Bellex, Quattro focusing on Galore Creek copper
A porphyry copper-gold prospect in the Galore Creek camp of northwestern British Columbia is providing an exploration focus this season for joint venture partners Bellex Mining (VSE) and Quattro Resou…
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Ivany denies asking for Eskay assay
Securities lawyers representing John Ivany at a hearing in front of the British Columbia Securities Commission appear to have adopted a strategy aimed at distancing Ivany from his associates, Murray P…
Gigi to drill Galore Creek bet
With Prime Equities as operator, Gigi Resources (VSE) is about to start its 1990 work program at the Trophy gold project in the Galore Creek region of northwestern British Columbia. Gigi can earn a 55…
Gold Standard wins Mercur suit round
A U.S. judge has elected not to dismiss a lawsuit filed by Gold Standard (NASDAQ) against a British merchant banking company in relation to the Mercur gold mine in Utah. Gold Standard, an exploration …
INSIDER TRADING MinVen director adds to holdings
Judging by his recent purchase of MinVen Gold (TSE) shares, director Landon Clay is obviously bullish on the prospects for both MinVen and the price of gold. According to a recent edition of the Ontar…
Placer Dome after Corona?
Speculation abounds that Canada’s largest gold producer Placer Dome (TSE) may be eyeing rival Corona (TSE) as a potential takeover candidate. Both companies have been making headlines lately as they b…
Deak negotiating financing for Kerr mill modification
Financing of an ambitious scheme by Deak Resources (TSE) to mill gold and base metal ore at Virginiatown, Ont., could result in the company more than doubling its share capitalization by 1993. Shareho…
Copper-rich boulder train discovered at MacLeod Lake bet
Windy Mountain Explorations (COATS) has discovered a train of mineralized boulders stretching for 1.5 km across its MacLeod Lake property north of Chibougamau, Que. The boulder train, parallel to the …
Opawica, Minnova will go to court over Lac Shortt mine
A legal dispute over the Lac Shortt gold mine in northwestern Quebec will soon go to trial, according to Opawica Mines (TSE). Opawica will be battling for the proceeds of a 7.5% net profit royalty fro…
U.S. REPORT Nevada Goldfields pursuing Antioch
A letter of intent to acquire up to 100% of the outstanding shares of Antioch Resources of Spokane, Wash., has been signed by Nevada Goldfields (TSE). Terms of the share-exchange agreement and share-e…
Newhawk cuts more high grade at Sulphurets
Spectacular assay results over impressive widths are being reported by Newhawk Gold Mines (TSE) from a new precious metals discovery on its 60% owned Sulphurets property north of Stewart, B.C. The rem…
U.S.REPORT RTZ trading on NYSE
London-based RTZ Corp. (NYSE), one of the world’s largest mining and metals companies, has recently listed its shares on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol RTZ. The company, with nearly 50% …