New zone found at Meliadine
Drilling on the Meliadine project, 10 miles north of Rankin Inlet in the Northwest Territories, has turned up a new gold zone. The project is a joint venture between Cumberland Resources (VSE) and Com…
1993
LAST BUT NOT LEAST — Marshall completes private placement
An institutional investor has bought two million shares of Marshall Minerals (ASE) for $3 million. The holder of Marshall’s $3-million convertible debentures will, at the appropriate time, convert the…
Sarnoff KOed in Las Vegas diamond debate
It was supposed to have been The Great Diamond Debate. But Paul Sarnoff, editor of Gold Stocks Advisory and noted diamond play skeptic, was thrown onto the ropes during a panel discussion sponsored by…
Antares lists on TSE
Shares of Antares Mining and Exploration, which recently merged with Goldpost Resources, have begun trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange. The debt-free company has $5.5 million in cash and 14.6 milli…
Coming to a mine near you: ISO9000
What do Iron Ore Co. of Canada, Quebec Cassiar Mining, Bell Northern Research, Bombardier and Dupont Canada all have in common? They are all registered with ISO9000, a system of quality standards whic…
Bitech to sell Nugget Pond gold property
According to a signed letter of intent, privately owned Noveder can acquire the Nugget Pond gold property from Bitech (ASE). Situated on Newfoundland’s Baie Verte Peninsula, the property has estimated…
BHP Minerals considering additional work on X-Cal’s claims in
Drilling has been carried out by BHP Minerals on three properties held by X-Cal Resources (TSE) along Nevada’s Battle Mountain trend. The 20-hole program provided an initial test of some targets and w…
NEWS ROUNDUP — Golden Star lists on American Exchange
Junior gold miner Golden Star Resources (TSE) has begun trading on the American Stock Exchange. The company, which recently moved to Denver, Colo., is mining and exploring for gold in the Guiana Shiel…
NEWS ROUNDUP — Comstate bids to take over Comaplex
Calgary-based junior Comstate Resources (TSE) has made a bid to buy all the issued and outstanding shares of Comaplex Resources (TSE). The Schaffhauser Kantonalbank of Switzerland and three directors …
LAST BUT NOT LEAST — Gaspesie reports titanium find
A mineralized zone of titanium and phosphate has been uncovered in the Baie Comeau area of Quebec’s North Shore, Gaspesie, Societe d’explorations petroliere et miniere (ME) reports. The mineralization…
Gold Funds (September 27, 1993)
Gold Funds as of Sept. 21 BGR Central Net Value $12.78 $5.62 Price $11.00 $6.125 Discount 13.91% 9.0% Value $71,571,000 $110,858,213…
Mexican mines minister pledges shared-risk exploration
On a recent visit to Sonora and Mexico states, the mines minister for Mexico demonstrated his government’s support for the mining industry. E.L. Thalmann presented Sonora Governor M.P. Beltrones with …