Dolphin encouraged by Cape Ray results
Recently winding up its 1988 exploration program at its Cape Ray gold project in southwestern Newfoundland because of climatic conditions was Dolphin Explorations (TSE). About 56,700 ft of core sample…
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Pegasus plans shareholder protection
The novel shareholder protection rights program adopted by Pegasus Gold Corp. (TSE) is designed to prevent “creeping takeovers and other coercive acquisition tactics,” the company says. The plan has b…
Higher base metals prices boost Westmin earnings
Higher base metal prices brightened the financial picture considerably for Westmin Resources (TSE) during the first nine months of 1988. The company reported net earnings of $16,066,000 or 9 per commo…
FINANCING (December 12, 1988)
ONTARIO Augmitto Expls. — final rec iss offer min 750,000 & max 2,000,000 @ $4 per Cl A spec sh to net min $2,760,000 & max $7,360,000. Dynalta Egy — final rec iss offer min 3,000 & max 10,000 @ $1,…
J.A.G. pondering on-site test mill
Encouraging results have been received by J.A.G. Mines (ME) from underground sampling of the Aubelle vein at the Belleterre property in northwestern Quebec. Average grade of the assays of 10 bulk samp…
Crown Resource Corp acquires Carlin bet
Crown Resource Corp. (NASDAQ) has optioned a 34,000-acre exploration property in the southern portion of the Carlin trend in Elko Cty., Nev. The property, which lies about six miles southeast of Newmo…
Joly’s output exceeds early expectations
Operating results from the Jolu gold mine during November have exceeded original expectations. Operated by Corona Corp. (TSE), the mine north of La Ronge, Sask., produced 5,266 oz of gold from ore gra…
Nova-Cogesco, MSV pursuing merger
Two Quebec-based junior companies are pursuing a merger, announcement of the move coming on the heels of a takeover proposal by a gold producer of one of the juniors. Nova-Cogesco Resources (TSE) says…
Editorial Who’s in charge here?
Politics can make for some very peculiar reasoning. Take, for example, our recent general election, won by the Progressive Conservatives with what appears to be a resounding majority — 169 of 295 sea…
Glimmer Resources plans more drilling on Barnet Twp. bet (December 12, 1988)
NSR Resources (TSE) has signed a letter of intent with Master Gold, a private company, which gives Master the right to earn an interest in three of five concessions held by NSR in Rouyn Twp., Que. Mas…
Spot prices at a glance (December 12, 1988)
Week’s Price (US) Change Gold (per oz) $425.35 +$ 4.05 Silver (per oz) $ 6.11 +$ .04 Platinum (per oz) $597.00 –$ 5.00 Copper (per lb) $ 1.64 +$ 0.10 Lead (pe…
Ateba sampling old Magnet mine workings
Underground mapping and sampling are currently under way on Ateba Mines’ (TSE) Magnet mine property, located 10 km west of Geraldton, Ont. A dewatering program, completed last month, has enabled acces…