NEWS IN BRIEF (August 19, 1991)

Vanex Resources Ltd. (VX:VSE) has changed its name to Poplar Resources Ltd. (PPX:VSE) with a consoli-dation of capital on a 1-new-for-4-old share basis.

Vanex Resources Ltd. (VX:VSE) has changed its name to Poplar Resources Ltd. (PPX:VSE) with a consolidation of capital on a 1-new-for-4-old share basis.

I read with interest Isabella Wai’s article “Peter Holmes advances Chutine in Mexico” (T.N.M., July 8/91) until I reached the last line. Holmes’ statement that “no environmental hearing is required” in Mexico is, in my view, irresponsible.

Statements and attitudes such as this are the reason the mining industry has such a bad reputation with the general public. It is also one of the reasons our industry is finding it necessary to move outside of Canada. Just watch, in 10 or 20 years when Mexico has achieved living standards similar to what we have in Canada, you will see the same complaints that mining is being driven out of the country. The cry will be onerous environmental restrictions, and why, because of short-sighted, sloppy mining practices.

We have passed the time when environmental consciousness can be ignored, no matter where in the world your company operates. Our industry can and must adapt to reasonable environmental standards.

If we wish to have support for the development of reasonable environmental controls, we must establish and maintain credibility wherever we work. Alf Randall

Westmin Resources

Stewart, B.C.

International Texoro Resources Ltd. (ITX:VSE) has changed its name to Great Western Gold Corp. (GWG:VSE) with a consolidation of capital on a 1-new-for-2-old share basis.

Newgate Resources Ltd. (NWW:VSE) has changed its name to Consolidated Newgate Resources Ltd. (KGT: VSE) with a consolidation of capital on a 1-new-for-4-old share basis. The transfer agent is Pacific Corporate Trust Co.

The Baie Verte Chamber of Commerce in Baie Verte, Nfld., will host its fourth annual mining conference Sept. 13-14. Princeton Mining, Bitech Corp. the town of Baie Verte and the provincial department of mines will give presentations at the meeting.