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SOQUEM options Canspar property

SOQUEM, the Quebec government’s mineral exploration company, has acquired the right to earn a 50% interest in Canspar Resources’ (ME) Portage du Fort dolomite property north of Hull, Que. The 14-claim…


Writeoffs deepen Total Energold loss

A writedown of $20.5 million helped push Total Energold (TSE) further into the red for the year ended Dec. 31. Total Energold recorded a loss of $28.1 million for the year on revenues of $46.9 million…


Cameco drops Marlin option

After completing a 5-hole drill program, Cameco has dropped its option on a gold property owned by Golden Marlin Resources (VSE) near Yellowknife, N.W.T. Cameco had the right to earn a 51% interest in…




Alberta Stock Exchange Gold stocks fade

During the report period ended March 19, the price of gold bullion remained in the doldrums at around US$364 per oz., causing several speculative mining stocks to drift lower amid lacklustre trading. …


China plans new copper smelter

A new 100,000-tonne-per-year copper smelter, to cost US$150-200 million, is being planned for China by CNNC Shanghai Smelter, the Cable and Wire Group of Shanghai, and Philipp and Lion, the publicatio…




Placer plans for base metals

Since taking over the helm of Placer Dome (TSE) in 1988, Anthony (Tony) Petrina has overseen a flurry of mine-making that has enabled the international company to reach a gold production target of 1.4…


Brenda Mines seeks new ventures

For the year ended Dec. 31, Brenda recorded a loss of $1.5 million on revenues of $26.8 million. Brenda Mines (TSE) 3 months ended Dec. 31 1990 1989 Revenue $3,810 $11,260 Net earnings (loss) 140 (3,9…


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