Nufort reports results from Barrick drilling
Results are in hand for five holes drilled by Barrick Gold (TSE) on the Michaud project, in which Nufort Resources (TSE) holds royalty interests.The project is 12 miles west of Barrick’s Holt-McDermot…
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Lyon Lake works toward startup at Beta Vargas
The first company to get a production permit from the Costa Rican government in 11 years is Montreal-listed Lyon Lake Mines, which can now develop its Beta Vargas gold project.Beta Vargas, 150 km west…
STOCK MARKETS — Golds lead TSE as base metals rise
A rally by the golds enabled the Toronto Stock Exchange to improve over the period ended May 7. Nonetheless, the TSE 300 composite finished at another record high of 5,167.07 after having dipped sligh…
FACTS & FIGURES — Canadian gold reserves are on the rise
Levels of Canadian reserves of gold were up significantly in December 1994, compared with revised figures for 1993. Given the production decisions announced during 1995 and those expected in 1996, the…
EDITORIAL PAGE — Gold and the better life
The prerogatives of age and of being a founder — that’s how Peter Munk prefaced a few philosophical remarks he made during Barrick Gold’s recent annual meeting, held in Toronto.His words took the for…
STOCK MARKETS — Golds advance as base metals stagnate
The Toronto Stock Exchange enjoyed a steady rise over the period ended April 30, with the TSE 300 composite index reaching a record 5,154.32 before settling back to close at 5,146.47, a modest gain of…
Companies (May 06, 1996)
INDEXAkiko Gold Res.American Min.Archon MineralsArequipa Res.Avalon VenturesBand-Ore Res.Barrick GoldBattle Mtn GldBHP MineralsCanabrava DmndCannelle Expl.Carlin Res.Columbia YukonCons. ManusCopperque…
Barrick aims to take top spot in gold production
The world’s top gold producer — that’s the title Barrick Gold (TSE) hopes to win in the years ahead through key acquisitions, worldwide exploration and a network of joint ventures.Chairman Peter Munk…
Index (March 11, 1996)
Aber ResourcesAdrian Res.Altai Res.Archangel DmndArchon Min.Arequipa Res.Armada GoldAshanti GldfldsAthabaska GldAtlasAtna Res.Auckland Expl.Bakyrchik GoldBarrick GoldBarrick Res.Battle Mtn GoldBlack H…
Solitario exploration turns up mixed results
Exploration work has enabled Solitario Resources (TSE) to increase the size of its Bongara zinc deposit in northern Peru.The open-pit prospect is estimated to contain 1.9 million tonnes of oxide mater…
STOCK MARKETS — Bulls and bears blunder blindly on TSE
The Toronto Stock Exchange rose fractionally between Feb. 28 and March 5, closing at 4,995.94, up 41.67 points (or 0.8%) on the week. Trading volume picked up slightly on the week, but, in general, th…
Drill programs under way at Argentine gold properties
Drilling is under way on the Veladero, Del Carmen, Rio Frio and Poposa projects in San Juan, Argentina.Argentina Gold (VSE), which holds a 60% interest in the Veladero project, reports that geophysica…