Dolphin drilling Big Pond showing
Diamond drills are currently probing a new gold showing on Dolphin Explorations (TSE) Cape Ray property in southwestern Newfoundland. The gold showing, known as the Big Pond occurrence, is situated ab…
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Farquharson property optioned by Orcana
Toronto-based Orcana Resources (VSE) has optioned a group of 18 claims located about six miles east of the Val d’Or massive sulphide discovery currently being explored by Aur Resources (TSE) and Socie…
letters to the Editor Paymaster sparked concern for safety
Having read articles in The Northern Miner as to the Paymaster disaster when 16 miners plunged to their deaths when a cable broke and the safety dogs failed, I notice that various dates have been stat…
Toronto Stock Exchange Falconbridge, Corona keep mining sector hot
Mining activities continued to generate plenty of excitement on the Toronto Stock Exchange for another week. The Supreme Court of Canada handed down its landmark ruling on the LAC-Corona battle over t…
Queries Peterson certificates rich in history
I would appreciate knowing the history of a company called Peterson Cobalt Mines Ltd. I hold a stock certificate for 500 shares purchased back in 1928 for $1 per share. Also, please advise me regardin…
Jack McOuat honored
Dr Jack McOuat of Watts, Griffis and McOuat Ltd. has been named an officer of the Order of the Sons of Martha by the Association of Professional Engineers of Ontario. The honor is in recognition of Mc…
FINANCING (August 21, 1989)
VANCOUVER Couverden Point Res — gross proceeds rec $315,000 Ecstall Mng — 500,000 sold for gross $225,000 Goldnev Res — 2,600,000 sold for gross $2,730,000 Marina Expls — sold for gross $227,500 B…
Arizona mineral sands – big claims, little verification
What’s the world’s richest mineral deposit? Carlin, Hemlo or even the fabulous South African gold and platinum mines? How about the 24 million oz of gold in Misima near Papua New Guinea? According to …
Mine design congress
Queen’s University in Kingston, Ont., will host the International Congress on Mine Design Aug 23-26, 1993. The congress will cover all aspects of underground and open pit mines in both hard and soft r…
Metal Prices (August 21, 1989)
FREE MARKET London Metal Exchange Spot closing prices in $US per tonne, except copper and lead (pounds sterling per tonne) Date Aug 15 Aug 14 Aug 11 Aug 10 Aug 9 Copper 1752-175…
Market down on latest Louvicourt drill results (August 21, 1989)
Toronto mining analysts were at a loss this week to explain initial market reaction to the latest results from the Aur Resources (TSE), Societe Miniere Louvem (TSE) massive sulphide discovery east of …
IOCC GOLD OPTIONS (August 21, 1989)
Options Open SeriesVolumeLastInterest Aug 360 C 278 6.00 178 Nov 360 C 11417.002,097 Nov 370 C 8111.001,255 Nov 380 C 778 8.002,388 Nov 390 C 149 5.002,155 Nov 400 C 218 2.502,228 Nov 440 C …