Sarmin goes public as TGW
Sarmin Exploration, a private Ontario company with an exploration portfolio in the Dominican Republic, has begun trading publicly following a reverse-takeover of Quebec-based Boreal Exploration (BOR-M…
2001
Palladium shoots past US$1,000-per-oz. mark
Palladium was the bright light among the precious metals during the Jan. 3-9 report period, at last cracking the US$1,000-per-oz. barrier to reach a record high of US$1,047 per oz. Prices for palladiu…
Lynx diamonds valued at US$139 per carat
A parcel of diamonds recovered from an exploration bulk drill sample of the Lynx pipe at the Ekati mine property in the Northwest Territories has been valued at US$139 per carat.A 168.5-tonne sample c…
Norton replaces Babbitt
It’s out with the old and in with the new as George W. Bush and Dick Cheney prepare to take over the White House. Some have suggested the transition might better be described as in with the old and ou…
News – 15-JAN-01
Minnesota more appealing than survey suggests
Perceptions may be everything, but perceptions may be erroneous.The Fraser Institute has again published its “survey” of the technical and political attractiveness of a selection of jurisdictions for …
Ocampo yields mixed results
Drilling at the Ocampo property in Chihuahua state, Mexico, has revealed more gold-silver mineralization for Gammon Lake Resources (GAM-T).At the Aventurero zone, two of three holes returned 15.2 metr…
PEOPLE (January 15, 2001)
Black Bull Res. — John Keating appointed president and CEO.Grayd Res. — Anthony Floyd appointed director.Nelson Res. — Kong Teck Soon appointed CEO and director.Polymet…
Tri Origin resumes hunt
Junior Tri Origin Exploration (TOE-T) has raised $150,000 by issuing 1 million flow-through shares. Consequently, its outstanding shares have increased to 14.8 million.Proceeds are earmarked for diamo…
Rate cut can’t stop slide
Denver — The sudden interest rate cut by the U.S. Federal Reserve put a charge into the market on Jan. 3, only to see record-setting gains evaporate. The market finished the report period ended Jan. …
Eldorado tables Kisladag study
Vancouver — In the aftermath of a 16,000-metre drilling effort, Eldorado Gold (ELD-T) has tabled a scoping study that envisions a 10-year mine life for the promising Kisladag gold property in western…
CDNX posts gains on all fronts
Vancouver — With the mining index leading the way, Canada’s junior exchange posted gains on all indices during the report period ended Jan. 9. The Canadian Venture Exchange composite index tacked on …