1988

While ownership of the Theresa gold property near Longlac, Ont., has been transferred to J. S. Redpath Ltd. of North Bay, Ont., the president of Duration Mines (TSE) has not given up hope of reclaimin…

Mining’s a funny business. It is based on what is unsentimentally referred to as a “wasting asset” and therein lies both the boon and the bane of the industry. It’s the blessing of the industry in t…

The merger of the Saskatchewan Mining Development Corp and Eldorado Nuclear has been completed. SMDC is a provincial mining company whereas Eldorado is federally owned. Renamed Cameco, A Canadian Mini…

President of Toronto-based Dickenson Mines (TSE), John Kachmar says the planned amalgamation with Wharf Resources (TSE) is an essential cornerstone of his company’s future. The Wharf merger and an acq…

The sale by Placer Dome (TSE) of its interest in Falconbridge and McIntyre Mines in August boosted the company’s cash position to $764.5 million as of Sept 30. And that huge treasury has promoted spec…

Even though gold projects continue to dominate the mining scene, they are no longer the only game in town as evidenced by base metal producers waving healthy financial statements from operations once …

ALUMINUM: MW U.S. Market $1.055-$1.095 per lb. (Oct 20, 1988). ANTIMONY: New York dealer $1.05-$1.10 per lb. (Aug 25, 1988). BISMUTH: New York dealer $5.90-$6.00 per lb. (Oct 20, 1988). CADMIUM: New Y…

After selling 41,850 oz gold from its mine in southwestern Newfoundland, Hope Brook Gold (TSE) reported net income of $2.8 million or 10 per share during the first nine months of 1988. Revenues for t…

ONTARIO Montval Res — final rec iss offer 430,000 @ $1.30 per sh to net $279,000. Rave Res Inc — final rec offer 250,000 @ $1.50 per sh to gross $206,250. Turbo Res — final rec iss offer 80,000,000…

Several issues showed some life on the COATS system this week. Exxeter Resources saw increased volume with over half a million shares traded in the 45 -78 range. The company announced it has acquired…

Some of Ontario’s industrial minerals could find new uses as substitutes for foreign-produced materials in the manufacture of china tableware, a recent study has concluded. The study, entitled Fine Ch…

Results from a gold exploration program being performed by Flintrock Mines (VSE) have been disappointing, the company says. Work on the company’s 12- claim property near Kirkland Lake, Ont., failed to…