NEWS IN BRIEF (November 28, 1994)
Habsburg Resources (HAB:VSE) has changed its name to Dome Mountain Resources (DMR:VSE) on a share-for-share basis.
Articles by Northern Miner Staff
Caledonia to expand Spanish mine
Toronto-based Kilborn Ltd. has been hired to engineer the expansion of the Filon Sur heap-leach gold mine in Spain. Under the proposed plan, annual capacity will be expanded to 1 million from 360,000 …
Handbook available in diskette form
Canadian Mines Handbook (CMH) is now available in diskette version. Known as Canadian Minesearch and introduced by the Southam Magazine and Information Group, this product allows electronic access to …
Dakota seeks legal remedy
Denver-based Dakota Mining (TSE) intends to ensure that another Denver-based company, Atlas (NYSE), is legally bound to honor an agreement concerning the acquisition of shares. The letter of intent co…
Diabior, partner test La Grande
Montreal-listed partners Exploration Diabior and Garde Societe d’Exploration have begun exploring La Grande property near Radisson, Que. Stripping, trenching and sampling will be performed in an effor…
Drill results reported from Goldfields play
Toronto-listed Greater Lenora is encouraged by drill results from its Goldfields project in northern Saskatchewan. The assays are from 11 infill holes and three deep exploration holes drilled in the B…
Eight new inductees to Mining Hall of Fame
The Canadian Mining Hall of Fame will induct eight individuals at its annual dinner on Jan. 9, 1995, in Toronto. Established seven years ago, the Hall honors legendary minefinders and builders who con…
Hyundai acquires Anvil Range shares
Having bought the Faro property in the Yukon, Anvil Range Mining has entered into an agreement with Hyundai of Korea involving the sale of Anvil shares worth $24.5 million. Hyundai will acquire almost…
Bre-X extends gold zone
A second phase of drilling continues to expand the potential of the Busang gold project in East Kalimantan, Indonesia. In addition, operator Bre-X Minerals (ASE) reports that mapping work has extended…
NEWS ROUNDUP — Western Copper in Mexico
Intent on acquiring the copper property known as El Salvador, Western Copper (TSE) is venturing into central Mexico. The junior can earn a full interest by spending US$1.5 million on exploration over …
Louvicourt mine up and running
With the first shipment of copper concentrates having been delivered in August, the Louvicourt mine near Val d’Or, Que., is well on its way to becoming Canada’s next major base metals producer. The mi…
EXPLORATION ’94 — Remote Eskay Creek project on schedule for
In spite of its remote location in northwestern British Columbia and the likelihood of a harsh winter ahead, the Eskay Creek project remains on budget and on schedule. The $75-million gold-silver prop…