Montreal Exchange St. Genevieve popular
Back trading again on the ME after more than a 2-month absence are Louvem Mines and its controlling shareholder St. Genevieve Resources. Investors keyed on the latter company in particular, trading 60…
1989
CMP raises $80 million
Canadian government estimates of mineral exploration expenditures ranging from $700-$900 million in 1989 are overly optimistic, the president of a major Canadian flow-through fund says. Jean-Guy Masse…
Audrey on schedule with Mobrun mill
When Audrey Resources (TSE) brought its 70%-owned Mobrun polymetallic mine into production two years ago, there were fears that the company would have trouble living up to the terms of a custom millin…
Agnico completes sale of real estate sector
Toronto-based Agnico-Eagle Mines (TSE) recently completed the sale of its real estate division to Ontario developer Iona Corporation for $42.8 million. Net proceeds from the sale after repayment of mo…
Letterrs to the Editor QPX Minerals hasn’t lowered expectations
We wish to make some corrections to your article on QPX Minerals Inc. (N.M. April 17/89). The Main Zone, not the West Zone as stated in your article, is the subject of the recent drilling and feasibil…
Editorial Rock mechanics research should be put to use
Governments in Canada have the power to give mining companies the right to develop the country’s mineral resources. They also have the responsibility of making sure companies use the best available te…
Uranium Resources posts profit despite prices
The profits of many North American uranium producers are being squeezed by low metal prices, but first-quarter results for Uranium Resources (NASDAQ) tell a different story. Net income was $2.3 millio…
Judge’s retirement could trigger new Hemlo hearing
The retirement of a Supreme Court of Canada judge could result in another appeal hearing in the ownership dispute over the Page- Williams gold mine in the Hemlo area of northern Ontario. Justice Willi…
South Atlantic, Union Mines strike deal to merge
A deal has been completed which will merge a subsidiary of South Atlantic Ventures (VSE) with a subsidiary of Union Mines to form a new company called Union Copper. Atlantic will remain the sole share…
Arctic Gold drill results
Arctic Gold and Platinum has completed a 12-hole, 5,700-ft diamond drill program on its property at Big Athapapuskow Lake near Flin Flon, Man. The samples have been sent for assaying. Arctic is a priv…
Bitech ups Nugget Pond gold reserves
Toronto-based Bitech Energy Resources (ASE) has increased the geological reserve estimate for its Nugget Pond gold property in Newfoundland. This represents the second reserve increase the company has…
News in Brief (May 15, 1989)
Strike Minerals (COATS) plans to resume work on its Baden Twp., Ont., gold properties as soon as road conditions permit. Two zones are to be studied. The first is a 100-ft wide carbonated zone that ha…