Pulse drops Barb project
No further work is being planned by Pulse Resources (VSE) for the Barb project, 100 miles north of Watson Lake, Yukon. The company recently completed its 1991 exploration program which was designed to…
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TORONTO STOCK EXCHANGE INDICES (August 19, 1991)
Aug 13 Aug 12 Aug 9 Aug 8 Aug 7 HIGH LOW Composite”300″ 3524.23 3495.38 3502.77 3514.65 3528.63 4009.47 3009.91 Metals & Minerals3107.47 3091.71 3114.58 3146.71 3157.93 3453.06 2502.63 Integrated Mine…
Montreal Exchange (August 05, 1991)
The general market portfolio index gained more than 15 points and the mining and minerals index almost three points in mainly lacklustre trading during the week ended July 30. Daily volumes ranged bet…
Platinova, Pegasus in property deal
An agreement has been entered into by Platinova Resources (TSE) with Pegasus Gold (TSE) concerning the former’s Skaergaard gold-palladium project in east Greenland. Pegasus will carry out a conceptual…
Unlisted Trading (August 05, 1991)
Preparing for a listing on The Toronto Stock Exchange, CanQuest Resources traded heavily for the week ended July 30. On a volume of 217,500 shares, the Vancouver-based junior picked up a nickel to clo…
Ecstall starts program on Forgold polymetallic project
A field exploration program budgeted at $410,000 is under way on the Forgold claims, 25 km north of Eskay Creek in the Iskut River region of northwestern British Columbia. The 2-phase exploration effo…
People (August 05, 1991)
Terry Stanhope appointed director.
Toronto Stock Exchange (August 05, 1991)
Speculation that Placer Dome will soon be in a position to begin drilling on 39 claims returned to Metalore Resources after its court battle with Ontex Resources sent Metalore roaring to $13.75 from $…
Denison reports $1.1-million loss during second quarter
The red ink continues to flow at Denison Mines (TSE) as the uranium miner wrestles with debt and negotiates with key lenders to its Petromarine Italia subsidiary. Toronto-based Denison reported a loss…
NEWS IN BRIEF (August 05, 1991)
Estaurum Mines Ltd. (EMM:ASE) has changed its name to Westaurum Industries Inc. with a consolidation of capital on a 1-new-for-1-old share basis. The transfer agent is Central Guaranty Trust.
Golden Bear losses mount
Depressed gold prices and high operating costs at the Golden Bear mine are translating into further losses for North American Metals (VSE). The company reported a net loss of $963,000 for its second q…
Prime settles with Tagish
Now that an agreement has been reached with several parties challenging title to the TOK 3-6 claims, partners Prime Resources Group (VSE) and Stikine Resources are expected to have no problems applyin…