Before the discovery of the Voisey’s Bay deposit in Labrador, nickel was not a common exploration target of junior companies. Now it appears to be one of the most sought-after metals in the world, wit…
Wednesday, July 3, 1996Week’sPrice (US)ChangeGold*$382.50- $1.50…
MSV Resources (MSV-T) will advance development of its Corner Bay and Copper Rand projects in Quebec’s Chibougamau camp.Work at the producing Copper Rand mine will involve exploring three mineralized h…
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An agreement between Azco Mining (AZC-T) and Phelps Dodge (PD-N) will allow for exploration of the Suaqui Verde copper deposit in Mexico’s Sonora state.Phelps Dodge can earn a 70% interest in a joint-…
Ongoing drilling at Goldcorp’s (G-T) mine in Red Lake, Ont., has outlined an additional resource of 300,000 oz. in the lower levels.Drilling has been concentrated on extending the known mineralized zo…
Shareholders have approved the merger of American Resource (AREE-Q) and Rea Gold (REO-T), paving the way for the creation of a new, mid-tier gold producer.James Hogan, now chairman (formerly president…
Shareholders of Eldorado Gold (ELD-T) and exploration affiliate HRC Development (HDC-V) have approved an equity-for-asset swap with Gencor, a South African-based international mining conglomerate.Eldo…
The Aunor gold mine, situated four miles from Timmins, Ont., and nestled between two medium-sized producing mines, attracted many job applicants when the 600-ton-per-day mill started up in January 194…
The author is mayor of the district of Tumbler Ridge, B.C. This letter was sent to every mayor in British Columbia in support of that province’s Mining Week, which ran May 13-19. At the request of Kee…
Scotland will soon join the ranks of gold producers, as Caledonia Mining (CAL-T) prepares to cut the ribbon on its US$11-million Cononish underground gold mine.Situated near the town of Tyndrum in the…
ALUMINIUM: LME settlement US$1,471 per tonne (July 3, 1996).ANTIMONY: Composite free market, US$2,875 per tonne (July 2, 1996).BISMUTH: Composite free market US$3.54 per lb. (June 28, 1996).CADMIUM: C…
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