Mining supports BC hospital
The mining community of British Columbia has donated $700,000 to the renovation of a facility dedicated to treating children with heart problems.
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Toxic press
In 1997, a 14-year-old Idaho high-school student, Nathan Zohner, did a memorable science-fair project entitled “How Gullible Are We?” — a survey of 50 high-school students asking for their opinions on dihydrogen monoxide. One recognized the chemi…
Tin demand outpacing supply
In 2004, tin performed the best of the six base metals traded on the London Metal Exchange. Prices increased by almost 150% between August 2002 and May 2004, according to a report by London-based Roskill.
Suppliers Roundup (January 24, 2005)
Cabo gets Mexico drilling contract…
Exchange Rates (January 24, 2005)
CANADIAN/U.S. EXCHANGE (Bank of Canada noon rate)…
Measuring moisture in ore
Following successful trials, commercial manufacture is the next step for new technologies that measure bulk ore’s moisture content on conveyor belts and the particle size of solids in transported mineral slurries.
Quebrada del Diablo is a potential moneymaker
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Tiberon pins down costs at Nui Phao
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Constellation cuts high-grade zinc, copper
Goldcorp board spurns Glamis bid
Management of Goldcorp (G-T) has recommended that shareholders approve the company’s bid for Wheaton River Minerals…
Lundin goes for the rest of North Atlantic
Vancouver – Lundin Mining is offering to purchase the shares in North Atlantic Natural Resources it does not alread…
Far West expands Candelaria copper zones (January 21, 2005)
Vancouver – The remainder of Far West Mining’s (FWM-V) 2004 drill results from its joint-ventured Candelaria projec…