Prof compiles deposit data
An economic geology professor at the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg has set up a library of samples, thin sections, photos and maps from more than 3,000 ore deposits around the world. Dr. Peter La…
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PEOPLE — GYCROFT RESOURCES & DEVELOPMENT
A. Ali appointed director.
PEOPLE — LUCERO RESOURCE
J. George appointed vice-president. Thomas Rafael appointed director.
INSIDER TRADING — Downey sells Northgate stake
Patrick Downey, chief financial officer for Campbell Resources (TSE) and Northgate Exploration (TSE), sold his holdings in the sister companies in late April. According to the Ontario Securities Commi…
PEOPLE — CUMBERLAND RESOURCES (May 31, 1993)
Terry Chandler appointed vice-president, corporate development.
COMMENTARY — Encouraging rough diamond signs
Initial signs (from the rough diamond market) for 1993 are encouraging. The two opening sights were acknowledged officially to be good (and were substantially higher than those of 1992). The March sig…
Latin American gold
Latin American Gold: Transactions and Opportunities, second edition, published by Metals Economics Group, P.O. Box 2206, Halifax, N.S. B3J 3C4. US$4,500. The publication provides a view of current gol…
Correction (May 31, 1993)
The treasurer of Lac Minerals is Michael Smyth, not Michael Kennedy as reported in our May 24 edition.
Mahogany drilling
Vancouver-based International Mahogany (TSE) plans to drill 12 holes totaling 11,000 ft. on the Southern Cross gold property in Montana. The program will test deep structural and geophysical skarn tar…
ODDS’N’SODS — High-rolling miners push their luck in Reno
Some time ago, I was surprised to read in the Miner that my good friend and client Charlie Robbins had passed away. The news recalled to my mind the following story which will not surprise anybody fam…
Aurizon, Louvem exploring Beaufor play
Exploration and development of quartz veins on the Beaufor property near Val d’Or, Que., will soon be in high gear now that Aurizon Mines (ME) and Louvem Mines (ME) have joined forces. The two compani…
Uranium report due in October
A report on three proposed uranium mining projects in Saskatchewan will be complete by Oct. 15, says Canadian Press. Donald Lee, chairman of the panel studying the developments, estimated the panel ha…