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Some 28 juniors active in Nova Soctia exploration

Canada’s ocean playground is tiny — about the size of southern Ontario (55,500 sq km). But with a history of gold production dating back to the turn of the century it has not been overlooked by junio…


NRD signs agreement for more exploration

An agreement covering further exploration of the Pinto gold property located near Val d’Or, Que., has been signed with American Barrick Resources (TSE), Consolidated NRD Resources (VSE) reports. Barri…


INSIDER TRADES (June 13, 1988)

Audrey — Northgate Expl bought 140,845 (private) to hold 140,845. Barron Hunter Hargrave — J. Hargrave sold 75,000 to hold 4,367,200. S. Hargrave sold 48,000 to hold 2,471,200. Cominco — N. Keevil,…


Placer miners welcome new policy for Yukon

A new federal government policy governing placer-mining in the Yukon Territory has met with approval from the territory’s placer mining industry. Released in mid-May, the Yukon Fisheries Protection Au…


Small mine raises big hopes for northern Sask.

Joan Duncan, the new Minister of Northern Affairs, is no stranger to the healing power of gold. As a pharmacist in Maple Creek, Sask., Duncan prepared gold compounds as a treatment for arthritis. And …



Australian conference draws 1,300

The conference Bicentennial Gold 88 held in Melbourne, Australia, May 14-19 brought together some 1,300 geologists, geochemists and geophysicists from 40 countries and a strong delegation from nine Ca…


Homestake takes position in Vancouver companies

Developing “strategic relationships” has become an important part of Homestake Mining’s investment strategy in recent months, particularly in Canada. A few weeks ago the company entered into a series …



Income from Barrick down, Horsham says

Due to the dilution of its ownership position in American Barrick Resources (TSE) of Toronto, The Horsham Corp.’s (TSE) share in the gold producer’s income declined this year. Horsham reported first q…


Gold City producing gold at Indian River placer bet

After brief delay, gold production is under way at Gold City Resources’ (ASE) placer operation at Indian River, Yukon, the company said recently. Thought to contain about two million oz of fine gold, …


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