Teck and WCH uncover massive sulphides
Partners Teck (TEK-T) and Western Copper Holdings (WTC-T) have discovered a deep volcanogenic massive sulphide zone at the Mexican project known as El Salvador, in Zacatecas state.A single hole, drill…
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THE DIAMOND PAGE — Aber to raise funds for Diavik project
A syndicate led by First Marathon Securities and Canaccord Capital has agreed to raise just over $32.5 million for Aber Resources (ABZ-T) through a private placement.The financing will include 1 milli…
THE DIAMOND PAGE — Winspear and Antler shareholders to cast votes on proposed merger
Shareholders of Winspear Resources (WSP-V) and Antler Resources (AEE-V) will meet in separate meetings on Dec. 2 to decide on the proposed merger of their companies.The new company would retain the na…
STOCK MARKETS — Juniors fuel trading on western markets
The Vancouver Stock Exchange composite index remained flat over the report period ended Oct. 29, closing at 1,112.81, up 2.84 points, while the resource index rose 108.72 points to finish at 2,254.72….
Robex Res. makes gold discovery in Mali
Preliminary work by Robex Resources (RBX-M) at the Diangounte property in Mali has revealed pannable gold in soils and lateritized rock.The property, situated 20 km from the Sadiola gold deposit of Ia…
SAR makes move on copper-cobalt prospect in Zaire
Junior South Atlantic Resources (SCQ-V) has received approval from the Zairean government to proceed with its attempt to bid on the Ruashi-Etoile copper-cobalt project.The company will submit its fina…
New JV for Kazakhstan Goldfields
Kazakhstan Goldfields (KGFC-C) has acquired a 75% interest in the Gold Pool joint venture.The project consists of three gold mines in north-central Kazakhstan, with an exploration licence covering abo…
GOLD FUNDS (October 28, 1996)
Gold Funds as of October 17, 1996BGRCentralNet Value$23.34$6.30Price$18.70…
Newfoundland branch of CIM sets annual general meeting for November
The Newfoundland branch of the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy & Petroleum (CIM) will host its annual meeting from Nov. 7 to 9 at the Delta Hotel in St. John’s.Entitled “Mineral Development i…
THE DIAMOND PAGE — DiamondWorks gears up for international diamond search
Shareholders of Carson Gold (CQJ-V) have unanimously approved the acquisitions of diamond projects in Africa and China. Appropriately, the company will henceforth be known as DiamondWorks.”We are seei…
THE DIAMOND PAGE — Verena hunts for Brazilian gems
Verena Minerals (VMCO-T) has begun exploring for diamonds and gold on its Porto Nacional properties in Brazil.The program is being conducted by RTZ-CRA (NYSE) as part of a joint-venture agreement betw…
MOST ACTIVE ISSUES (October 28, 1996)
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