1991 expenditures drop in Ontario
Exploration expenditures in Ontario for 1991 are estimated to be $124 million, compared with $141 million in 1990 and $218 million in 1989, says Ontario Ministry of Northern Development and Mines. Min…
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INSIDER TRADING (February 10, 1992)
A couple of key insiders at Fort Knox Gold Resources (TSE) recently altered their holdings in the Toronto-based company. According to the Ontario Securities Commission OSC Bulletin, Inco which owns ab…
Ottawa moves on the environment
The federal government is acutely aware of the importance of environmental concerns and it is striving to exercise a leadership role. Legislation in this regard, Bill C-13, virtually assures that this…
GOLD FUNDS (February 10, 1992)
BGR Central Net Value $8.23 $5.22 Price $7.75 $4.650 Discount 5.78% 10.9% Value $48,972,000 $78,232,995…
Information sought on Kerr’s Baker
I am looking for information concerning James Baker, who was chief geologist at the Kerr Addison gold mine at Virginiatown, Ont., from 1937 to 1960, because of his major contributions to the mining ge…
Cross Lake acquires claims near Agnico’s Eagle mine
In exchange for $6,350 and 100,000 shares, Cross Lake Minerals (VSE) has acquired 36 claims in Casa Berardi Twp., Que. The claims, which cover the same stratigraphy as the nearby Eagle mine, carry sev…
Inco reports hefty loss
A dismal performance from the company’s primary metals business led to a US$5.8-million loss for Inco (TSE) in the fourth quarter of 1991, compared with earnings of US$72.6 million for the same period…
Deak enters pair of ventures
Two joint ventures were recently entered into by Deak Resources (TSE), one with Kennecott Canada and the other with Outokumpu Mines of Toronto. The Kennecott deal covers contiguous properties (one own…
Unlisted Trading — Mountain Beaver busy
Drilling at a massive sulphide deposit near Amos, Que., generated much investor interest in Mountain Beaver Resources. The company’s stock was in a low-high range of 40-62 cents and 212,850 shares cha…
Big loss for Timmins Nickel
Poor recoveries and lower nickel prices battered Timmins Nickel (TSE) during the second quarter ended Nov. 30, leaving the company with a quarterly net loss of $2.73 million (15 cents per share). Sinc…
Second Inco rig at Fawcett Twp.
Operator Inco (TSE) has moved a second rig on to Fort Knox Gold Resources (TSE) base metal prospect in Fawcett Twp., near Shining Tree, Ont. At the same time, core from hole SG-10, recently completed …
Greater Lenora retains Goldfields play
The inability of RJK Mineral (ASE) to meet an option payment due Dec. 31, 1991, means associated company Greater Lenora Resources (TSE) will retain a 100% interest in the Goldfields gold project in no…