Correction (August 26, 1996)
In our coverage of United Keno Hill Mines (UKH-T) and its exploration of the Elsa properties in the Yukon (T.N.M., Aug. 19/96), we incorrectly reported that environmental and other permits had, for th…
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Inmet Mining drilling to prove up Akie claims
Working under the assumption that sedimentary-exhalative massive sulphide deposits are typically large, Inmet Mining (IMN-T) is drilling the Akie claims in north-central British Columbia. Its goal: to…
TSE INDICES (August 26, 1996)
1996Aug 20Aug 19Aug 16Aug 15Aug 14HighLowComposit…
Spot prices at a glance (August 26, 1996)
Wednesday, August 21, 1996Price (US)Week’s ChangeGold*$387.45+ $0.35Silver*$ 5.21…
NEWS IN BRIEF — Geo Piaja Exploration (GPX-A) was posted for trading on the Alberta Stock Exchange on July 18, 1996. The company has acquired mineral properties in Alberta and British Columbia.
Drilling under way at Bear mining claims
A drill program will test the Bear mining claims in the Limonite Creek and Many Bear Creek regions of northern British Columbia.The drilling will test a portion of Hazelton Group volcanics believed to…
PRODUCER PRICES (August 26, 1996)
ALUMINIUM: LME settlements US$1,447.50 per tonne (Aug. 20, 1996), alloy US$1,264 per tonne (Aug. 15, 1996).ANTIMONY: Composite free market, US$2,750 per tonne (Aug. 20, 1996).BISMUTH: Composite free m…
Loma Hierro heads up Holmer’s portfolio
In Cuba, Holmer Gold Mines (HGM-A) is applying its exploration skills not to gold prospects, but to silver.The Loma Hierro silver deposit in Cuba is being pushed to a production decision by both Holme…
INSIDER TRADING — Arequipa directors bought and sold shares in July
Arequipa Resources (AQP-T) was among the mining companies listed as being involved in insider trading for the month of July, as reported by the Ontario Securities Commission.Bickerstaf Holdings, contr…
Patrician alliance with JCI ends
The “strategic alliance” of Patrician Gold Mines (PXX-A) and South African mining house JCI Ltd. has dissolved.As a result, the Canadian junior is required to repurchase 2 million of its own special w…
METAL PRICES — FREE MARKET (August 26, 1996)
London Metal ExchangeMidday bid-ask prices in $US per tonneDateAug. 20Aug. 19Aug. 16Aug. 15Aug. 14…
NEWS IN BRIEF (August 26, 1996)
Adastral Resources (ASA-V) has changed its name to Diagem International Resource (DGM-V) with an increase in capital to 100 million from 10 million shares.