Murgor drilling continues
More assay results were released by Murgor Resources (VSE) from drilling on its gold property in Quebec’s Barry Twp.The junior reported results from seven holes of its second-phase, 8-hole program. Al…
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Coeur d’Alene, Echo Bay at odds over Kensington
A dispute has arisen between partners Coeur d’Alene Mines (NYSE) and Echo Bay Mines (AMEX) over their Kensington gold project in southeastern Alaska.Based on its understanding of the terms of the agre…
Study demonstrates competitive cost impact of SX-EW
The results of a new study by Behre Dolbear & Co. of Denver demonstrate the competitive cost impact of solvent extraction-electrowinning (SX-EW) mining operations.The consulting firm says the costing …
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR — Getting the facts straight
The Odds ‘n’ Sods article “Assembling the right team” by Stan Hunter (T.N.M., March 13/95) is a near duplicate of his article in your March 14, 1994, issue. Unfortunately, the latest article provides …
ODDS’N’SODS — Major Dunlop and Red Lake
A native of Toronto, Maj. C.J. Cunningham-Dunlop was one of Canada’s outstanding mine-finders. He was born on Sept. 16, 1873, the son of James Cunningham-Dunlop, a professor of Upper Canada College in…
Metal Prices — FREE MARKET (May 01, 1995)
London Metal ExchangeSpot closing prices in $US per tonneDateApr 25Apr 24Apr 21Apr 20Apr 19Copper2756-2757 2850-2851 2869-28702860-28612881-2882Lead605-606 629-630 628-629 601.5-602.5 596…
Royal Oak targets two Kemess projects
Although it recently transferred its head office from Vancouver to Kirkland, Wash., Royal Oak Mines (TSE) is once again casting its sights on Canada’s mountain province. In particular, it is seeking o…
Transpacific plans drilling program
Drilling is planned by Transpacific Resources (TSE) for a gold-copper property in the Kirkland Lake area of northeastern Ontario.Induced-polarization surveys in the northwestern part (Instant Creek) o…
Gold Funds (May 01, 1995)
Gold Funds as of Apr. 25BGRCentralNet Value$17.50$6.98Price$14.63$7.00Discount16.41%Premium0.3%Value$136,790,000$126,695,100…
Hemlo options play in northern Quebec
Toronto-listed Hemlo Gold Mines (TSE) can earn a half interest in the 77-claim Ligneris gold property, near Amos, Que., from joint owners Placer Dome (TSE) and La Societe d’exploration miniere Vior (M…
INVESTMENT COMMENTARY — Junior golds offer growth potential
With the price of gold floating between US$380 and $390 per oz., many investors are casting about for ways to maximize their return with a minimum of risk.One approach is to buy shares in companies th…
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR — Peru can count on its engineers
The United Nations survey that ranked Canada as having the highest quality of life in the world obviously did not include mining engineers, who can enjoy a higher quality of life in almost any other c…