Teck to mine Comet-Davenport
Teck Corp. (TSE) plans to mine the Comet- Davenport property near its Afton copper mine at Kamloops, B.C. Three Vancouver-listed companies: Comet Industries, Davenport Industries and Initial Develope…
1988
Books Mining Review
The 1988 edition of the Mining Annual Review is now available. This internationally known and respected publication offers information on metals and minerals, technical progress reports on mineral exp…
Geraldton pleased with trench results
Trenching by Geraldton Longlac Gold Mines (COATS) has produced encouraging gold values. A mineralized zone was trenched along 80 ft of strike yielding assays up to 0.24 oz gold per ton across 6.5 ft. …
New Pacer Dome appointment signals emphasis on mining
Placer Dome Inc. (TSE) has re-affirmed its commitment to focus on gold mining by appointing Anthony Petrina as the company’s new president and chief operating officer. A former hard rock miner from Su…
Vancouver Stock Exchange Gold takes an “ugly” dive
Gold’s recent dip below $400 was described as “ugly” by one VSE broker, “because it’s gold that drives our market.” Although current thinking is that the market has bottomed out, there is no shortage …
Huntington drilling yields gold values at Brett project
Four more holes have been reported by Huntington Resources (VSE) from its Brett property near Vernon, B.C., the subject of an option agreement with Corona Corp. (TSE). All of the holes returned encour…
Galactic earnings drop
A delay in the start of the 1988 mining season and debenture issue costs totalling $1.932 million(US) led to a seasonal second quarter loss of $4.348 million for Galactic Resources (TSE), up considera…
Fischer-Watt drills Delamar property
A 5,000-ft exploratory drilling program has been completed by Fischer-Watt Gold Company on its Delamar property in Lincoln Cty., Nev. The company controls 144 claims in the district with six identifie…
Editorial One of those Years
It’s been one of those years. Two steps forward and one step back. Nothing’s come easily. It’s been tough. With 1987 ending on a sour enough note, 1988 started as a struggle to claw back from the Oc…
Aur to hang onto its cash despite $8 million gold loan
In a bid to keep its healthy balance sheet intact, Toronto-based Aur Resources (TSE) has made arrangements with The Chase Manhattan Bank of Canada for an $8 million gold loan. The company is attemptin…
MVP buying shares in NovaGold Res.
Recently subscribing for $500,000 worth of common shares of NovaGold Resources (TSE) was MVP Capital (TSE), a resource sector investment company based in Toronto. Purchase of the shares is subject to …
Metal Prices (September 26, 1988)
FREE MARKET London Metal Exchange Spot closing prices in Pound Sterling per tonne, except zinc and nickel ($US per tonne) Date Sept 20 Sept 19 Sept 16 Sept 15 Sept 14 Copper 1475…