Minto production decision is near
A feasibility study for the Minto copper-gold-silver project in the Yukon is complete, and Minto Explorations (VSE) expects to make a production decision in the near future.Proven and probable reserve…
1995
Lenora tests gravity process
Bulk-testing of material from the Box and Athona deposits at the Goldfields gold project in northern Saskatchewan is complete, Greater Lenora Resources (TSE) reports.Preliminary analysis of the gravit…
PEOPLE — DAKOTA MINING (May 08, 1995)
Martin Quick appointed president and general manager.
Noranda shareholders salute retiring Powis
Resources giant Noranda (TSE) bid adieu to its longtime chairman, Alfred Powis, in a tribute-filled annual meeting in Toronto.Powis, 64, spent almost 40 years with the company, including 27 years as e…
Neuquen project in Argentina — Yamana, MIM explore `red bed’ deposits
Although Argentina is not known for its copper production, partners Yamana Resources (TSE) and Australian-based MIM Holdings are working to remedy this situation.The Neuquen project is Yamana’s most a…
Golden Star takes loss for 1994
Year-end results show that Golden Star Resources (TSE) lost US$8.8 million (US42 cents per share), compared with US$1.6 million (US10 cents per share) for 1993. However, total revenue increased to US$…
Plata to focus on Argentine zinc property
An exploration and exploitation agreement with an Argentine company sets the stage for Plata Mining (ASE) to begin work on the Helvecia zinc property in the province of La Rioja.The property consists …
INSIDER TRADING — Directors of Northfield complete share transactions
Two directors of Northfield Minerals (TSE) bought and sold shares in February.According to the Ontario Securities Commission’s OSC Bulletin, director Robert Cudney sold 13,500 shares at 75-78 cents to…
PRODUCER PRICES (May 01, 1995)
ALUMINUM: MW U.S. market US89.5-90.5 cents per lb. (April 21, 1995).ANTIMONY: MW New York dealer US$2.20-2.30 per lb. (March 31, 1995).BISMUTH: MW New York dealer US$3.55-3.65 per lb. (April 20, 1995)…
Companies (May 01, 1995)
AdexAgate BayAshtonAurizonBaja GoldBarrickBreakwaterBruneauCalcoCampbellCamphorCanmineCanyonCitadelCoeur d’AleneCominco REsCrown ButteCusacCyprus amaxDynacorEcho BayEgoEl CondorEldo…
NEWS ROUNDUP — Bruneau drills kaolin deposit
Drilling by Bruneau Minerals (ME) has confirmed the presence of a kaolin deposit in De Salaberry Twp., 120 km northwest of Montreal, Que.The deposit lies between a monzonite to the north and a quartzi…
NEWS ROUNDUP — Dynacor to explore James Bay play
Junior Dynacor Mines (ME) plans to undertake a second phase of exploration on its Sakami polymetallic project in the James Bay area of northern Quebec.The 50-sq.-km property contains a uranium deposit…