Royex and Mahogany gear for production
The Jolu gold property in northern Saskatchewan is head ing for production in 1989, with the operator of the project, Royex Gold Mining, currently making plans for a 450-ton-per-day mill. Toronto-base…
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Letters REFRESHINGLY UNRADICAL
I read with interest James Borland’s recent article on “Environ mental Detente” (November, 1987, issue). It was gratifying to see Roy Aitken, Ian Smyth, and Dave Morton man as signators of the joint t…
16Vista pleased with results on metallurgical test at Rio
Metallurgical tests completed on rock fron Vista Mines’ Rio property have returned encouraging results. Material sampled from the 225-ft level had a composite head grade of 0.24 oz gold per ton. Direc…
Vior and Sigma near completion of Ligneris deal
An option agreement under which Sigma Mines (Quebec) may acquire a 50% interest in the Ligneris gold property of Vior Inc. is nearing completion, Vior reports. The two companies signed the option agre…
Letters HELPING HAND RE: MACHINE
Doctor in your November, 1987 issue. I would like to bring to your attention that the story should have stated that partial funding of this project was made possible by a grant from the National Resea…
Books (February 01, 1988)
The Korean Mineral Market: Opportunities and Marketing Strategies for Canada by O. Yul Kwon. Monograph No 19, 177 pages, $15(C) plus 15% postage/handling. Queen’s University, Kingston, Ont. K7L 3N6. …
Maintenance THE EYES HAVE IT
Mechanical tests on hoist ropes are only an aid. Maintenance people should not rely solely on an instrument’s ability to detect broken wires, localized corrosion or other physical damage. Visual inspe…
Cominco testing two deposits at Kinsley
A second- phase drill program has been completed at the Kinsley Mountain property of Cominco Resources International in Nevada. U.S. Minerals Exploration is the company’s joint venture partner in the …
Goldbrook going underground on Wood Mountain project
Following the completion of an underground exploration program, Goldbrook Explorations hopes to have its Wood Mountain property in production by 1990. Located in the Gold Hill area, eight miles northw…
What’ New REDESIGNED DOZERS
John Deere has redesigned its compact crawler line and has introduced a new line of machine sizes. The all new 70-hp 450G, 80-hp 550G and 90-hp 650G dozers provide more quality and value than any of J…
Barrick, HSK option
American Barrick Resources has optioned the Muskasenda Lake gold property from HSK Minerals. The 231-claim property is located 26 miles south of Timmins, Ont. Barrick can earn a 50% interest by spendi…
Giant Bay plans acquisition of TRennessee group
Concerned about near-term cash flow from its bioleaching division, Vancouver- based Giant Bay Resources has concluded a memorandum of agreement to acquire the Banco group of companies of Nashville, Te…