ANC favors state ownership of mineral rights
South African President Nelson Mandela’s ruling African National Congress (ANC) has called for state ownership to replace private control of the country’s mineral rights. South Africa is currently the…
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STOCK MARKETS — Lower gold price helps drag down TSE
A sagging gold price helped drag the TSE lower over the 5-day report period ended Dec. 6. The composite 300 index dropped 24.28 points to close at 4,079.44. The gold and precious metals sub-group lost…
STOCK MARKETS — Composite index continues downward slide
The Vancouver Stock Exchange composite and resource indexes continued their downslide for the report period ended Dec.6. The former fell 17.64 points to close at 737.84, while the latter finished at 1…
Gold Funds (December 12, 1994)
BGR Central Net Value $17.07 $6.50 Price $13.63 6.50 Discount 20.19% Premium 1.7% Value $136,557,000 $117,645,450…
Westmin intersects new zones
At its Myra Falls operation near Campbell River, B.C., Westmin Resources (TSE) is discovering that two mineralized zones are better than one. Surface diamond drilling aimed at testing the western exte…
METAL PRICES — FREE MARKET (December 12, 1994)
London Metal Exchange Spot closing prices in $US per tonne Date Dec. 6 Dec. 5 Dec.2 Dec. 1 Nov. 30 Copper 2912-2913 2938-2940 2984-2985 2948-2950 2955-2958 Lead 630-631 637-638 652-654 637-638 636.5-6…
Producer Prices (December 12, 1994)
ALUMINUM: MW U.S. market US95.5 cents-96.5 per lb. (Nov. 24, 1994). ANTIMONY: MW New York dealer US$1.95-2.25 per lb. (Nov. 24, 1994). BISMUTH: MW New York dealer US$3.90-4.20 per lb. (Oct. 27, 1994)….
Spot prices at a glance (December 12, 1994)
Week’s Price (US) Change Gold* $379.80 – $2.55 Silver* $4.69 – $0.39 Platinum* $403.90 – $5.70 Nickel** $4.02 + $0.38 Lead** $0.28 – $0.01 Copper $1.32 – $0.04 Zinc $0.50 – $0.01 Courtesy of Scotiaban…
Exploration efforts pick up steam in Argentine camp
A volcanogenic massive sulphide prospect in Argentina’s Tierra del Fuego district appears to have captured the interest of Noranda Minerals. The company, a unit of Noranda (TSE), has secured rights to…
William offers $3m for Velardena stake
Montreal-listed William Resources intends to acquire a 40% interest in BLM Minera Mexican. The acquisition would result in William owning 80% of BLM Minera and the Velardena silver-gold project in Mex…
Greater powers for OSC in works
The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) will receive greater powers to protect investors under a bill introduced by Ontario Finance Minister Floyd Laughren in the legislature. The Securities Amendment…
THE DIAMOND PAGE — Redbird evaluates Czech gold plays
Alberta-listed Redbird Gold is almost finished evaluating its optioned gold deposits in the Czech Republic. The due diligence is being carried out by Toronto-based Watts, Griffis and McOuat, and final…