Dickenson gains all of White mine
Serious about boosting its own annual production beyond the 100,000 oz level, Dickenson Mines (TSE) has acquired 100% ownership of the Arthur W. White mine near Red Lake in northwestern Ontario. In a …
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Redfern to fund program on Tulsequah area project
Equipment is being mobilized for a major exploration program on Redfern Resources’ (VSE) Tulsequah area property in northwestern British Columbia. Rehabilitation of the 5,400 level and preparation of …
Mazarin search includes graphite
For the third consecutive year, Mazarin Inc. (TSE) and Fonds d’Exploration Miniere du Nouveau- Quebec are exploring in the area of Fermont in northern Quebec, where showings of kyanite, graphite and s…
Statement of defence awaited in Scintilore claims lawsuit
A statement of defence in a lawsuit launched in the Supreme Court of Ontario last year by Scintilore Explorations (TSE), dealing with the staking of mining claims at the Hemlo gold camp in northern On…
Belmoral boosts Canreos holding
Shareholders of VSE-listed Canreos Minerals (1980) approved the issuance of about 4.6 million shares to Belmoral Mines (TSE), the companies report. A debenture worth $1.45 million was converted into 2…
Editorial There was a doctor in the house
Miners and their families in Faro, Yukon, will be able to rest easier now. A month or two ago in this space we noted the difficulties remote northern communities have in attracting in-residence doct…
Fleck option deal
An agreement has been completed between Fleck Resources (VSE) and Consolidated Silver Standard Mines (VSE) which gives Fleck the option to earn a 65% interest in Silver Standard’s Smith property. Loca…
Test mill gets green light at Murgold/Chesbar prospect
Murgold Resources (TSE) President Charles McAlpine had some good news for shareholders at the company’s recent annual meeting in Toronto. He said Murgold and partner Chesbar Resources (ME) have electe…
Capital investment plans Agnico to spend $100 million
“You can’t sit still in this business. But you have to raise money to go forward.” So said Agnico-Eagle’s Paul Penna at the company’s annual meeting, citing expansion requirements that will call for s…
Granges, Hycroft fast learners in Nevada region
In terms of natural beauty it’s safe to say that Mother Nature hasn’t been kind to Nevada. But looks can be deceiving and, indeed, much of the state’s wealth lies hidden beneath its barren, inhospitab…
Denison achieves new safety record at Elliot Lake
Well over one million hours of work without a lost-time accident have been accumulated at the Elliot Lake operations of Denison Mines, establishing a new Canadian mine safety record. According to Coli…
Stuart offers Int. Baslen stake in Hemlo gold claims
An announcement that International Baslen Enterprises (ASE) has been offered the chance to finance a legal fight for control of 148 claims in the Hemlo, Ont., area was enough to ensure a packed house …