Gold targets picked at Ubina
In southwestern Bolivia, exploration managers have selected three targets at the Ubina property of COMOSA, a unit of Takla Star Resources (ASE).Mintec, the Bolivian exploration contractors managing th…
1995
Index (August 28, 1995)
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Companies (August 28, 1995)
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Anvil gives Yukon mine new lease on life
From out of the ashes of former owner Curragh Resources, the Faro zinc-lead mine has once again taken flight.When the mine was forced to close more than two years ago by the creditors of bankrupt Curr…
Hecla passes environmental grade, brings Grouse Creek on stream
At a time when environmental constraints are dissuading many North American mining companies from carrying out work at home, it is reassuring to see an operation overcome these obstacles and reach pro…
Spill shuts down the Omai gold mine
The Omai gold mine in north-central Guyana was shut down when it was discovered that effluent had seeped through the tailings dam and into the Omai River.The market took instant notice of the spill. S…
PEOPLE — BANFF RES. (August 28, 1995)
Al-Nashir Jamal appointed director and chairman; Louie Mikulic appointed president and director; Allan Beaton appointed director and vice-president of mining; Hans Schwabl appointed director and vice-…
TSE indices
— 1995 — Aug 22Aug 21Aug 18Aug 17Aug 16 High LowComposite”300″4601.684608.304619.924620.174608.384718.273983.34Metals&Minerals5239.345252.775222.305241.395106.885276.123273.56I…
Getchell and Teck drilling Rainbow
Drills are turning again on the Rainbow joint venture near Kamloops, B.C.Partners Getchell Resources (VSE) and Teck (TSE), which own 30% and 70%, respectively, are carrying out this second phase of wo…
Juniors finalize Baffin agreement
Two juniors will spend $1.5 million on exploration on Baffin Island, N.W.T. A recent agreement gives International Capri Resources (VSE) a 42% working interest in the Baffin Island project of Continen…
Hecla and Santa Fe in JV near Republic
Santa Fe Pacific Gold (NYSE) can earn a 70% interest in the Golden Eagle deposit from Hecla Mining (NYSE).To do so, the former must spend $7.5 million over three years exploring the deposit, which is …
JAG produces gold from Belleterre
Persistence has paid off for one junior exploration company in western Quebec. Initial development of the Aubelle deposit by JAG Mines (ME) has yielded 1,300 tonnes of development ore.After processing…