Utah court to hear appeal
In the final stage of a lawsuit which began more than 20 years ago, the Utah Supreme Court will hear final oral arguments on an appeal by Gold Standard (NASDAQ) in its case against Getty Oil (taken ov…
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Index (May 08, 1995)
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Voisey Bay extension discovered
The latest results released by Diamond Fields Resources (TSE) from its Voisey Bay project in Labrador include holes drilled to test a target that is believed to be a downfaulted extension of the previ…
UAE tightens trading controls
In an effort to end manipulation and dealing in fake items, the United Arab Emirates, one of the biggest gold markets in the world, has tightened control on trading in the yellow metal.The economy and…
Tournigan placing Morobe on exploration fast track
An option agreement between Denver-based Orovi and International Tournigan (VSE) will accelerate work on the latter’s 80%-owned Morobe gold project in Papua New Guinea.Orovi can earn half of Tournigan…
Kinross acquiring Macassa mine
The annual gold output of Kinross Gold (TSE) is set to rise dramatically with the acquisition of the Macassa mine at Kirkland Lake, Ont., and the purchase of an additional interest in the Denton-Rawhi…
COMMENTARY — Data storage and retrieval
The mining industry faces escalating difficulties in finding new mines in Canada and around the world. Data analysis is a key ingredient in successful exploration programs, particularly with respect t…
Vancouver hosts annual convention — Drillers discuss variety of topics
Computerization, regulation and foreign projects were among the many topics discussed at the 52nd annual meeting and convention of the Canadian Drilling Association, held here recently.Technical paper…
METALS MARKETS — FREE MARKET (May 08, 1995)
London Metal ExchangeSpot closing prices in $US per tonneDateMay 2May 1April 28April 27April 26Copper2772-2774 2796-27972836-28372797-27992769-2770Lead602-603 608-609 616-617 613.5-614.5…
Campbell plans underground exploration at Joe Mann
A $1.35-million underground exploration program is planned for the West zone of the Joe Mann gold-copper mine near Chibougamau, Que.Campbell Resources discovered the zone last year during a surface dr…
FMC Gold slips in first quarter
A decline in production resulted in a first-quarter loss for FMC Gold (NYSE).The closure of the Royal Mountain King mill, combined with a slowdown in heap leaching at the Paradise Peak mine in Nevada,…
Great Lakes, Geomaque merger talks end
Discussions involving a proposed merger between Great Lakes Minerals (TSE) and Geomaque Explorations (TSE) were recently terminated by Geomaque’s board.This development puts on hold plans to merge the…