Kookaburra reviews Longshot assays
Drilling on the Longshot Ridge copper oxide project owned by Kookaburra Gold (VSE) was recently completed with assays for four of 10 holes released. Rennie Blair, president, said the company drilled o…
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Merger proceeds smoothly between Homestake, Corona
The proposed merger between Homestake Mining (NYSE) and International Corona (TSE) is moving steadily toward completion, Corona President Peter Steen told shareholders at the company’s recent (and pos…
Beaufield acquires claims near Benoit
In return for $13,000 and 500,000 shares, Beaufield Resources (TSE) has acquired a 75% interest in three claim groups in Wilson, Verneuil and Ralleau twps., east of Quevillon, Que. Totalling 117 claim…
METAL PRICES (May 11, 1992)
London Metal Exchange Spot closing prices in $US per tonne, except copper and lead (pounds sterling per tonne) Date May 5 May 4 May 1 Apr 30 Apr 29 Copper 1231-1232 NA 1233-1234 1242-1243 1245-1246 Le…
Royal Oak to reopen Hope Brook with government loans,
The recent acquisition of the Hope Brook gold mine in southwestern Newfoundland means Peggy Witte will probably end 1992 with more frequent flyer miles than any other Canadian mining executive. The ha…
Equity’s unbroken string of profits intact despite dwindling
With reserves at its open pit silver mine near Houston, B.C., expected to be depleted this summer, Equity Silver Mines (TSE) is left reviewing its future. The mine originally opened in the third quart…
Gateway settles $450,000 debt
Gateway Uranium Mines (CDN) has issued 750,000 common shares to its creditors in order to settle a $450,000 debt. Gateway also reports that Vance White and Peter Vamos have resigned from the company’s…
Minefinders royalty
Minefinders Corporation (TSE) says it expects to receive royalties from a 2% net smelter return on the Dubuisson East property in Val d’Or, Que., as a result of Western Quebec Mines’ decision to proce…
Ontario budget draws praise
By recognizing mining as a significant contributor to the province’s economy, the new Ontario budget has drawn a favorable response from industry representatives. While operators have been guaranteed …
NEWS ROUNDUP (May 11, 1992)
Recent drilling on the Higgins property in New Hampshire has outlined a low-grade sulphide deposit at least 700 ft. in length and 600 ft. in true width, says Morgain Minerals (VSE). Holes 92-5 to 92-1…
M.I.M. bidding to reduce costs
Integrated Australian metal producer M.I.M. Holdings is slashing costs and introducing new technology in a bid to cope with the slump in metal prices, says Chief Executive Officer Norman Fussell. In a…
Tandem, N.A.R. alter sale price
Separate transactions involving Toronto-based affiliates Tandem Resources (ME) and North American Rare Metals (ME) have been altered slightly to comply with regulatory requirements. In the first trans…