First Dynasty completes financing
The securities commissions of Ontario, British Columbia and Alberta have approved the distribution of just over 4 million shares and 4 million warrants to purchase common shares of First Dynasty Mines…
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Prime takes piece of Western Copper
An agreement between Prime Equities International (VSE) and Teck (TSE) will result in a change in control for Western Copper Holdings (TSE).Teck holds 2 million shares of Western Copper and plans to s…
Mines ministers agree on need to reduce red tape
The 52nd annual conference of mines ministers, held recently in Saskatoon, Sask., bore uncommon fruit this year: agreement between the ministers and industry representatives on the need to cut regulat…
Golden Tag options Red Lake claims
Options on two blocks of claims near Red Lake, Ont., have been taken by Golden Tag Resources (VSE).The first, a block of eight claims in Dome Twp., covers the northern tip of McKenzie Island and the s…
DIAMOND NEWS ROUNDUP — Third kimberlite uncovered at Cross diamond joint venture
Exploration on the Cross property in the Northwest Territories has led to the identification of a third kimberlite pipe for partners Ashton Mining of Canada (TSE), Tenajon Resources (VSE) and Pure Gol…
INSIDER TRADING — Officers of Kinross sell shares
Four senior officers of Kinross Gold (TSE) reaped the rewards of successful management and sold shares in the open market during recent weeks.According to the Ontario Securities Commission’s OSC Bulle…
Feasibility study raises hopes for Greater Lenora
Interim results of the feasibility study under way at the Box and Athona gold deposits in northwestern Saskatchewan have confirmed a minimum minable reserve of 900,000 oz.Project operator Greater Leno…
Espalau hopes to revive Bachelor and Hebecourt
Drill results at Bachelor Lake and an agreement to acquire an interest in the Hebecourt property offer Espalau Mining (ME) a chance to put two former producers back to work.The company recently releas…
INVESTMENT COMMENTARY — Analysts predict Bre-X climb
With two successful drill programs completed and a meteoric rise in the company’s share price, it is not surprising that many mining analysts are following the fortunes of Bre-X Minerals (ASE) and aff…
Antares to mill Lady Lina ore
With positive results in hand from an initial feasibility study on its Lady Lina gold property in Zimbabwe, Antares Mining and Exploration (TSE) intends to begin processing ore at the adjacent Vubachi…
Correction (September 25, 1995)
Assays on drill cores from the Box gold mine of Greater Lenora Resources (TSE) ranged from 0.79 gram gold per tonne over 35 metres to 4.32 grams over 38 metres. Incorrect information appeared in our S…
Glimmer and Golden Dragon to join forces
A plan of arrangement has been drawn up that will see Canadian Golden Dragon Resources (VSE) absorb all the assets and liabilities of Glimmer Resources (VSE).Upon recieving shareholder, regulatory and…