Zinc demand, supply on rise in 1990
Global consumption of zinc is forecast to rise in 1990 as its supply, according to the International Lead and Zinc Study Group which recently staged its annual meeting in Austria. The organization’s p…
Articles by Northern Miner Staff
Parquet, Cache in option deal
An option has been granted by Parquet Resources (TSE) to Explorations Cache (ME) whereby the latter may acquire up to a 50% interest in the former’s Courville gold property, 30 km northeast of Val d’O…
First Toronto loss includes writedowns
Writedowns of certain assets contributed to a 9-month loss of $32.5 million ($2.53 per share) by First Toronto Mining (TSE), which has undergone a management change. For the same period last year, the…
Fancamp to explore Mattagami gold bet
Montreal-based Fancamp Resources (VSE) and privately owned partner Fort Rupert Resources are preparing to begin drilling early in 1990 at their jointly owned Lac Marcaut gold-silver property, 136 mile…
Spot prices at a glance (December 18, 1989)
Week’s Price (US) Change Gold* $417.10 +$15.05 Silver* $ 5.67 +$ 0.13 Platinum* $512.25 +$13.50 Nickel** $ 4.06 –$ 0.14 Lead** $ 0.33 +$ 0.01 …
People (December 18, 1989)
NUSPAR RESOURCES — Alex Burton appointed to the board of directors and named vice-president of operations.
New chairman of QSC named
A new chairman has been named for the Quebec Securities Commission. Paul Fortugno, 43, currently vice-chairman of the regulatory organization, will begin his 5-year term Jan 3. Fortugno will replace P…
Rouyn has revenues
Rouyn Mining Resources (TSE) generated revenue of $4.9 million for the year ended Aug 31. Earnings were $808,330 or 9 cents per share. There are no comparative results from prior years. The company’s…
Ontario’s annual mines symposium starts Dec 11
Ontario’s annual mines and minerals symposium is being held Dec 11-13 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. “The aim of the symposium is to allow participants to learn as much as possible about mine…
Tandem buys shares
Tandem Resources (ME) has purchased 1.37 million common shares of Ayrex Resources (ASE) for 20 cents per share. The transaction raises Tandem’s interest in the company to 56%.
Aurizon, Ezekiel await Val d’Or drill results
More results are expected by year-end from a 20,000-ft drilling program on Aurizon Mines’ (TSE) Connell Corner property adjacent to the Aur-Louvem base metal discovery near Val d’Or, Que. The property…
Backing the ruble with gold
The spirit of glasnost and perestroika transforming the political landscape of the USSR and Eastern Europe is already creating some fascinating opportunities for Canadian mining companies. The Sovie…