Pegasus earnings reflect higher gold production
A 24% increase in gold production boosted the net earnings of Pegasus Gold (TSE) to $17.8 million(US) or 75 cents per share in 1988. These results compare with a $14.5 million profit or 70 cents a s…
1989
Deak Res. set to acquire old MacDonald zinc mine
Deak International Resources, a subsidiary of the New York metals trader Deak International Inc., is close to acquiring Noranda Inc.’s (TSE) 51% stake in the former West MacDonald zinc mine in Quebec….
Jerome sampling is encouraging
Initial chip sample results from the underground drift faces on the South zone at the 500-ft level of the Jerome project in northern Ontario averaged 0.28 oz gold per ton, across an average width of 5…
Improved gold production boosts Echo Bay profit
Improved gold production enabled Echo Bay Mines (TSE) to increase earnings in 1987 to $54.4 million (US) from $48.5 million(US) realized in 1987. For the year, Echo Bay produced 585,000 oz of gold com…
Editorial Easy money
A falling gold price has made life difficult for many Canadian mineral exploration companies. That, combined with government changes to tax breaks for individuals investing in mineral exploration, has…
South Atlantic to develop copper project
With a feasibility study for a 250,000-ton-per-year mine and mill nearing completion, South Atlantic Ventures (VSE) is examining several options to raise the estimated $7 million(US) required to bring…
Calpine/Stikine results shows tonnage potential
Recent drill results from the Eskay Creek property of Calpine Resources (VSE) and Consolidated Stikine Silver (VSE) demonstrates its bulk tonnage potential. Among the latest assay results was 24.6 ft …
Sudbury Contact options Legacy bet
An option to earn a 60% interest in the McElroy Twp., gold property near Larder Lake, Ont., has been obtained by Sudbury Contact Mines (TSE) from Legacy Explorations (COATS). The agreement, recently r…
Shareholders applaud changes to Skyline board
The ongoing saga of Skyline Explorations (TSE) played to a full house at the company’s annual meeting held in Vancouver recently. Reginald and Joyce Davis were not re-elected to the board and a propos…
New group bidding on Asamera Minerals
As was widely rumored, a group of senior operating and management personnel at Asamera Minerals (TSE) are interested in taking over the company. They have formed The New Asmin Group which has announce…
B.Y.G. plans open pit production for Yukon mine
Production at 300 tons per day has been recommended for the Brown McDade gold-silver mine project located 60 km west of Carmacks in southern Yukon, a joint venture involving B.Y.G. Natural Resources (…
Campbell seeks $40 million
A $40-million financing is being arranged by Campbell Resources (TSE). The cash will be used to fund the expansion of Campbell’s Joe Mann gold mine near Chibougamau, Que. Hosting reserves of 3.7 milli…