There are few, if any, occupations that expose individuals to such a variety of hazards as mineral exploration does. Several characteristics of the exploration sector in Western Canada are probably un…
During the week ended March 20 the fortunes of the U.S. dollar continued to dominate the gold market as international investors flock into the currency. The U.S. dollar rose over 100 basis points to c…
Toronto-based Agnico-Eagle Mines (TSE) was forced last year to count the cost of shutting down its silver mining operations in Cobalt, Ont. After swallowing a fourth-quarter writedown of $17.7 million…
Because of a boost in both the quantity and quality of reserves at the huge Windy Craggy massive sulphide deposit, owner Geddes Resources (TSE) is more confident than ever of a long life for its propo…
A series of transactions has enabled Goldbelt Mines (VSE) to increase substantially its land position in the Galore Creek camp, north of the Iskut River region in British Columbia. The company acquire…
At a meeting on Feb. 26, shareholders of Golden Tanager Resources (COATS) voted to change the company’s name to Registry Resources, and to consolidate its issued common shares on a 1-for-2 basis. The …
American Barrick Resources (TSE) appears to have lost a round in its legal battle with Utah-based Gold Standard (NASDAQ) because it didn’t file response papers on time with New York Supreme Court last…
A former chairman of Rio Algom (TSE) has resolved his legal differences with the company. George Albino brought a $10-million wrongful dismissal suit against Rio after being removed from office in 198…
The Arizona Department of Mines and Mineral Resources was very pleased to see that you used information included in our recent press release (T.N.M., Jan. 15/90). We were extremely disappointed, howev…
A Canadian unit of Homestake Mining (NYSE) has reached an agreement for the sale of a 60% interest in the Kutcho Creek property, 100 km east of Dease Lake, B.C., to American Reserve Mining (ME). The p…
A delegation from the Soviet Union visited Vancouver in early March to discuss mining industry opportunities that are becoming available in that country because of economic reforms under perestroika. …
The Raw Bean diamond project in Brazil will begin production this month, more than one month ahead of schedule and about 10% under budget, Glencairn Explorations (ASE) President Kerry Knoll announced …
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