PRODUCER PRICES (March 24, 1997)
ALUMINIUM: LME settlements US$1,610 per tonne, alloy $1,510 per tonne (Mar. 18/97).ANTIMONY: Composite free market, US$2,175 per tonne (Mar. 18/97).BISMUTH: Composite free market US$3.15 per lb. (Mar….
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Goldbelt discovers porphyry in Kazakstan
Goldbelt Resources (GDB-V) has discovered a porphyry copper-gold deposit at its Berezky Central prospect in northeastern Kazakstan.The discovery was made following a 2,100-metre, 11-hole drill program…
EDITORIAL PAGE — PDAC takes the world stage
In early March, the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) hosted what has become the foremost mining conference and exhibition in the world.This is no small accomplishment for an organ…
STOCK MARKETS — VSE feeds off Indonesian plays
The Vancouver Stock Exchange composite index was down slightly over the report period ended March 18, losing 21.48 points to close at 1,325.7. The resource index was off 54.5 points to finish at 2,463…
METAL PRICES — FREE MARKET (March 24, 1997)
London Metal ExchangeMidday bid-ask prices in $US per tonneDateMar. 18Mar. 17Mar. 14Mar. 13Mar. 12…
Reserves triple at Limon gold mine
Idaho-based Fischer-Watt Gold (FWGO-O) has tripled proven and probable reserves at its Limon gold mine in northwestern Colombia.The figure now stands at 99,400 tonnes grading 16 grams gold per tonne, …
Alberta Stock Exchange files notice of hearing against Naxos
The Alberta Stock Exchange (ASE) has filed a notice of hearing against Naxos Resources and its president, Jimmy John.Trading in the company’s shares has been halted since May 1996.The notice alleges v…
LME Warehouse Levels (March 17, 1997)
Metal stocks (in tonnes) held in London Metal Exchange warehouses at Mar.10/97 (change from previous week in brackets):Aluminium877,675(-4,775)Copper205,525(-9,275)Lead109,075(+1,050)Nickel45,8…
Correction (March 17, 1997)
Pangea Goldfields is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol PGD. Incorrect information appeared in our issue of March 10, 1997.
$14m financing for Geomaque
Toronto-based Geomaque Explorations (GEO-T) will raise $14 million, most of which will be used to acquire interests in Latin American projects.The company sold 4 million special warrants at $3.50 each…
Gold Funds (March 17, 1997)
Gold Funds as of March 6, 1997BGRCentralNet Value$23.11$6.15Price$18.25$5…
Mar-West to raise exploration funds
Mar-West Resources (MSR-V) has agreed to a brokered private placement of 1.5 million special warrants at $2 each for proceeds of $3 million.Proceeds will be used to acquire and explore projects in El …