STOCK MARKETS (June 15, 1992)
Shares of SouthernEra Resources and Aber Resources shot up to new highs during the week ended June 9, as more companies moved into the Northwest Territories to stake claims around Lac de Gras and beyo…
1992
Robex set to buy Bateman copper project in Quebec
Quebec exploration company Robex Resources (ME) is negotiating to acquire a controlling stake in its 25% owned Bateman Twp. property in Chibougamau, Que., after releasing results from a 9-hole drill p…
Drilling planned for Sustut project
An initial drilling program is set to commence at the Sustut gold-copper project in British Columbia, 190 km north of Smithers and 60 km south of the Kemess area, Beauchamps Exploration (VSE) and Skee…
Competitiveness major issue for mining industry
Canada’s prosperity will be seriously undermined unless action is taken to improve the country’s competitive position in mining and other industry sectors, Noranda Chairman Keith Hendrick told delegat…
PROFILE (June 15, 1992)
Canada’s mining industry is poised to enter its diamond phase, say those who have a stake in the Lac de Gras region, from which a bulk sample yielded gem-quality stones last month. The stock market re…
Third parties court Bethlehem
Copper and zinc producer Bethlehem Resources (TSE) recently received proposals for a merger as well as a takeover from two separate groups. Henry Ewanchuk, president of the company, said Bethlehem rec…
McDonald continues Noramco saga by optioning Pickle Crow to
Bruce McDonald has kept a low profile since selling Noramco Mining (TSE) and its portfolio of junior companies to Breakwater Resources (TSE) several years ago. As it turned out, Breakwater had to writ…
Virginia Gold in option deal
An option agreement to earn a 100% interest in the Sagar III property in Quebec’s Labrador Trough has been finalized, Virginia Gold Mines (ME) reports. The junior says the property, 50 sq. km in size,…
NEWS IN BRIEF (June 15, 1992)
Applan Resources Ltd. (APL:VSE) has changed its name to Sultan Minerals Inc. (SUL:VSE) with a consolidation of capital on a 1-new-for-4-old-share basis.
Minnova outlines low-grade deposit at Benoit project
A 24-hole, second-phase program completed on Freewest Resources’ (TSE) Benoit gold property northeast of Rouyn, Que., has yielded a preliminary reserve estimate of 3.3 million tons grading 0.076 oz. g…
Bank calls Curragh’s Westray loan
The Westray coal mine’s fate is now in the hands of the federal government following a recent decision by the Bank of Nova Scotia to call in a $95-million loan to Curragh (TSE). After closing the mine…
INSIDER TRADING (June 15, 1992)
Jascan Resources (TSE) director William Felderhof recently sold a large block of company stock as part of an ongoing effort to sever previous connections with the 49% owned Faraday Resources (TSE) aff…