Steelworkers disturbed by mine deaths
Three recent mining deaths in Canada have prompted the United Steelworkers union to speak out against unsafe mining practices.Miner Jacques Frenette was killed at Noranda’s Brunswick mine near Bathurs…
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DIAMOND PAGE — Rex finds indicators in Mauritania
The most recent batch of soil samples from the Mauritanian diamond exploration properties of Rex Diamond (RXD-T) have shown significant counts of kimberlite indicator mineral.Indicators found include …
Verena strikes emeralds near Paraiso, Brazil
Exploring near the city of Paraiso in Brazil’s Tocantins state, Verena Minerals (VMCO-C) has found an emerald-bearing structure of possible commercial significance.Some of the rough emeralds bought fr…
LME WHSE LEVELS (February 23, 1998)
Metal stocks (in tonnes) held in London Metal Exchange warehouses at Feb.17/98 (change from Feb. 10 in brackets):MetalStock(tonnes)Change…
Silver Standard raises funds
Silver Standard Resources (SSO-V) has arranged a $3.35-million private placement consisting of 610,000 special warrants at $5.50 each. Each special warrant is exchangeable, without further payment, in…
SPOT PRICES (February 23, 1998)
Wednesday, February 18, 1998Price(US)Week’s ChangeGold*$297.80$1.15Silver*$ 6.72…
Western Copper gets financing
Canaccord Capital has arranged a $5-million financing for Western Copper Holdings (WTC-T), comprising 555,556 special warrants at $9 each.Each special warrant is exercisable for one share and one half…
PRODUCER & DEALER PRICES (February 23, 1998)
Aluminium: LME settlements US$1,442, alloy US$1,286 per tonne (Feb. 17/98).Antimony: Representative mid-market US$1,655 per tonne (Feb. 10/98).Bismuth: Representative mid-market US$3.65 per lb. (Feb. …
Melkior, partners intensify efforts
Results from geophysical work and trenching carried out in the Democratic Republic of Congo are adding momentum to the gold-copper-cobalt exploration initiative of partners Melkior Resources (MKR-M) a…
CORRECTION (February 23, 1998)
The article in our Feb. 16-22 issue concerning Semafo’s (SMF-T) Jean-Gobele gold project in Guinea should have statedthat the company now owns a 100% interest in the venture, having acquired Emerging …
Cambior boosts profit, production in 1997
Despite the weakness in gold prices during 1997, Cambior (CBJ-T) managed to boost its earnings, revenues and gold production for the year.The good news is partly due to the company’s far-sighted hedgi…
Meetings (February 23, 1998)
Feb. 27, Anglo-AndeanFeb. 27, Buffalo MinesFeb. 27, EQ ResourcesFeb. 27, FenwayFeb. 27, Golden RockFeb. 27, Goldrush Casino & MiningFeb. 27, GreenhopeFeb. 27, Madrona MiningFeb. 27, NoraFeb. 27, Pacif…