Dickenson unaffected by take over
The takeover of Dickenson Mines (TSE) by Goldcorp Investments Ltd. of Toronto seems to have barely interrupted the operations of the gold producer. “It’s business as usual,” President John Kachmar tol…
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Geddes to spend $10M
Toronto-based Geddes Resources (TSE) plans to spend $10.8 million this year on its Windy Craggy copper-cobalt-gold prospect in northwestern British Columbia. The aptly named Windy Craggy property is l…
World uranium output up slightly in 1988
While the spot price of uranium continued its fall last year, world production of U3O8 in 1988 rose slightly to 96.8 million lb. A number of offsetting factors accounted for the increased world output…
INSIDER TRADES (May 08, 1989)
Borealis — R. & Ch Cox bought 101,900 (Mar.) @ $2.20, sold 16,350 @ $2.75 to hold 325,403. Colony Pacific — P. Geib bought 39,500 (Mar.) @ 95 cents to hold 303,500. Cons. Norex — Graymont Ltd. bou…
Hillsborough group to spend $6 million at Mt. Hundere
A joint venture exploration program involving a group of companies led by Hillsborough Resources (TSE) will get under way this summer at the Mt. Hundere zinc-lead- silver property near Watson Lake, Y….
Corona to buy Avalonp change oil & gas holdings
A plan to restructure its oil and gas and industrial mineral assets has been announced by Corona Corp. (TSE). The plan calls for Corona to become the majority owner of North American oil and gas produ…
Silver lining for Coeur d’Alene
Just over two years ago, Coeur d’Alene Mines (Amex) was struggling to survive as a silver producer. Silver is described as the “poor man’s gold” and, not surprisingly, many companies still manage to s…
Queries Shebandowan `small potatoes” for Inco
I read with interest the article in The Northern Miner (N.M., Apr 17) regarding Inco Ltd., “quietly re-opening” its Shebandowan copper-nickel mine west of Thunder Bay, Ont. McIsaac Exploration, the …
Bitech awaits judgement on Tashogan acquisition
Toronto-based Bitech Energy Resources (ASE) is still waiting on a fairness opinion in connection with its offer to acquire all of the outstanding shares of Tashogan Minerals. Tashogen holds the 132-cl…
Metal Prices (May 08, 1989)
FREE MARKET London Metal Exchange Spot closing prices in $US per tonne, except copper and lead (pounds sterling per tonne) Date May 2 May 1 Apr 28 Apr 27 Apr 26 Copper 1744-174…
Golden Chest merger
Golden Chest (OTC) shareholders’ approved the company’s merger with TAP Resources (Spokane) of California. The merger gives Golden Chest a 39% interest in a joint venture project with Newmont Mining a…
Lenora sells interest to American Barrick
Greater Lenora Resources (TSE) of Toronto has announced plans to sell its 35% interest in properties in northeastern Ontario to joint partner American Barrick (TSE). American Barrick will pay $1.6 mil…