Durham antimony closing in January
Low antimony prices have forced Dominion Explorers (TSE) to close its Durham antimony mine in New Brunswick. Employee layoff notices have been issued for a planned shutdown by the end of January, 1990…
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Meridian takes option on property adjacent to Beartrack gold
American Gold Resources, a private Houston-based company, has signed a joint venture agreement with Meridian Gold which gives Meridian the right to earn an interest in American Gold’s Arnett Creek pro…
Ketters ti the Editor Logan Drilling
I would like to point out an error which appeared in The Northern Miner (Dec 4/89). Please note that Logan Drilling, Stewiacke, N.S., was the contractor who provided drilling services for Antioch Reso…
McAvity still bullish on gold as Biron Bay connection shows (December 18, 1989)
Gold guru turned mine financier Ian McAvity is hoping that the recent upswing in the price of gold will revive his reputation as the man with the Midas touch. As president of Toronto-based mining fina…
Bank terminates gold loan on ERG’s tailings project
The struggling tailings treatment project of ERG Resources (TSE) at Timmins, Ont., is in financial hot water. An Australian bank has terminated the company’s gold loan agreement. ERG, 61.6% owned by P…
Open attitude
The more open attitude toward foreign investment in the Soviet Union provides some interesting opportunities, and where there are opportunities, you’ll find Canadian mining companies. One of Canada’s …
Bema’s Chilean deposit could be a big one
A drilling program has been completed on the Refugio gold-copper porphyry deposit 50% owned by Bema Gold (TSE). Bema is earning the 50% interest in the property from Cia Minera Refugio by funding expl…
Rouyn has revenues
Rouyn Mining Resources (TSE) generated revenue of $4.9 million for the year ended Aug 31. Earnings were $808,330 or 9 cents per share. There are no comparative results from prior years. The company’s…
New chairman of QSC named
A new chairman has been named for the Quebec Securities Commission. Paul Fortugno, 43, currently vice-chairman of the regulatory organization, will begin his 5-year term Jan 3. Fortugno will replace P…
People (December 18, 1989)
NUSPAR RESOURCES — Alex Burton appointed to the board of directors and named vice-president of operations.
Louphior in merger
An amalgamation between Louphior Exploration (ME) and a numbered company, 169457 Canada, has been announced. Shareholders of Louphior will receive one share of the new company in return for four old s…
Spot prices at a glance (December 18, 1989)
Week’s Price (US) Change Gold* $417.10 +$15.05 Silver* $ 5.67 +$ 0.13 Platinum* $512.25 +$13.50 Nickel** $ 4.06 –$ 0.14 Lead** $ 0.33 +$ 0.01 …