NRC seeks to increase spending on machinery
The machines that run Canadian industry are getting smarter, friendlier to the environment and more reliable, all because of collaborations with research and development bodies such as the National Re…
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Accounting firm publishes survey for mining industry
Chartered Accounting firm Peat Marwick Thorne has issued its 1994 Financial Reporting Survey of the mining industry. The survey reviews the accounting and financial reporting practices of 50 mining co…
Murgor to begin drilling on Barry Twp. property
Having completed magnetometer and induced-polarization (IP) surveys, Murgor Resources (VSE) reports that diamond drilling is finally under way on the Barry Twp. property in northwestern Quebec. The in…
STOCK MARKETS — Winter blahs continue to plague western
Western markets continue to suffer the winter doldrums as the Vancouver Stock Exchange resource index fell 35.88 points to a 52-week low of 1,112.52 for the report period ended Feb. 14. The composite …
Wheaton hits gold in Grizzly zone
Underground drilling at the Golden Bear mine in northwestern British Columbia continues to provide encouragement for Wheaton River Minerals (TSE) and North American Metals (TSE). All surface and under…
Spot prices at a glance (February 20, 1995)
Week’s Price (US) Change Gold* $376.90 + $2.10 Silver* $4.76 + $0.09 Platinum* $414.00 + $5.25 Nickel** $3.77 + $0.15 Lead** $0.26 + $0.01 Copper $1.31 + $0.03 Zinc $0.45 $0.00 Courtesy of Scotiabank….
NEWS IN BRIEF (February 20, 1995)
Bar Resources (BSL:VSE) has changed its name to Southern Bar Minerals (BMW:VSE) on a 1-new-for-3.5-old-share basis.
Coeur’s Rochester receives award
The Rochester mine of Coeur d’Alene Mines (NYSE) has received an environmental award from the Nevada Association of Conservation Districts. The award, for “distinguished service to conservation,” was …
Sharpe, Freewest release additional Wisconsin results
Partners Sharpe Energy and Resources (VSE) and Freewest Resources Canada (TSE) have received additional drill results from their Wisconsin massive sulphide program. The two companies are earning a 60%…
Orvana drilling projects
Not averse to working in warm climes, Orvana Minerals (VSE) has started drilling a property in Jamaica and has negotiated an option agreement for a Mexican property. At its Central Inlier gold project…
Aur drills two plays near Joutel
Drill programs on two copper-zinc properties southwest of Joutel, Que., are planned by Aur Resources (TSE). In 1993, drilling on the 380-hectare Bonfortel property intersected significant copper, zinc…
Busy year for Battle Mountain
This could be a busy year for Battle Mountain Gold (NYSE). Along with plans to increase production at existing operations around the world, the company will continue to work several exploration projec…