1995


Royal Oak boosts output

Record gold production of 318,171 oz. in 1994 generated $33.2 million in operating cash flow for Royal Oak Mines (TSE). Net earnings for the year amounted to $22.1 million on revenue of $162.1 million…


Sikaman boosts stake in projects

Toronto-based Sikaman Gold Resources (TSE) has concluded negotiations with Cormine S.E.P. to acquire a 100% interest in the Neuquen and Cerro Mayal gold projects in the province of Neuquen, Argentina….


Phoenix project takes flight

The board of directors of Battle Mountain Gold (NYSE) has authorized development of the Phoenix project at the Battle Mountain gold complex in Nevada. The open-pit, heap-leach project is centred aroun…


Lenora drilling Althona deposit

As part of a feasibility study of the Goldfields project in northern Saskatchewan, Greater Lenora Resources (TSE) will carry out three drill programs concurrently. A 16,400-ft. infill program is alrea…



METALS COMMENTARY — Demand for metals strengthens

During the first half of March, metal markets shrugged off the downturn in prices that afflicted them in February. Physical demand for all metals was even stronger as processors took advantage of the …





TVX buys Greek properties

Toronto-based TVX Gold (TSE) has paid about US$47 million for Greek-based Kassandra Mines. The company’s assets, situated on the Chalidiki peninsula in northeastern Greece, include mining concessions …


Cogema, partners approve McClean Lake uranium mine

Having received approval for development from federal and provincial governments, Cogema Resources has decided to proceed with the McClean Lake uranium project in Saskatchewan. The company and its par…


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