1991

U.S. REPORT (July 29, 1991)

Acting upon the advice of its financial advisers, Fairbanks Gold (VSE) has entered exclusive negotiations with an unnamed major mining company for the purchase of all Fairbanks’ issued shares. Fairban…


Micham returns to Switzerland

After a 4-year pause, International Micham Resources (VSE) (formerly Micham Explorations) is returning to Switzerland to investigate a gold discovery made at Val Plattas in 1987. The exploration work,…


Montreal Exchange (July 29, 1991)

Investors greeted a recent listing by Pegasus Gold with enthusiasm, trading almost 270,000 shares of the Washington-based gold miner during the week ended July 23. Pegasus, which was one of the first …


Lower grades slow Inco’s earnings

An 85% drop in second-quarter earnings for nickel giant Inco (TSE) reflects predictions the company made at an analysts’ meeting last November. “They warned us,” says Richardson Greenshield’s Ray Gold…


INSIDER TRADING (July 29, 1991)

Nell Dragovan, the woman who helped to secure International Corona’s (TSE) position in the Hemlo, Ont., gold camp, was recently an active seller of Prime Equities (VSE) shares. A director of a number …


Placer Dome relocates offices for exploration

During the next 6-9 months, Placer Dome (TSE) plans to expand its international exploration presence and re-allocate resources in Canada. New exploration offices will be opened at Coral Gables outside…


Renabie closing looms closer

Mining operations at the Renabie gold mine near Wawa, Ont., will cease permanently as early as Aug. 4 and no later than Sept. 30, says Renabie Gold Mines, a subsidiary of International Corona (TSE). A…


Alberta Stock Exchange (July 29, 1991)

Despite havoc in the retail markets, the Alberta market kept its head above water during the first half of 1991. While trading activity and dollar value decreased by 7.2% and 25.5% respectively, the n…


Yukon natives negotiate claims

The Council for Yukon Indians, Na-cho Ny’a’k Dun First Nation, the Yukon government and the federal Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development recently completed negotiations on the princip…


Toronto Stock Exchange (July 29, 1991)

After switching into high gear, the summer doldrums were interrupted during the week ended July 23 by the first trickle of second-quarter earnings. Despite earlier warnings by management, the market w…


METAL PRICES (July 29, 1991)

London Metal Exhange Spot closing prices in $US per tonne, except copper and lead (pounds sterling per tonne) Date July 23 July 22 July 19 July 18 July 17 Copper 1316-1318 1321-1323 1315-1317 1329-133…



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