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Stephen B. Roman, 1921-1988

A Slovakian immigrant who began his working life in Canada as a tomato picker, Stephen B. Roman built one of the country’s largest mining and resource empires. That globe-spanning empire now includes,…


Newmont plans more drilling at Ithingo

Newmont Mines, a wholly- owned subsidiary of Newmont Mining, will begin an 8,000-ft drill program next month on the Ithingo Lake gold property in northern Saskatchewan. Mobilization will begin this mo…


Barrick unveils $365-million Nevada mine plan

Toronto-based American Barrick Resources (TSE) is about to embark on one of the most ambitious mine development programs ever undertaken by any Canadian gold producer. Over the next four years the com…


Roddy settles debts issue

The board of directors of Roddy Resources (TSE) has approved the settlement of debts owing to the company’s chairman, Walter Callum. Under the settlement, subject to all required approvals, Callum wil…


FINANCING (January 16, 1989)

VANCOUVER Bellwether Res Ltd — rt exerc on 175,000 @ 55 per sh. Moongold Res Ltd — 600,000 sold for gross $210,000. West Pride Ind Corp — rt exerc on 457,266 @ 66 per sh. Mishibishu Res Ltd — 1,…


COATS Trading Features (January 16, 1989)

Falconbridge Gold, a recent newcomer to COATS, saw 40,000 of its shares traded in the $3.25-$4.50 range this week. The company is spinoff of the giant Sudbury nickel miner. Augdome Corp. was up slight…


Volatile zinc prices likely to stay high

With demand strong and supply at record levels, zinc is trading at fancy prices today. The base metal, which averaged about 54 (US) per lb last year, was recently trading for 76 on the London Metal E…


CoCa, Geodome merger planned this quarter

The proposed merger of CoCa Mines (NASDAQ) and Geodome Resources (NASDAQ) could be completed in the first quarter, said CoCa President Hugh J. Matheson. The deal will require the approval of the holde…


Tundra drilling (January 16, 1989)

A major drill program totalling more than 110,000 ft is scheduled to begin this month on the Lamaque gold project owned by partners Teck Corp. (TSE) and Tundra Gold Mines (VSE). The program, expected …


Lackluster year of trading on ME

Trading activity on the Montreal Exchange in 1988 was comparable to 1986 levels, says the exchange, which saw its general market portfolio index gain about 6.5% last year. “While the October, 1987, cr…


MacDonald ponders future of Gallen

The new directors of MacDonald Mines Ltd have changed the name of the mining company to MacDonald Mines Exploration (COATS). The company took on a new life last year (N.M., Sept 5/88) when shareholder…


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