Obituaries John J. Crowhurst
John J. Crowhurst, one of Canada’s best known mining engineers died Aug 13 at the Delta Hospital in Ladner, B.C. at the age of 69. “Jack” was educated in Vancouver, graduating from the University of B…
1988
Granges, Hemlo Gold settle differences
The differces between Granges Exploration (TSE) and Hemlo Gold Mines (TSE) with respect to the 2.2 million shares of Granges recently acquired by Hemlo Gold have been resolved. Now that the dust has s…
Franco share price scuttles Corona deal
Toronto-based Franco-Nevada Mining (TSE) has become another victim of the market malaise that is currently affecting Canadian gold stocks. With its share price down to just below $7 on the Toronto Sto…
Vancouver Stock Exchange Market active due to bargain hunting
Another quiet week, characterized by consistent low volumes and a general lack of interest in the market, has come and gone on the VSE. Brokers say investors are staying on the sidelines because there…
Cassiar purchase of Similkameen increases sales and profitability
Depending on whom you talk to, it was either the deal of the year or the steal of the year, although the facts would seem to support the latter. In any event, the purchase by Cassiar Mining Corp. (TS…
Eastmain and partners spent $2.4 million on projects
Approximately $2.4 million has been spent this year on exploration by Eastmain Resources (TSE) and partners Westmin Resources (TSE) and MSV Resources (ME) on several projects in the Eastmain area of Q…
Chelsea Striving for Turnaround at Spotted Horse
Since the official opening of the Spotted Horse mine in central Montana a little over a year ago, Chelsea Resources (VSE) has run into more than its share of problems. The company and its partners bro…
Highland Valley Copper to close Bethlehem concentrator
Highland Valley Copper plans to shut down the Bethlehem concentrator within two months of the planned May, 1989 start-up of the relocated Highmont mills at the expanded Lornex concentrator. The compan…
Teeshin agreements
Teeshin Resources (VSE) has entered into option agreements with three vendors for claims in the Dome and Sibola Mountain areas of British Columbia. The first deal gives Teeshin the right to earn a 50%…
Teck reserves up
Tundra Gold Mines (VSE) is preparing an offer to purchase the interest held by Teck Corp. (TSE) in the former producing Lamaque gold mine near Val d’Or, Que. The offer will also be for the 1,800-ton-p…
Kingswood bullish on Devon results
Toronto-based Kingswood Explorations (ASE) says it is planning to begin drilling Coulson Resources’ (ASE) Devon mine property east of Timmins, Ont. following a takeover bid for Coulson. Pending shareh…
Tarzan in Joburke
Tarzan Gold (ASE) has entered into an agreement with Noranda Inc. (TSE) which gives Tarzan the right to earn a 50% interest in Noranda’s Joburke property near Timmins, Ont. Tarzan can earn the interes…