Eskay drill results confirm grades
The latest drill results from the Eskay Creek project north of Stewart, B.C., include more impressive high-grade gold and silver assays from the 21B deposit where operator Calpine Resources (VSE) is c…
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Mining’s `Queen Bee’ has close call but still a driving force for
Had an interesting phone call recently from a petite, colorful and outstanding Canadian mining enthusiast the industry came very close to losing recently — Viola MacMillan. “Mort Brown,” she said. “I…
Steelworkers recruiting to make up lost ground
Some of Canada’s newest mines have been targeted by union organizers as the United Steelworkers of America attempts to replenish numbers lost through recent layoffs. Among them are the Holt-McDermott …
Cash shortage hits firms with mining operations in Brazil
Sweeping economic reforms and anti-inflation measures initiated last month by Brazil’s new president, Fernando Collor de Mello, have sent that country’s capital markets into a tailspin and caused a se…
Radisson sample yields 2,820 oz.
A bulk sample from the Duquesne mine project north of Rouyn- Noranda, Que., produced 2,820 oz. gold which sold for about $1.3 million, Radisson Mining Resources (ME) announced. Size of the sample, tre…
Golden Knight nets $2.5 million in ’89
For the year ended Dec. 31, Golden Knight Resources (TSE) reported net earnings of $2.5 million or 21 cents per share on revenue of $11.7 million. Revenue during the company’s first year of mining ope…
U.S. Report Battle Mountain boosts stake in Bolivian company
In a move that increases its interest from 33.33% to 51%, Battle Mountain Gold (NYSE) has gained control of the Bolivian gold mining company, Empresa Minera Inti Raymi. Battle Mountain had an option t…
NO HEADLINE (April 09, 1990)
TEXT: The American Mining Congress (AMC) criticizes the proposed convention on the regulation of Antarctic mineral resources activities, noting that it discourages private companies to search for ore…
Quebec Sturgeon tables placement
Quebec Sturgeon River Mines (TSE) says it has completed an $850,000 private placement of 10% convertible debentures. The company says interest on the debentures, due March 1, 1996, is payable semi-ann…
Toronto Stock Exchange Indices (April 09, 1990)
Apr. 3 Apr. 2 Mar. 30 Mar. 29 Mar. 28 HIGH LOW Composite “300” 3648.12 3612.20 3639.54 3665.87 3677.33 4009.47 3612.20 Metals & Minerals 3193.62 3117.38 3125.70 3176.61 3174.91 3453.05 2921.03 Integra…
Uranerz to continue work on kimberlites
Exploration on a kimberlite deposit in the Fort a la Corne region of Saskatchewan will begin in a few weeks. Several holes will be drilled on the most prospective of the seven diamond-bearing kimberli…
Spirit Lake preparing gold reserve estimate
A preliminary reserve estimate is expected soon from Spirit Lake Explorations (ME) for the company’s Edwards gold property, 37 miles northeast of Wawa, Ont. The claims are underlain by the same shear …