1990

Lower precious metal prices and the increased cost of operating its U.S. gold mines resulted in a decline in annual profits for Calgary-based Asamera Minerals (TSE). Asamera, a possible acquisition ta…

A minor copper-zinc target has been identified by Hixon Gold Resources (VSE) on one of two properties in Louvicourt and Isle Dieu twps., Que. Hixon and its joint venture partners, Globex Mining Enterp…

A-X Metals — 900,000 offered @ 55 cents per sh. Sarabat Gold — min 500,000 offered @ 50 cents per sh. Covenant Res — min 500,000 offered @ 45 cents per sh. Trades reported by QSC…

It has taken more than two years and US$31 million, but Denver-based U.S. Gold (NASDAQ) recently poured the first gold produced from a new bacterial oxidation process developed at its Tonkin Springs g…

In reference to the article on the uranium market study commissioned by Greenpeace (April 2/90), I find it shocking that Greenpeace is actually promoting the world nuclear industry by lobbying for a b…

The 1989 annual report of North American Metals (TSE) reveals a far different picture of the Golden Bear project in northwestern British Columbia than was likely envisioned by Homestake Mining (NYSE) …

Had an interesting phone call recently from a petite, colorful and outstanding Canadian mining enthusiast the industry came very close to losing recently — Viola MacMillan. “Mort Brown,” she said. “I…

Apr. 3 Apr. 2 Mar. 30 Mar. 29 Mar. 28 HIGH LOW Composite “300” 3648.12 3612.20 3639.54 3665.87 3677.33 4009.47 3612.20 Metals & Minerals 3193.62 3117.38 3125.70 3176.61 3174.91 3453.05 2921.03 Integra…

Edmonton-based Integrated Resources (ASE) has started an exploration program on the company’s properties near Telegraph Creek in northwestern British Columbia. Work completed last fall on the properti…

Based on a recently signed letter of intent, Aber Resources (VSE) and Hidden Lake Gold Mines (VSE) plan to form a joint venture to explore mineral claims at Trumpline Lake, about 45 miles east of Yell…

An option agreement signed in 1989 has resulted in Placer U.S., a wholly owned subsidiary of Placer Dome (TSE), owning one million shares of Oneida Resources (VSE). The option agreement called for Pla…

The national over-the-counter market in the U.S., known as NASDAQ, is proposing to end trading in most stocks worth less than US$1. NASDAQ lists almost 5,000 issues, including many penny stocks. The m…