COATS Trading Features (November 23, 1987)
One of the volume leaders this week was Findore Minerals which reached a high of 65 cents on 182,000 shares. The company has just acquired 21 claims in Garrison Twp., east of Matheson, Ont. Findore p…
1987
Orofino completes flow-through issue
Toronto-based Orofino Resources has completed a flow-through share issue to raise $3.2 million to fund exploration and development of the company’s existing properties. Orofino says it realized $2.2 m…
Spanish help leach project near first pour: Thorco
A gold-silver heap leach project in southwest Spain is expected to have its first pouring of bullion at year-end, Toronto-based Thorco Resources reports. Thorco, through its 50% shareholding in Centur…
Marker, Varna begin $2.5 m drill program (November 23, 1987)
Marker Resources and partner Varna Resources have started a $2.5- million diamond drilling program on projects in Newfoundland and Manitoba. Varna and Marker plan to amalgamate shortly. In Newfoundlan…
Ontex, Noranda making similar claims
Two lawsuits involving members of the mining community currently under way revolve around claims of withheld information. In the more recent of the two lawsuits, Noranda Inc. is suing Agnico-Eagle Min…
QUERIES Fort Knox report due next month
As a regular subscriber to The Northern Miner, and a registered shareholder of Fort Knox Gold Resources, I am curious to know why I have not received an interim report from the company. Rumor has it t…
Morono exploring two properties
An exploration program by Morono Mines is under way on two properties in northwestern Quebec, the Verneuil and Dufay, the company reports. The work is to be completed by late winter, 1988. Six drillin…
Gold thieves still sought
At presstime, Ontario and Quebec Provincial police had still not caught up with the thieves who some weeks ago robbed the Virginiatown, Ont. gold mine of Golden Shield Resources. The bandits made off …
Audrey enters first quarter in the black
After successfully bridging the gap separating explorers from production companies, Rouyn- Noranda, Que.-based Audrey Resources has reported positive net earnings results for its first quarter as a Ca…
Vancouver Stock Exchange The Pez is back with a bang
Looking at market activity in Vancouver this week, it’s safe to say “The Pez” is back. He’s been keeping a relatively low profile in the past year for personal and business reasons. Two discoveries, o…
CIM awards
Donald McLeod, president of the Northern Group of companies (Northair Mines, Scottie Gold Mines, Newhawk Gold Mines) is the 1987 winner of the District 6 proficiency medal of the Canadian Institute of…
Glamis profit hurt by court decision
A lawsuit which went against Glamis Gold hurt the company’s bottom line for the fiscal year ended June 30. For the period, net earnings totalled $429,538 or 3 cents per share compared to earnings of …