Wheaton River arranges financing
After experiencing frustration in its attempts to obtain permits and financial backing, Wheaton River Minerals (WRM-T) has secured financing for its Golden Bear heap-leach project in northwestern Brit…
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Hemlo prospector appointed to the Order of Canada
Donald McKinnon, who helped identify, stake and promote the gigantic Hemlo gold deposit in north-central Ontario in the early 1980s, has been appointed to the Order of Canada.Born in Cochrane, Ont., i…
Spot prices at a glance (January 27, 1997)
Wednesday, January 22, 1997Price (US)Week’s ChangeGold*$350.10- $2.35Silver*$ 4.70…
KG reports first shipment of gold
The first shipment of gold was made by Kazakstan Goldfields (KGFC-C) from its mines in north-central Kazakstan.The company (KG), which took over management of the then-dormant Aksu, Jolymbet and Besto…
PEOPLE — SHANE RES.
Ralph Newson appointed director.
PEOPLE — SERENGETI DIAMONDS (January 20, 1997)
Tim Gallagher appointed director.
PEOPLE — PROBE
Donald Pepper, Brian Gracey and William Diston appointed directors.
PEOPLE — PRESIDENT MINES
Sukhmander Sidhu appointed director.
PEOPLE — ODIN MINING
Douglas Doak appointed chief financial officer.
PEOPLE — NORTHERN ABITIBI
Leslie Hayes appointed director.
PEOPLE — HAWKEYE GOLD
Vincent Campbell appointed director.
PEOPLE — LA TEKO (January 20, 1997)
Gerald Carlson appointed director, president and chief executive officer.