
Echo Bay boosts quarterly earnings
A 5% decline in production costs boosted Echo Bay Mines’ (TSE) second-quarter earnings to US$4.7 million (five cents per share) from US$800,000 (one cent per share) in 1990. The company lowered its av…
Canchrome boosts project tonnage
A new reserve figure has been calculated by Canchrome Mines (ME) for its Reed-Belanger chromite property 10 km south of Thetford Mines, Que. The new figure, 5.5 million tonnes grading 6.63% Cr2O3, is …
Tanqueray strikes deal with Westmin
Under a new agreement with Westmin Resources (TSE), Tanqueray Resources (ASE) has the option to earn a 100% interest in the Little Stull Lake gold project in northeastern Manitoba. Currently, the Calg…
Tenajon acquires Bend gold vein
A 10-hole drill program was recently completed on the Bend vein, a gold exploration target near Stewart, B.C. The vein is located within claims owned by the Summit joint venture held equally by Tenajo…
Suntac drilling ups reserves
Drilling results from a further four holes at the Polaris-Taku property in northern British Columbia indicate C-vein reserves will likely be increased. Suntac Minerals (VSE) is earning a 60% interest …