EDITORIAL PAGE — Constitutional wrangling
The constitutional referendum is past but not forgotten. In the days following the vote, the economy seems destined to become the favored topic, but mark our words, the constitutional debate may be ta…
News
Lytton in the spotlight
An aggressive foray into diamond exploration in Canada’s North is providing a new focus for Lytton Minerals (TSE), which earlier this year was a semi-dormant junior with a stock price below a dime. Th…
NEWS ROUNDUP — Bridger proceeds with lawsuit
A lawsuit filed against Teck (TSE) by Bridger Resources (VSE) is proceeding in the Supreme Court of British Columbia at the examination-for-discovery stage. The statement of claims alleges that Teck a…
NEWS ROUNDUP — Champion Bear exploring property
Calgary-based junior Champion Bear Resources (ASE) has acquired a 100% interest in the Swimit gold prospect in McAree Twp., 25 miles east of Dryden, Ont. The property, with two patented and 143 unpate…
UN seminar
The United Nations Department of Economic and Social Development will host an international seminar Feb. 15-19, 1993, in Harare, Zimbabwe. The seminar is intended to produce guidelines for the develop…
PEOPLE — LAYFIELD RESOURCES (November 09, 1992)
Christopher Jennings appointed director.
PEOPLE — BOISE CREEK RESOURCES (November 09, 1992)
James Aikens appointed president; Bruce Allner appointed director.
Hycroft boosts Crofoot/Lewis reserves
A boost in reserves at the Crofoot/Lewis mine prompts owner Hycroft Resources & Development (VSE) to review the possibility of refitting the operation with newer and larger mobile equipment. Proven or…
Royal Oak boosts Giant mine’s output in third quarter
Royal Oak Mines’ (TSE) Giant gold mine outside Yellowknife, N.W.T., increased gold production during the third quarter of 1992 compared to the second quarter despite a bitter strike which began May 23…
GUEST COLUMN — Dispelling prophecies of doom
Mining activities here in Canada are in decline even while metal demand worldwide continues to grow because of the vital role mining products play in our daily lives. But our industry is still seen as…
STOCK MARKETS — Lytton soars to high of 80 cents on soil
Having discounted weeks ago a rejection of the Charlottetown Accord, eastern markets strengthened in the days after a majority of Canadians voted against the deal. Bolstered by the positive investor r…
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR — Spirit Lake frustrates shareholder
I am a highly frustrated shareholder of Spirit Lake Explorations and have followed the company since the 1960s. Management in June said an incline was being considered at a cost of $1.5 million to obt…