Westmin Res. back in black for 1995
With its Myra Falls operation on Vancouver Island back on stream, Westmin Resources (TSE) reported a net profit of $11.8 million for 1995 on revenue of $110.7 million.Cash flow from operations amounte…
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THE DIAMOND PAGE — Verkhotina drilling returns diamonds
Initial processing of the discovery hole from Pipe 441 at the Verkhotina project in northwestern Russia is returning diamonds for Archangel Diamond (VSE).The hole intersected kimberlite from a depth o…
STOCK MARKETS — Bulls and bears blunder blindly on TSE
The Toronto Stock Exchange rose fractionally between Feb. 28 and March 5, closing at 4,995.94, up 41.67 points (or 0.8%) on the week. Trading volume picked up slightly on the week, but, in general, th…
Reserves dip for Battle Mountain
While Battle Mountain Gold (NYSE) added 735,000 oz. gold to its reserve base in 1995, the amount was not sufficient to prevent a decrease in its overall inventory.The proven and probable figure stands…
Greenstone raises US$25m for 1996
In order to fund all its planned 1996 programs without issuing any more equity, Greenstone Resources (TSE) has arranged US$25 million in debt financing.The financing consists of a US$15-million line o…
Potential of Kazakhstani project grows
Initial drill results from the Varvarinskoye gold-copper-silver deposit in northern Kazakhstan are confirming previous resource estimates.Kazakhstan Minerals (CDN) is attempting to confirm in situ res…
WGS publishes diamond, gold reports
Publications describing potential targets for exploration in the Wyoming geological province and elsewhere in the U.S. are available from the Wyoming State Geological Survey (WSGS).The publications re…
No Headline (March 04, 1996)
Two private placements are expected to net proceeds of $2.05 million for Continental Caretech (CDN).The funds will be used for general corporate purposes, as well as to fund gold exploration programs …
Jonpol raises exploration funds
A private placement is being planned by Jonpol Explorations (TSE) to fund exploration work in Indonesia, Mexico and the James Bay Lowlands of Ontario.The company plans to sell 2 million units at 55 ce…
NEWS IN BRIEF (March 04, 1996)
Arbor Resources (AOR: VSE) has changed its name to Klondike Gold (KG:VSE) on a 1-new-for-10-old-share basis.
Gold funds (March 04, 1996)
Gold Funds as of Feb 22 BGRCentralNet Value$22.67$6.96Price $18.25$7.125Discount19.49%Premium 2.4%Value$177,237,000$128,957,513…
Rio welcomes high prices for copper
Improved copper prices and additional production from the Cerro Colorado mine in Chile helped Rio Algom (TSE) post improved financial results in 1995.The company produced 197.1 million lb. copper in 1…