Corona puts Poco stake up for sale
Recent dramatic increases in the price of oil have provided Corona (TSE) with a perfect opportunity to seek a buyer for its stake in Poco Petroleums (TSE). Peter Steen, president of Corona, said the c…
Articles by Northern Miner Staff
T.V. expose of VSE ignores mining
Mining exploration and development companies make up about 70% of listings on the Vancouver Stock Exchange. Despite this, the exchange’s important role in North American mining didn’t rate a mention i…
COATS (over-the-counter) Costigan doubles
Investors doubled the share price of Costigan Gold as the junior completed an option agreement on a polymetallic property 200 km southwest of Bathurst, N.B. Costigan can earn up to 40% in the soon-to-…
GIOCC GOLD OPTIONS
Options Open Series Volume Last Interest Nov. 460 C 412 15.50 199 Nov. 420 C 311 4.50 3,461 Feb. 380 C 304 19.00 450 Nov. 430 C 224 15.00 2,829 Nov. 400 C 201 14.50 2,226 May. 450 C 150 10.50 167 Feb….
Jarvis plans drilling on marble prospect
Jarvis Resources (VSE) is planning to drill its newly acquired marble property in Parkin Twp., 20 miles from Sudbury, Ont. Jarvis intends to complete the next phase of drilling, designed to delineate …
Pickle Lake one of Ontario’s most prospective areas
To boost reserves at its 65% owned Golden Patricia mine, near Pickle Lake, Ont., LAC Minerals (TSE) is busy completing a US$1.7-million exploration program at the site this year. The Toronto-based com…
PEOPLE PACIFIC CENTURY EXPLORATION
George Scott and Chet Idziszek appointed directors succeeding Arthur Clemiss who resigned.
PEOPLE CONSOLIDATED BEL-AIR RESOURCES
George Scott, Robert Barbero and Chet Idziszek appointed directors succeeding Arthur Clemiss and Leonard Clemiss who resigned.
PEOPLE TENNECO MINERALS
Valerie Wohlleber appointed vice- president and chief financial officer.
Barrick drills new zone east of Holt-McDermott
American Barrick Resources (TSE) is drilling what a company official has described as an “interesting new zone” on the Mattawasaga property, east of Barrick’s Holt-McDermott gold mine at Kirkland Lake…
Inco, Golden Knight renew Casa Berardi exploration
This month marks the start of a 15-month exploration program at Casa Berardi Est gold mine in Quebec of Inco Gold and Golden Knight Resources. The program is designed to define the mine’s resources in…
NEWS IN BRIEF International Rex Ventures Inc.
International Rex Ventures Inc. (IRV:VSE) has changed its name to Prosperex Minerals Corp. (PSX:VSE) on a 1-new-for- 2-old-share basis. Montreal Trust is the transfer agent.