Golden Knight bid accepted in B.C.
A bid made by Golden Knight Resources (TSE) for a parcel of claims near Lindquist Lake in the Tweedsmuir recreational area has been accepted by the Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources in…
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Alberta Stock Exchange Louisiana moves up
As the North American exploration season approaches its peak, there was plenty of action to consider on the Alberta Exchange this week. Louisiana Mining, which has been active lately, gained 43 cents …
New company to market chromium-nickel alloy
A joint venture has been set up to develop and market corrosion resistant chromium-nickel alloys worldwide. The venture, to be called International Corrosion Protection Company (ICPC), was formed by I…
Manitoba Minerals busy on 51 bets
After spending a record $4 million on exploration last year, Manitoba Mineral Resources (MMR) hopes soon to reach a decision regarding development of the Farley Lake gold deposit near Lynn Lake, Man. …
Editorial Medals of bravery
There are few occupations where one relies on fellow workers in times of emergency to the same extent miners do. There are the everyday tasks done with the safety of others in mind and there are the f…
Force de-lists from VSE
Force Resources (COATS) has been de-listed from the Vancouver Stock Exchange after continued testing of samples from its Moapa Valley project in Nevada by independent laboratories failed to yield assa…
Metal Prices PRODUCER PRICES (July 17, 1989)
ALUMINUM: MW U.S. Market US83.50 cents – 85.50 cents per lb. (July 6, 1989). ANTIMONY: New York dealer 98 cents -$1.00(US) per lb. (June 22, 1989). BISMUTH: New York dealer $5.75-$5.85(US) per lb. (Ju…
Inco and Cambrian unite to solve skills shortage
One of mining’s biggest companies is teaming up with a Sudbury, Ont., community college in an effort to stem the growing shortage of skilled miners and mineral processing staff in northern Ontario. To…
Durga to buy mill
A letter of intent has been signed between Durga Resources (ASE) and a U.S. company giving Durga the right to buy a 100% interest in a 250-ton-per-day flotation mill in Nevada. The deal also includes …
Underground work at Tulsequah Chief
Since mobilizing a crew to the Tulsequah Chief project in northern British Columbia in early June, Cominco Ltd. (TSE) has rehabilitated 2,700 ft of track in the 5400-level prior to starting drifting. …
DVR plans to market low cost cyanide production process
A Vancouver- based company plans to market a scaled down version of an established process that could dramatically reduce cyanide costs for mining companies, especially those with heap leach operation…
Auto sector factor in projected growth in demand for zinc, lead
Consumption growth in both zinc and lead is predicted by an international securities firm, in part because of an expected increase in car production this year. In its Annual Review of the World Lead a…