Geophysics start in Costa Rica
Airborne geophysical surveys are under way on Costa Rican properties held by Barrick Gold (TSE), Lyon Lake Mines (ME) and Placer Dome (TSE).The three companies hold adjacent ground in the Sarapiqui be…
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STOCK MARKETS — Market slides but gold stocks catch a wave
The Toronto Stock Exchange saw most of last week’s moderate gain slip away, as market participants remained edgy on conflicting economic news. For the 5-day report period ended Aug. 15, the TSE 300 co…
Continental adds to zinc discovery
Drilling on the Anialik-High Lake project in the Northwest Territories continues to return zinc-copper mineralization for property owner Continental Pacific Resources (VSE).Hole R-11-95 returned a 13….
R&D firm unveils new gold bioleaching process
A biochemical process developed by a firm based in Bozeman, Mont., is showing potential as an inexpensive, clean alternative to cyanidation in gold extraction.Yellowstone Environmental Science is deve…
INSIDER TRADING — Teck brass granted options, sell shares
Four senior officers of Teck (TSE) recently exercised options and acquired Teck class B shares which they then sold.According to the Ontario Securities Commission’s OSC Bulletin, Gary Jones, senior of…
FACTS’N’FIGURES — Nevada dominated by gold
In 1994, Nevada produced an estimated US$3.2 billion in minerals (including petroleum and geothermal energy), which is 8% more than in 1993. Gold production in the state reached an all-time high last …
Companies (August 14, 1995)
INDEXAgnico-EagleAlleghenyAmerican BullionAsarcoBarrick GoldBattle MtnBema GoldCanAlaskaCash ResourcesColumbia YukonCons MagnaCons NirvanCons ViscountFalconbridgeFirst LabradorFormation CapitalGold R…
STOCK MARKETS — Markets make gains as dollar strengthens
The holiday weekend in several Canadian provinces left most investors indifferent as the Toronto Stock Exchange posted a moderate gain of 34.82 points. Over the 4-day report week ended Aug. 8, the TSE…
Pacific Rim strikes deal with Barrick
Barrick Gold (TSE) will buy up to 70% of Pacific Rim Mining’s (VSE) wholly owned Argentine subsidiary, setting the stage for expansion of the Diablillos gold-silver property.An aggressive program cons…
STOCK MARKETS — GREATEST VALUE TRADED, JULY 26-AUGUST 1
Exchange Value($000s)HighLowCloseChange Barrick Gold T126650$35 3/833 7/835 3/8+3/4Placer Dome T117249$36 7/83435 1/2-1Inco Ltd T110618$46 5/84545-7/8Falconbridge T59748$29…
Gold-hungry Barrick spreads wings
Taking a decidedly aggressive approach to mine-finding, Barrick Gold (TSE) has announced plans to spend US$30 million within several underexplored areas of West Africa and China.In Mali, drilling will…
STOCK MARKETS — TSE languishes as summer slump settles in
The dog days of summer are upon us, leaving the Toronto Stock Exchange listless and tranquil. The TSE 300 composite closed at 4,586.92 points, down 32.31, for the 5-day report period ended Aug. 1.Sign…