Freewest feasibility looks positive
A feasibility study recently completed on the Holloway project near Matheson, Ont., indicates that the Lightning zone gold deposit could be economically developed based on a 1,650-ton-per-day operatio…
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Aur postpones Louvicourt work
Shaft sinking at the Louvicourt Twp. massive sulphide property, east of Val d’Or, Que., is being delayed until partners Aur Resources (TSE) and Societe Miniere Louvem (TSE) complete a feasibility stud…
Fairfield continues drilling on Siwash North prospect
Encouraged by recently returned high-grade gold and silver values, Fairfield Minerals (TSE) plans to continue drilling the Siwash North gold deposit on its 100% owned Elk property into October. The go…
Kingswood plans to drill deep hole
A 3,300-ft. hole designed to test the Phelps Dodge copper-zinc deposit near Matagami, Que., at depth is scheduled to begin by the end of the month, says Kingswood Explorations (ASE). Earning a 100% in…
Deak’s backers show confidence with share purchase
On paper, it sounds like a great idea. You combine the assets of three exploration companies with holdings in an established northern Ontario mining camp. You acquire an aging gold mine and 4,500 ton-…
Alberta Stock Exchange (September 23, 1991)
Trading heavily, Dunfrazier Gold Explorations picked up 10 cents to close at 65 cents during the week ended Sept. 17 as the company concluded a merger deal with Interlock Steel. Interlock, a manufactu…
NO HEADLINE (September 23, 1991)
QPA delegates look to future The Quebec Prospectors Association (QPA) attracted about 440 delegates to Rouyn-Noranda, Que., this year to its annual convention, theme of which was “Exploring to secure …
Globex, Hemlo announce assays
Gold values were encountered in five holes drilled this summer at the Duquesne West property in Duparquet Twp., Que., Globex Mining Enterprises (ME) reported. The most significant intersection, the ju…
Vancouver Stock Exchange (September 23, 1991)
Gold offered little help to the market during the week ended Sept. 17. Sentiment for the yellow metal remained decidedly negative with many pundits calling for further weakness from the US$345-per-oz….
Staking allowed in Eskay area
A “no-staking” reserve covering part of the Eskay Creek area in northwestern British Columbia was lifted by the provincial government early in September. The 19,600-hectare reserve was imposed in Apri…
Unlisted Trading (September 23, 1991)
Horne Fault Mines plummeted during the week ended Sept. 17 after the company was given the option to acquire a 2.2% net smelter return on a tailings recovery operation in the southwest U.S. Trading 13…
INSIDER TRADING (September 23, 1991)
Shares of Equinox Resources (TSE) have fallen slightly since results from the company’s Rosebud gold joint venture with LAC Minerals (TSE) drove the issue to a 52-week high of $3.25. But as indicated …