Etruscan intersects gold at Datambi
Etruscan Resources (EET-T) has announced results from its Datambi permit in northeastern Burkina Faso, even as Channel Resources (CHU-T) spurns a takeover bid.Channel’s board announced it would “vigor…
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MINING MARKETS & INVESTMENT NEWS — Base metal majors perform despite weak prices — Most gold miners up as yellow metal stages minor comeback; settlement sparks SouthernEra
The Toronto Stock Exchange enjoyed a broad trading range during the June 17-23 report period, with the TSE 300 composite index dropping marginally to 7,175.23 points. Both mining sub-groups fell more …
British Columbia, Ontario mines rewarded
Five mining firms have claimed health and safety awards in Ontario, while in British Columbia, a bevy of companies and individuals earned citations at a provincial competition in mine rescue and first…
Companies (June 22, 1998)
Aber ResourcesAnglo AmericanAriel ResourcesArlo ResourcesAurizon MinesAzimut ExplorationBarrick GoldBlack Pearl MineralsBlue Emerald ResourcesBolidenBroken Hill ProprietaryCambiorChannel ResourcesCrys…
MINING MARKETS & INVESTMENT NEWS — EASTERN MARKETS — SouthernEra gets boost from diamond deal
A weakened dollar and continued instability in Asian markets contributed to the Toronto Stock Exchange 300 index’s loss of 391.72 points in the report period June 10-16. The index ended the period at …
Etruscan lures Anglo to Tiawa
Having parted ways with Placer Dome (PDG-T), junior Etruscan Resources (EET-T) has enlisted South African-based mining house Anglo American to help develop its Tiawa gold concession in western Niger.T…
Companies (June 15, 1998)
Adex MiningAlta GoldAmax GoldAmericomm ResourcesAMT International MiningAnaconda NickelAnglo AmericanAntares Mining & ExplorationAnvil Range MiningArgentina GoldArizona Star ResourceAsarcoAtapa Minera…
MINING MARKETS & INVESTMENT NEWS — WESTERN MARKETS — Monopros drilling helps juniors post gains
The Vancouver Stock Exchange composite index lost 14.98 points, or 2.5%, to close the report period ended June 9 at 573.81. The mining index slid 19.16 points, or 4.3%, to finish at 422.60. Meanwhile,…
MINING MARKETS & INVESTMENT NEWS — EASTERN MARKETS — Gold sinks on central banker’s comments
The Toronto Stock Exchange was held within a narrow trading range over the June 3-9 report period, with the TSE 300 composite index rising marginally to 7,535.43 points. Both mining sub-groups fell sl…
Placer Dome advances Cerro Casale gold-copper project
Since entering into a joint-venture agreement last October, Placer Dome (PGD-T) has completed US$10.5 million worth of feasibility work on the Cerro Casale gold-copper porphyry deposit and spent a fur…
Cautious investors show interest in St. Jude
While Ghana’s gold potential is undeniable, junior companies exploring concessions in the West African country are facing increased scrutiny from investors in the wake of a high-profile tampering scan…
GREATES VALUE TRADED, May 27-June 2
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