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Ontario’s Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) is in the midst of erecting a $178-million Taj Mahal in downtown Toronto. At first blush, this might seem a bit odd. For it was the WCB that, only a few mon…
News
Castle Mountain an environmental and economic success
The Castle Mountain gold mine came through its first year with flying colors, shareholders of Viceroy Resource (TSE) were told at the annual meeting. Viceroy operates and owns 75% of the open-pit, hea…
Inco completes TVX transaction
Nickel miner Inco (TSE) has sold its 61.9% interest in TVX Gold (TSE) to a group of Canadian underwriters led by Wood Gundy and Burns Fry. Proceeds from the sale, after underwriting commissions, total…
More drilling for Cat Town in California
A second phase of drilling will begin shortly on the Cat Town polymetallic project in Mariposa Cty., Calif. Partners Atna Resources (VSE) and Laramide Resources (TSE) each hold half of an option to ac…
New geochemical technique probes for deeper deposits
A Colorado-based laboratory has developed a geochemical exploration method capable of detecting mineral deposits buried under up to 1,000 ft. of overburden or cover rock. If the method proves legitima…
PRODUCER PRICES (August 02, 1993)
ALUMINUM: MW U.S. market US55.50-56.50 cents per lb. (July 22, 1993). ANTIMONY: MW New York dealer US76-80 cents per lb. (June 10, 1993). BISMUTH: MW New York dealer US$2.35-2.70 per lb. (June 11, 199…
NEWS IN BRIEF (July 26, 1993)
Cal Graphite Corp. (CGP:VSE) has changed its name to Applied Carbon Technology, Inc. with no consolidation of capital.
Odd-lot sales extended by Lac
Toronto-listed Lac Minerals has been granted permission by the Toronto Stock Exchange to extend its small-shareholder, odd-lot selling program to Oct. 4. The previous deadline was July 30.
Gold Funds (July 26, 1993)
BGR Central Net Value $13.93 $6.31 Price $12.13 $7.00 Discount 12.96% 10.9% Value $78,035,000 $126,695,100…
Financing (July 26, 1993)
Adda Minerals Company Ltd. — 800,000 shs @ 35 cents.
Tri-Origin funding
Toronto-listed Tri-Origin Exploration has arranged a bought deal with Gordon Capital to raise $1.05 million. The deal consists of 500,000 units at $2.10 per unit. Each unit consists of one common shar…
Lyndex issues shares
Toronto-based junior Lyndex Explorations (CDN) plans to issue $5 million in series B special shares on a private basis. The special shares will be convertible into common shares at $1 each and, under …