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PROFILE (September 23, 1991)

As most miners have shelved their exploration plans during this recession, Crown Resources remains steadfast in its search for gold. Rain or shine, field geologists, who hold stock options in the comp…


Montreal Exchange (September 23, 1991)

The mining and minerals index declined by more than 13 points and the market portfolio moved ahead by about a half-point during the week ended Sept. 17. Daily trading volumes were generally in the 4-m…


BP Canada plans sale of mining assets soon

Following in the footsteps of other oil and gas giants, BP Canada says it’s ready to sell its mining interests. “Selling the mining division reflects the realities faced by the natural resources indus…


Hedging program proves profitable for Royal Oak

Vancouver-based Royal Oak Mines (TSE) has collapsed its gold hedging program in order to pay down long-term debt. As of June 30, Royal Oak had hedged 100,000 oz. of gold at an average delivery date pr…


WAMIC `fiesta’ raises funds for bursaries, charity

Sunny weather and higher than normal attendance helped the Women’s Association of the Mining Industry of Canada raise funds for bursaries, scholarships and charities at its annual picnic Sept. 7. “It …


Noranda pulls good hole at Goz near Eskay Creek

Recent drilling by a unit of Noranda (TSE) on the Goz-RDN property returned a 38.05-ft. intersection grading 0.7 oz. gold per ton from 154.2-192.25 ft., plus minor values in silver, copper, lead and z…


Wheaton acquires Skukum project

Toronto-based Wheaton River Minerals (TSE) says it intends to start a feasibility study at the Skukum Creek gold and silver property near Whitehorse, Y.T., after acquiring the project from Omni Resour…


Drilling starts at Prime project

Drilling commenced recently at the Eisler Lake, Sask., gold property optioned by Calgary-based partners Leeward Capital (VSE) and American Ore (ASE) from Prime Resources (VSE). Leeward says it is plan…


Montanore adit reaches 11,330 ft.

A 15,000 ft. adit being driven into the core of the Montanore deposit from outside of Montana’s Cabinet Mountains wilderness area has reached 11,330 ft. The project is a 45-55 joint venture between Ja…


Correction (September 16, 1991)

Contrary to an earlier report (T.N.M., Sept. 9/91), the 70,000 ft. of drilling done on the Loma de Hierro nickel deposit, 50% owned by Jordex Resources (VSE), in Venezuela was performed by a ministry …


New owners for BLM Mines

The controlling shareholder of United Keno Hill Mines (TSE), BLM Mines, has acquired new owners. Romith Investments and Stephen Powell have each acquired, directly or indirectly, 50% of the issued and…


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