Acadia/Hecla deal signed
An agreement between Toronto- listed Acadia Mineral Ventures and the Canadian subsidiary of Idaho- based Hecla Mining was signed this week. Over the next three years, the agreement could give Acadia a…
1988
Queries Kodiak no longer at Copperkettle Creek
It is my understanding that there is a lot of prospecting going on in the Copperkettle Creek area near Greenwood, B.C. As a former shareholder in Kodiak Minerals, I would like to know whether Kodiak…
Correction (May 23, 1988)
A story in the May 9 issue describing the Simkar gold project near Val d’Or, Que. failed to mention the company which holds the ground in which Ronrico Explorations has earned a 25% interest. The pro…
Muscocho revises Echo Bay deal
In a revised agreement with the Muscocho Group of companies, Edmonton-based Echo Bay Mines (TSE) will pay a premium to gain a major foothold in the eastern Canadian gold industry. But a piece of fine …
Equity Silver moves solidly into the black
Moving solidly into the black this quarter was Equity Silver Mines (TSE) which posted a profit of $1.1 million or 3 cents per share compared to a loss of $1.7 million or 7 cents per share last year. …
Tax angles More on the new exploration incentives
On May 3, 1988, Finance Minister Michael Wilson and Minister of Energy, Mines and Resources Marcel Masse announced measures to maintain the effectiveness of flow- through share financing for explorati…
Toronto Stock Exchange Rate fears depress composite below 3,200 pts
Another selloff hammered the Toronto Stock Exchange today, clipping 44.71 pts from the composite index which closed at 3,178.49 pts. Sparked by interest rate fears and a general perception that the be…
Flow-through deal to fund Ego Wawa bet
Toronto-based Ego Resources (TSE) has entered a flow-through financing agreement with Tap-IV Resource Ltd. Partnership (TSE) to finance an extension of a recently completed 30,000-ft drill program at …
Alberta Sotck Exchange Mohave trades high
An announcement that Mohave Gold has delivered a letter of intent to buy and Nevada-based gold/silver producer called Canyon Development Mining Inc., made Mohave one of the most active traders. With 4…
Muscocho/Echo complete deal
Muscocho Explorations (TSE) and Echo Bay Mines (TSE) say they have completed a private placement agreement designed to finance development at a number of projects including the Magino gold property ne…
Beardmore mill offically open
Official opening ceremonies for a gold mill in the village of Beardmore, Ont., were held this week by Ateba Mines (TSE) of Toronto. The company is using an ore sorting machine to upgrade mine waste du…
Rio Algom and Falconbridge win safety, first aid awards
Rio Algom’s Panel mine at Elliot Lake, Ont., has become the only North American mine in the world to hold a 5-star rating in the International Safety Rating System. The 5-star standing, announced by t…