Sparton deals Estrades interest to Lacana
Toronto-based Sparton Resources has agreed to option its 50% interest in a property in Estrades Twp., in northwestern Quebec, to Lacana Mining Corp. Golden Zone Development holds the remaining 50%. To…
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Inco Gold buys Esso’s interest in Red Lake claims
A purchase agreement with Esso Resources Canada has been completed by Inco Gold for all of Esso’s interest in the Red Lake claims in northwestern Ontario held by the Wilanour partnership (Wilanour Res…
Britannia Mines – Canada’s largest museum artifact
A heritage resource — what does it mean? To most people “heritage” means a birthright, a tradition, culture or characteristic inherited from the past. Why preserve the Britannia Mines, and specifical…
Coxheath plans Tangier production
Another gold property in Halifax Cty., N.S. will likely start pouring gold at a commercial rate July 1, 1988. Toronto-listed Coxheath Gold Holdings announced at its annual meeting in Halifax this week…
Breakwater has increased earnings
Breakwater Resources reported earnings of $4.2 million or 19 cents per share for the year ended Dec 31. This compares to earnings of $925,000 or 5 cents per share in 1986. “The substantial increase …
More gold found at Golden Terrace bet
Following some encouraging results at Golden Terrace’s Richardson Lake gold project northeast of Red Lake, Ont., the Toronto company is seeking a partner to finance the project to production. During a…
Queries Despite merger, Bethex shares have value
As holder of 100 Bethex Exploration shares, I notice that this company has not traded for some years. It is rumored that Bethex was absorbed by another company and new shares issued. Could you let me …
Atlantic Report Midas invades Nova Scotia
A relative newcomer to Nova Scotia gold action is Midas Minerals. President Karl Skobe has said that although the company is based in Toronto, its largest investor base is in the Sudbury area of Ontar…
Ashton options Freewest platinum property
Australian mining company Ashton Operations Inc., an affiliate of Ashton Mining Ltd., has acquired an option to earn an interest in claims held by Freewest Resources. Ashton can earn a 65% interest in…
Theresa bulk sampling by Duration, Locator
A bulk sampling program is scheduled to begin this month on the Theresa mine property, Duration Mines says. Affiliate company Locator Explorations is an equal partner in the property. Located south of…
Central banks’ gold holdings usually greatly undervalued
The significance of gold in the reserves held by central banks is often overlooked. This may be because these gold bullion holdings are often included in official statistics at artificially low valuat…
Sherritt Gordon
After reporting losses of $27.7 million in 1986, bad luck continues to plague Toronto-based Sherritt Gordon Mines. Almost as soon as the company had written off the money-losing Ruttan copper-zinc min…