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Robert Hunter, David Copeland, Scott Cousens, David Jennings, Jeffrey Mason, Aziz Shariff and Ronald Thiessen appointed directors.
1996
STOCK MARKETS — Base metals catch on in solid market
The TSE metals and minerals sub-index at last caught up with its cousins on the Toronto Stock Exchange over the report period Oct. 16-22. With the TSE 300 composite index sliding into record territory…
B.C. government vows to appease mining industry
The government of British Columbia will introduce a new series of measures and regulatory changes designed to appease the mining industry.At a Vancouver luncheon, sponsored by the province’s Mining As…
THE DIAMOND PAGE — Gerle explores Doyle Lake kimberlite
Drilling at the Doyle Lake property in the Northwest Territories has traced a kimberlite sill over a northeasterly strike length of 1.3 km. The structure remains open to extension.Gerle Gold (GGL-V) r…
MEXICO AND CENTRAL AMERICA — Francisco Gold takes aim at Mexico’s mineral potential
Francisco Gold (FGX-V) has discovered a potentially significant gold deposit at its Sauzal property in the Batopilas mining district in Mexico’s Chihuahua state.Highlights of a trenching program inclu…
Shareholders bless marriage of Granges and Da Capo
After several months of courting, shareholders of Da Capo Resources (DCX-T) and Granges (GXL-T) have voted overwhelmingly to tie the knot.The new company, Vista Gold (VGX-T), will have 100.7 million f…
Westmin expands Wolverine and Lynx
In southeastern Yukon, drilling has extended the Wolverine and the newly discovered Lynx deposits over an area measuring 700 metres long.The joint-venture project is split 60-40 by Westmin Resources (…
Women’s Association celebrates 75 years
The Women’s Association of the Mining Industry of Canada (WAMC) will commemorate its 75th anniversary with a dinner and dance in the Vanity Fair Ballroom at Toronto’s King Edward Hotel on Nov. 15.WAMC…
Nevsun releases results from Tabakoto
By year-end, Nevsun Resources (NSU-T) plans to have spent an additional US$2 million on its 90%-owned Tabakoto gold project in the Kenieba region of Western Mali.Ongoing drilling will continue to test…
Spot prices at a glance (October 28, 1996)
Wednesday, October 23, 1996Price (US)Week’s ChangeGold*$383.95+ $3.15Silver*$ 4.98…
METAL PRICES — FREE MARKET (October 28, 1996)
London Metal ExchangeMidday bid-ask prices in $US per tonneDateOct. 22Oct. 21Oct. 18Oct. 17Oct. 16…
THE DIAMOND PAGE — Archangel sizes up pipe in Russia
Delineation drilling at the Verkhotina diamond project in northwestern Russia continues to expand pipe 441.The project is a 40-50 joint venture held by Vancouver-based Archangel Diamond (AAD-V) and th…