Curragh completes US$130-m. issue
A US$130 million bond issue arranged by Curragh Resources (TSE) to offset debts associated with various projects, including the purchase of a 20% stake in a Spanish smelter, was completed recently. Th…
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METAL PRICES PRODUCER PRICES (October 22, 1990)
ALUMINUM: MW U.S. Market US84-86 cents per lb. (Oct. 11, 1990). ANTIMONY: New York dealer US80-83 cents per lb. (Sep. 6, 1990). BISMUTH: New York dealer US$2.80-2.90 per lb. (Sep. 13, 1990). CADMIUM: …
Miners form council to protect environment
Major companies involved in mining and metallurgy met recently in London, England, to initiate the formation of an international council on metals and the environment. The purpose is to promote enviro…
Adonos options Chilean property
An option agreement has been signed by Adonos Resources (VSE) with a Chilean company whereby Adonos may earn a 50% interest in a rutile-gold-copper property in the northern part of the South American …
EDITORIAL Narrower trading range for gold likely
Since Aug. 2 when Iraq invaded Kuwait, gold investors seem to have had a permanent look of puzzlement etched on their faces. Increasing political tensions and the threat of a major military confrontat…
Montreal firm supplies Placer’s new autoclave with oxygen
Montreal-based Canadian Liquid Air says it will build an on-site Vacuum Swing Adsorption (VSA) plant to supply oxygen to Placer Dome’s (TSE) new autoclave at the Campbell gold mill near Balmertown, On…
Rea Gold evaluating Kookaburra assets
Rea Gold (TSE) is carrying out a due diligence review of the mineral assets of Kookaburra Gold (VSE) as a first step in plans to acquire a controlling interest in the Australian- backed junior. Althou…
Dome mine’s fate hinges on union vote
Gold-producer Placer Dome (TSE) has put the fate of the 80-year-old Dome mine here in the hands of the United Steelworkers of America. On Oct. 11, the company delivered videotaped messages from Anthon…
Metals and Human Health: What Business Are We IN?
If you ask the chief executive of a large Canadian mining company what business he is in, he is likely to give you a funny look before replying, “Why, the mining business, of course.” If you ask him t…
PEOPLE SLOCAN DEVELOPMENT
George Scott and Robert Barbero appointed directors succeeding Arthur Clemiss and John Ivany who resigned.
Vinta cuts wide zones in Alaska
Drilling on the Illinois Creek project in the western interior of Alaska is returning wide intersections of gold mineralization. The property is owned by Vinta Exploration (VSE) which recently complet…
METAL PRICES FREE MARKET (October 22, 1990)
London Metal Exchange Spot closing prices in $US per tonne, except copper and lead (pounds sterling per tonne) Date October 16 October 15 October 12 October 11 October 10 Copper 1341-1343 1352-1353 13…