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Echo Bay writes down investment in Kettle River mine

Denver-based Echo Bay Mines (TSE) says it will reduce the book value of its investment in the Kettle River gold property in Washington state and two exploration properties by a total of US$18.1 millio…


East West explores Quebec prospect

A program of grid cutting and electromagnetic (EM) surveys is under way on the Casa Berardi property of East West Resource (VSE) in northwestern Quebec. The company says that the EM surveys are being …


Cazador deadline is extended

A deadline to complete $400,000 of feasibility-related expenditures at the Keystone joint venture at Lynn Lake, Man., was recently extended to March 31, 1993, from the end of 1992. The deadline is par…



LATIN AMERICA — Canyon prepares for writedowns

Asset writedowns totalling about US$14 million are expected to be released by Canyon Resources (NASDAQ) for its 1992 fourth quarter ended Dec. 31. The Colorado-based company said the writedowns reflec…


EDITORIAL PAGE — The gold market

In terms of economic cycles, 12 years is a long time to wait for a turnaround. Patience may be a virtue, but for gold bugs, the return of the yellow metal’s price to some form of respectability is lon…


NEWS ROUNDUP — CanTung amalgamation approved

Shareholders of Canada Tungsten Mining, Canamax Resources and Minerex Resources approved an amalgamation plan at special meetings held recently in Toronto. With court approval also in hand, the compan…


OBITUARY — Bruce Hurdle managed Cominco Potash

Renowned mining engineer Bruce Edgar Hurdle, who spent his entire career with Cominco Ltd. and its subsidiaries, died recently. He was 79. Born in Winnipeg, Hurdle grew up in Edmonton. Upon graduation…


Exall’s Roman purchases shares

The president of Exall Resources (TSE), Stephen Roman, recently increased his interest in the company to about 21.8% by way of a private placement. Roman bought 750,000 shares and received warrants en…


Arbor, Wealth projects returned

Several grassroots exploration prospects were returned to Wealth Resources (VSE) and Arbor Resources (VSE) after various joint venture partners failed to return significant mineralization from 1992 ex…


NEWS ROUNDUP — Adonos and Bellex amalgamating

The amalgamation of Adonos Resources (TSE) and Bellex Mining (VSE) has been approved by shareholders of both companies. The name of the amalgamated company, to be based in Vancouver, is ADEX Mining, a…


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