Diavik partners alter proposed plan
Ongoing feasibility and optimization studies at the Diavik diamond project in the Northwest Territories have led to a change in the proposed mining sequence of the kimberlite pipes.Situated 300 km nor…
Aber Resources Ltd
Franco-Nevada buys VBN shares, grabs 9.6% of Aber
Having gained a seat at the table with an earlier purchase, Franco-Nevada Mining (FN-T) has cleared more elbow room for itself by buying additional Inco (n-t) Voisey’s Bay Nickel shares.With the purch…
Companies (February 01, 1999)
Aber ResourcesAmerica Mineral FieldsAnglo AmericanArgentina GoldArmistice ResourcesAzco MiningBarrick GoldBlackrock VenturesBlackstone ResourcesConsolidated Trilogy VenturesDe Beers Consolid…
MINING MARKETS & INVESTMENT NEWS – WESTERN MARKETS — Argentina Gold a mover and shaker on western market
The Vancouver Stock Exchange composite index lost 3.49 points, or 0.8%, to close the week ended Jan. 26, at 418.73. The mining index pushed forward, gaining 2.07 points, or 0.7%, and finished at 310.3…
Winspear to launch $12m program at Snap Lake project
Diamond explorer Winspear Resources (WSP-V) is gearing up for a $12-million drilling program designed to advance the NW Snap Lake project in the Northwest Territories.The project is focused on the exp…
Companies (January 25, 1999)
Aber ResourcesAddwest Minerals InternationalAG Armeno Mines & MineralsAlberta EnergyAmblin ResourcesAmeridexAntares Mining & ExplorationArgentina GoldArmada GoldAshton MiningAurizon MinesBarrick GoldB…
MINING MARKETS & INVESTMENT NEWS – WESTERN MARKETS — Polymet a star of buoyant western market
The Vancouver Stock Exchange composite index rocketed past the 400 mark and finished the week ended Jan. 12 at 417.94, up 18.99 points, or 4.76%. Not to be outdone, the mining index jumped 11.13 point…
MINING MARKETS & INVESTMENT NEWS – WESTERN MARKETS — Western markets ring in new year with rally (January 11, 1999)
The Vancouver Stock Exchange composite index rallied during the first week of the new year, tacking on 19.17 points, or 5.04%, to finish the week ended Jan. 5 at 398.95. The mining index followed suit…
Diamond sector bolstered by triumphant startup at Ekati — Diavik project undergoes assessment; Snap Lake takes shape
A new era in Canadian mining dawned in October as the nation joined the ranks of the world’s diamond producers.Situated 300 km northeast of Yellowknife, N.W.T., in the sub-Arctic barren lands, the Eka…
Companies (January 04, 1999)
@IDX:Aber ResourcesAltius MineralsArchon MineralsArgentina GoldAsarcoAscot ResourcesAtna ResourcesBanro ResourceBarrick GoldBlackstone ResourcesBroken Hill ProprietaryCamecoCamphor VenturesCanyon Reso…
WESTERN MARKETS — Western markets end year with modest gain — Canadian juniors show little signs of life over holiday period
The Vancouver Stock Exchange composite index edged up 1.27 points, or 0.34%, to finish the holiday-shortened report period ended Dec. 24 at 378.64. The mining index remained steady, losing only 0.19 p…
MINING MARKETS & INVESTMENT NEWS – WESTERN MARKETS — Argentina Gold remains star player in weak western markets
The Vancouver Stock Exchange composite index lost 5.13 points, or 1.34%, over the report period ended Dec, 21, and closed at 377.37. The mining index followed suit, losing 3.23 points, or 1.13%, and f…