Granges, Da Capo pool their resources
Vancouver-based Da Capo Resource (DCX-V) and Denver-based Granges (GXL-T) will amalgamate under the name Vista Gold.The boards of directors of both companies unanimously approved the agreement, which …
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NEWS IN BRIEF — Montello eyes Alberta anomalies
Geochemical and ground magnetic surveys have identified nine potential kimberlite targets on the Troymin property near Hinton, Alta.The 215,000-acre property is held 50% by Montello Resources (MEO-A),…
Band-Ore keen on Thorne drill results
More encouraging drill results have been released from the Thorne property, west of Timmins, Ont., held by Band-Ore Resources (BAN-T).Most of the results are from infill holes drilled in the eastern p…
PEOPLE — WESTERN COPPER (September 30, 1996)
Brian Bayley and David Rovig appointed directors.
Holmer drill-tests ground near Timmins
Drilling is under way on two properties west of Timmins, Ont.Holmer Gold Mines (HGM-A) is testing induced-polarization (IP) anomalies at its Thunder Creek gold property in Bristol Twp., 6 km north of …
PEOPLE — VETO RES. (September 30, 1996)
Lawrence Reaugh appointed vice-president and chief exploration director.
PEOPLE — VELVET EXPL. (September 30, 1996)
Richard Cogloris and Brian Hall appointed directors.
AfriOre expands in Republic of Congo
Under a renegotiated agreement, AfriOre (AFO-V) has agreed to acquire a half interest in a large lead-zinc property in the Republic of Congo.The 696-sq.-km concession, currently held by privately owne…
PEOPLE — U.S. DIAMOND
Wayne Tisdale and William Dynes appointed directors.
PEOPLE — UNITED BOLERO
John Crosbie appointed director.
PEOPLE — TVX GOLD
David Murray appointed president and chief operating officer; Clifford Davis appointed senior vice-president of North American operations; Kenneth Sangster appointed senior vice-president of European …
PEOPLE — TULLAREE RES. (September 30, 1996)
Brian Bapty appointed president.