1995


Canarc drill program in Guyana

Toronto-listed junior Canarc Resource has undertaken an aggressive, 40-hole drill program at the Baramita property in Guyana.The 6,000-metre initiative is designed to test for gold prospects along a 1…


NWMA laments layoffs, land use rift

Members of the Northwest Mining Association (NWMA) gathered recently in this western city to attend the 101st annual meeting and speculate on the future direction of the mining industry.For many of th…


Brascan to sell control of Westmin

A proposed unit offering through an underwriting group will raise almost $70 million for Westmin Resources (TSE) and allow Brascan to sell its 35.9 million shares of the Vancouver-based mining and exp…


Metal Prices — FREE MARKET (December 18, 1995)

London Metal ExchangeSpot closing prices in $US per tonneDateDec. 12 Dec. 11Dec. 8 Dec. 7 Dec. 6Copper2955-2960 2994-29952965-29702978-29832970-2975Lead736-737 744-746740.5-742.5737.5-738…


Drills turning at Morgain’s Horwood

A surface gold showing, discovered in October, is being drill-tested at the Horwood Twp. property of Morgain Minerals (VSE).Meanwhile, geophysical surveys have resulted in the discovery of an anomaly …


Granges sets budget for 1996 exploration

Exploration spending by Granges (TSE) is expected to total US$6.1 million next year.The company plans to spend US$2.5 million in Nevada and US$1.3 million in South America. A further US$2.3 million wi…



Conwest, Alberta Energy plan merger

Oil and gas explorer and producer Alberta Energy announced plans for a buyout of Conwest Exploration (TSE), under which the merged company would sell Conwest’s mining and hydroelectric interests.Alber…


Barrick to fund Anacoco gold projects

An agreement has been reached whereby shares of Chesbar Resources (ME) will be privately placed with Barrick Gold (TSE), and the proceeds used to fund exploration of Chesbar’s gold properties in easte…


Casmyn expands ground in Zimbabwe

Casmyn, which trades over the counter, has signed two option agreements for gold properties in south-central Zimbabwe.One of the deals was made with Zimbabwe-based Olympus Gold Mines, which owns a 690…


Tyler hopes for Heart of gold

Two drills are working at the Weedy Lake property, northeast of La Ronge, Sask.Operator Tyler Resources (TSE) and Golden Rule Resources (TSE) have budgeted $572,000 for 5,545 metres of drilling.Previo…


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