BOOKS IN REVIEW (February 03, 1992)
Energy World Analytical Yearbook, Australian Mineral Economics Proprietary Ltd., G.P.O. Box 3602, Sydney NSW 2001, Australia. 520 pages. US$1,450 (A$1,950). This recently published volume covers three…
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Metal Prices (February 03, 1992)
London Metal Exchange Spot closing prices in $US per tonne, except copper and lead (pounds sterling per tonne) Date Jan 28 Jan 27 Jan 24 Jan 23 Jan 22 Copper 1214-1215 1226-1227 1193-1194 1211-1212 11…
PROFILE (February 03, 1992)
Despite the economic slump, Dickenson Mines reported record improvements in earnings for the nine months ended Sept. 30, 1991: $6,217,000 (35 cents per share) compared with $2,591,000 (15 cents per sh…
Spot prices at a glance (February 03, 1992)
Week’s Price (US) Change Gold* $355.40 – $1.45 Silver* $ 4.16 – $0.10 Platinum* $346.50 + $6.75 Nickel** $ 3.48 – $0.09 Lead** $ 0.23 $0.00 Copper $ 0.99 + $0.02 Zinc $ 0.53 + $0.00 Courtesy of Scotia…
Minnova completes Izok Lake purchase
Toronto-based Minnova (TSE) recently completed the purchase from Falconbridge of a 100% interest in the Izok Lake and Hood River properties as well as a 60% stake in the Gondor property. Under a previ…
NEWS IN BRIEF (February 03, 1992)
Spectrum Gold Corp. (SGI.A:ME) has changed its name to Scarlett Minerals Inc. (SMI:ME) with a consolidation of capital on a 1-new-for-2- class-A-old-share basis.
Suntac hikes Polaris-Taku reserves
A recent independent geostatistical study boosted reserves for the Polaris-Taku deposit in northern British Columbia to 2.2 million tons grading 0.43 oz. gold per ton. Suntac Minerals (VSE) can earn a…
Speculation runs high on Cortez-Robertson
A recent gold discovery on the Cortez joint venture owned 60% by Placer Dome (TSE) helped push Coral Gold’s (VSE) share price to new highs on speculation the deposit may extend on to an adjoining prop…
New Eskay deal for Placer, Corona
The latest round of discussions between a tougher Placer Dome (TSE) and a more-willing-to-compromise International Corona (TSE) culminated in a new deal for development of the Eskay Creek deposit nort…
Cal Graphite, Takla settle litigation
An agreement to settle a lawsuit between Takla Star Resources (ASE) and Cal Graphite (VSE) has been reached, the companies report. However, Takla says it will continue its lawsuit against E.J. Blancha…
Royal Oak acquires Broulan
Vancouver-based Royal Oak Mines (TSE) recently purchased the interests of Belmoral Mines (TSE), Cabre Exploration (TSE) and Wrightbar Mines (ME) in 58 claims containing the former Broulan and Porcupin…
Active exploration scene at Quebec’s Benoit Twp.
Despite a claim dispute that still hangs over the area, Benoit Twp. in northwestern Quebec is poised for a second burst of exploration activity. Under a recently signed agreement with Freewest Resourc…