Ramrod drilling Atlanta property
Underground drilling is under way on the Atlanta gold property, 60 miles east of Boise, Idaho. Consolidated Ramrod Gold (TSE) can earn a 51% interest from Atlanta Gold (TSE) by spending US$2.5 million…
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Atlas calls off merger talks
A proposed merger between Atlas (NYSE) and three other mining companies has been nixed. Atlas, which had proposed the merger, informed the three that it no longer wants to proceed. The companies inclu…
Arequipa acquires Peruvian company
A joint venture between Arequipa Resources (VSE) and Peruvian-based Acuarios Minera y Exploradora has culminated in a merger. Arequipa increased its interest in the Peruvian company to 100% by issuing…
Program could augment Joe Mann reserves
Positive drill results are reported from the Joe Mann copper-gold mine south of Chibougamau, Que. Owner Campbell Resources (TSE) reports that the work was carried out at the newly discovered West zone…
Echo Bay gives nod to Lamefoot deposit
A new gold deposit is set to come on stream for senior gold producer Echo Bay Mines (TSE). The Lamefoot deposit is the latest in a string of five deposits to be put into production at the Kettle River…
BHP enhancing Tanzanian deposit
A second hole drilled near the Kabanga nickel-cobalt deposit in northwestern Tanzania has confirmed the potential for a significant new zone. BHP Minerals reports that Hole 43 intersected an estimated…
Kap reaches deal with Canadian potash producers
A consortium of Canadian potash producers has agreed to participate in the Yolanda Natural Nitrates project in Chile, owned by Kap Resources (VSE). The consortium, which includes Potash Corp. of Saska…
Inco plans production push
Strong demand for nickel has Inco (TSE) planning to increase output in 1995 by some 85 million lb. to 430 million lb. Problems in Russia, at the huge Norilsk operation and with declining domestic cons…
ANC favors state ownership of mineral rights
South African President Nelson Mandela’s ruling African National Congress (ANC) has called for state ownership to replace private control of the country’s mineral rights. South Africa is currently the…
STOCK MARKETS — Lower gold price helps drag down TSE
A sagging gold price helped drag the TSE lower over the 5-day report period ended Dec. 6. The composite 300 index dropped 24.28 points to close at 4,079.44. The gold and precious metals sub-group lost…
STOCK MARKETS — Composite index continues downward slide
The Vancouver Stock Exchange composite and resource indexes continued their downslide for the report period ended Dec.6. The former fell 17.64 points to close at 737.84, while the latter finished at 1…
Gold Funds (December 12, 1994)
BGR Central Net Value $17.07 $6.50 Price $13.63 6.50 Discount 20.19% Premium 1.7% Value $136,557,000 $117,645,450…