Franc-Or extends Nicole gold zone
Surface work on the Haute-Mana project in French Guiana indicates that the Nicole gold zone extends for a strike length of about 1.3 km, and possibly as far as 8 km.Franc-Or Resources (FOR-T) is opera…
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COMMENTARY — New Accord encourages partnership
The signing of Canada’s Intergovernmental Geoscience Accord is clear evidence of the desire by all governments to meet the challenges of delivering high-quality, essential services.Signed during the M…
PEOPLE — CORONET METALS (October 28, 1996)
Nizar Bharmal appointed director.
PEOPLE — CAMNOR
D.B. McLeod appointed president and chief executive officer; Donald McLeod appointed chairman.
PEOPLE — ANOORAQ
Robert Hunter, David Copeland, Scott Cousens, David Jennings, Jeffrey Mason, Aziz Shariff and Ronald Thiessen appointed directors.
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…
Consultations to precede changes to Quebec Mining Act
Quebec’s Ministry of Mines is kicking off a consultation tour in anticipation of changes to the province’s Mining Act.The proposed amendments are designed to simplify the process of obtaining mineral …
NEWS IN BRIEF (October 28, 1996)
Antilles Resources (ARY-V) has changed its name to Golden Palm Resources (GPR-V) with a consolidation of capital on a 1-new-for-5-old-share basis.
Guyanor to sell shares in France
Regulatory authorities in France have approved a preliminary prospectus for Guyanor Ressources (GRL.B-T) to list its Class B common shares for trading on the Nouveau Marche of the Bourse in Paris, and…
American Gem poised to become player in world sapphire market
While mining gem-quality sapphires in Montana has long been regarded as a risky proposition, the pieces seem to be falling into place for American Gem (GEM-T).In the past two years, the Montana-based …
Inco intensifies work at Voisey’s Bay project
There were a few hiccups, but Inco (N-T) has digested Diamond Fields Resources and is moving ahead with plans to develop the big nickel-copper deposit at Voisey’s Bay, Labrador.Inco has set the enviro…
MEXICO AND CENTRAL AMERICA — Greenstone aims to expand production in Central America
Central America’s largest gold producer, Greenstone Resources (GRE-T), expects output from its properties in the region will increase to 402,000 oz.before the end of the century.With one operating min…