Caribgold happy with Cuban results
Toronto-based junior Caribgold Resources (TSE) is encouraged by results from initial field work on its five joint-venture properties in Cuba. Drilling is scheduled to begin soon at the Descanso-Melone…
Articles by Northern Miner Staff
Mexico opens up mining areas
The Mexican government opened up almost 13 million hectares of land last year in an effort to spur mineral exploration. This year, the Ministry of Energy, Mines and State Industry has already put up f…
Mining day at Quevillon
A “mining day” in Lebel-sur-Quevillon, Que., is planned for April 26 as part of Quebec’s Mining Week activities. The theme of the day will be “Lebel-sur-Quevillon, the new mining camp of Abitibi.” Mor…
Canada next diamond producer, De Beers director concedes
It would appear that the Northwest Territories diamond play finally has been accepted by industry giant De Beers Consolidated Mines. Speaking at a recent mining luncheon in Toronto, George Burne, a Lo…
OBITUARY — Eileen Malouf
A school teacher and member of the Women’s Association of Mining in Canada, Eileen Beatrice Malouf (nee Carmichael) has died. A native of Brownville Junction, Maine, she spent her early years with an …
Munera a panel speaker
The president of Minorco (USA), Gerald Munera, will present the mining industry’s perspective in a panel discussion May 2 on “the role of mining in a developed society” at the Toronto ’94 convention. …
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR — Eskay benefits belong at home
Canadian mining companies have been bemoaning the declining state of the industry in their country for the past few years. As a 20-plus-year employee of the industry, I have at times joined with them …
PEOPLE (March 21, 1994)
PACIFIC MARINER EXPLORATIONS — Larry McLean appointed director.
THE DIAMOND PAGE– Placer Dome to buy into Crater of Diamonds
An agreement with Texas Star Resources (TSE) sets the stage for Placer Dome (TSE) to participate in a diamond project in Arkansas. The latter’s U.S. subsidiary will enter a joint venture with Texas St…
METALS PRICES (March 21, 1994)
FREE MARKET London Metal Exchange Spot closing prices in $US per tonne Date Mar. 15 Mar. 14 Mar. 11 Mar. 10 Mar. 9 Lead 453-454 449.00-450.00 462.50-463.50 442.50-443.50 439-440 Zinc 929-930 930.50-93…
Economic unease affecting metals
Several events affecting investment and metals markets appear to have entered a new phase of intensity. Uneasiness in world financial markets is being felt in the metals sector, as investors begin to …
Uranium pact hurts Canadian producers
A recently approved agreement that will allow Russian uranium to enter the American marketplace could cost Canadian producers hundreds of millions of dollars in lost exports. However, Rita Mirwald, di…