Echo Bay develops historic gold producer
Like most projects being explored or developed in the Juneau gold belt of southeast Alaska, the Kensington gold project has historical roots going back before the turn of the century. At that time pro…
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BOOK BRIEFS (May 13, 1991)
The author gives a firsthand account of the Carlin gold discovery and the early exploration of the Carlin belt. Also given is current information on reserves and production. Carlin Trend History: Dis…
Vera Cruz stock jumps Hot holes from New Mexico
The share price of Vera Cruz Minerals (VSE) took a big jump after the company announced some impressive assay results from a reverse circulation drill program on its Vera Cruz project in south-central…
Porphyries lure explorationists to Quesnel trough
A resurgence of exploration activity focused on alkalic porphyry copper deposits in the Quesnel Trough of British Columbia is taking place. But this time the lure is for gold as well as copper. During…
Corona seeks share consolidation
Shareholders of Corona (TSE) will be asked to approve a proposed 1-for-2 consolidation of the company’s subordinate voting shares and common shares and a change in name to International Corona Resourc…
Revived Goldstream mine on verge of commissioning
The Goldstream mine should be ready for commissioning by mid-May, according to 50% owner and operator, Bethlehem Resources (TSE). Bethlehem President Henry Ewanchuk said he expected the startup to be …
Glamis debenture for working capital
Vancouver-based Glamis Gold (TSE) has entered into an agreement with Toronto investment firm Loewen, Ondaatje, McCutcheon & Co. relating to US$8-million worth of convertible debentures. Under the agre…
IOCC GOLD OPTIONS (May 06, 1991)
The New York closing gold price was $357.30 per oz. Last quotations for gold options traded in Montreal and Vancouver as provided at the close of trading each Tuesday by the Montreal Exchange. Total v…
PEOPLE CANNELLE EXPLORATIONS
Louis Duprat appointed president and director; Vern Langule appointed a director succeeding P. Cusano and J. McPherson who resigned.
Tintina, NSR plan joint work
An agreement to jointly explore property in English and Zavitz twps. in northeastern Ontario has been negotiated by Tintina Mines (TSE) and NSR Resources (TSE). Tintina optioned the property — compr…
Giegerich talks on problems of arctic mine development
Arctic mining, with its harsh climatic conditions and isolated lifestyle, presents immense difficulties to the mining companies that operate there and it takes special kinds of people to overcome them…
Curragh first quarter unaffected by strike at Faro mine
Striking employees at Curragh Resources’ (TSE) lead-zinc mine at Faro, Y.T., were recently issued with their first cheques since the strike began April 5. The 400 strikers, represented by the United S…