1996

Band-Ore Resources trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol BAN. Incorrect information appeared in the issue of Dec. 16.

Steven Potter appointed vice-president of exploration.

Michau Huisamen elected director.

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The Manitoba government will fund 42 provincial exploration projects to the tune of $2.5 million.The funding is part of Manitoba’s Mineral Exploration Assistance Program (MEAP), which is designed to a…

Canamera Geological has walked away from an $8-million deal with Newhawk Gold Mines (NHG-T) for a 60% interest in the Bruceside-Sulphurets gold-silver property.Previous feasibility work at the British…

The government of Kazakstan has decided to sell its 60% stake in the problem-plagued Bakyrchik mine complex to its joint-venture partner, Bakyrchik Gold of London.Bakyrchik Gold, which has owned 40% o…

The government of Papua New Guinea has granted Nord Pacific (NORPY-Q) a licence that will allow the company to develop the Simberi gold mine in the Tabar Islands.”This is the first step in the develop…

A final feasibility study by Teck (TEK-T) on the Petaquilla property in Panama does not meet requirements necessary for that company’s acquisition of a quarter interest in the project, Adrian Resource…

State-owned Zambia Consolidated Copper Mines (ZCCM) has announced that six bids have been submitted for a majority interest in the Kansanshi copper mine.The sale of the mine is part of the government’…

The idea of a national securities commission has failed to take flight in Canada despite the dedicated efforts of those who believe it could make the country’s financial markets increasingly fair, eff…

An agreement between Etruscan Enterprises (ETT-V) and the African subsidiary of Placer Dome (PDG-T) has given that company an option for a 51% interest in the Samira gold deposit in Niger.The deal cov…