Diamond Fields takeover delayed
Uncertainty over a lawsuit has prevented Inco (N-T) from completing the acquisition of Diamond Fields Resources (DFR-T) on the scheduled closing date of May 29. At presstime, the deal had not yet been…
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STOCK MARKETS — Resource stocks rebound in western markets
Western markets resumed their ascent over the report period ended May 28, recovering from the recent routing created by Cartaway Resources’ poor assay results from its Cirque property in Labrador.The …
Prime declares Eskay dividend
Shareholders of Prime Resources Group (PRU-T) are about to enjoy the benefits of the Eskay Creek gold-silver mine in northwestern British Columbia.Prime will start paying a semi-annual dividend of 4 c…
Mt. Nansen startup imminent
Final environmental approval in the form of a Class A water licence has enabled BYG Natural Resources (BYG-T) to proceed with construction and development of its Mt. Nansen gold project near this hist…
NEVADA SPECIAL — Santa Fe expands mine complex in Nevada
At the Twin Creeks and Lone Tree gold mines in the desert of northern Nevada, Santa Fe Pacific Gold (GLD-N) has begun constructing several projects that will help boost annual production to 1 million …
NEVADA SPECIAL — Lexam resuming Nevada exploration
Toronto-based Lexam Explorations (LEX-M) is preparing to resume summer exploration at its 230,000-acre land package in northeastern Nevada.Last year’s programs identified prospective targets, one of w…
Penedono returns mixed drill results
Drilling on the Penedono gold concession in Portugal returned mixed results for Greystar Resources (GSL-V).The company drilled seven holes, including two to test the downdip projection of a vein that …
Companies (June 03, 1996)
INDEXAnglo AMericanArequipa Res.Arkona Res.Avalon VenturesBlack Hawk M’gBYG NaturalChampion Res.Chase ResourcesDelta Gold M’gDiamond FieldsEcstall MiningEden Roc Min.Emerging GrowthFalconbridgeFortune…
Meetings (June 03, 1996)
MEETINGSJune 3, Columbia GoldJune 3, DakotaJune 3, Minera RayrockJune 3, Rayrock YellowknifeJune 4, ArequipaJune 4, Newhawk GoldJune 4, OrvanaJune 4, South PacificJune 4, ThunderwoodJune 5, AurizonJun…
NEVADA SPECIAL — X-Cal to test West Wood gold target
Drilling by X-Cal Resources (XCL-T) will test the West Wood target at the Sleeper gold mine in Nevada.The junior company began conducting surveys and compiling data from the project after reaching an …
NEVADA SPECIAL — High Desert and Barrick drill Popovich
Encouraged by drill results released in September 1995, Barrick Gold (ABX-T) and High Desert Mineral Resources (HDR-V) will undertake five more holes at their jointly held property 30 km north of Carl…
NEVADA SPECIAL — Blue Desert adds to Nevada holdings
Blue Desert Mining (BDE-V) has acquired 73 claims staked adjacent to current work under way at its Golden Sage joint-venture in Nevada’s Humboldt County.The junior says its newly acquired ground surro…