IPMI conference
The 13th International Precious Metals Conference of the International Precious Metals Institute will take place June 12-15, 1989, in Montreal. Theme of the conference will be New Precious Metal Techn…
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Granges contemplating merger
Merger talks between Granges Exploration (TSE) and Hycroft Resources & Development (VSE) have been expanded to include Goldbelt Mines (VSE). The proposed merger is subject to fairness opinions from in…
Cobalt silver gave birth to Ontario’s mining industry
In 1988, the town of Cobalt, Ont., celebrates its 85th anniversary — 85 years of uninterrupted silver production, yielding half a billion ounces. Agnico-Eagle’s emergence as the dominant force in the…
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 …
Neil de Gelder ushering in new securities era for VSE
Keeping his finger on the policy-making pulse of North America’s leading venture capital market, British Columbia’s superintendent of brokers, Neil de Gelder, is exceedingly bullish about the future o…
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 …
Audrey’s new sulphide lens, biggest since Quemont find
With four drills on site, Audrey Resources (TSE) is beginning to outline the dimensions of a new massive sulphide lens discovered recently near the company’s 70%- owned Mobrun mine workings at Rouyn-N…