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Despite a well-fought campaign by industry to save the U.S. Bureau of Mines, the agency has been abolished by the Department of the Interior.For 85 years, the Bureau provided service in the fields of …

ALUMINUM: MW U.S. market US81.5 cents-82.5 cents per lb. (September 15, 1995).ANTIMONY: MW New York dealer US$2.30-2.50 per lb. (July 14, 1995).BISMUTH: MW New York dealer US$3.90-4.00 per lb. (Septem…

Western markets finished the report period ended Sept. 26 mixed, with the Vancouver Stock Exchange composite index down 1.37 at 860.11, while the resource index notched up 13.08 points to close at 1,3…

London Metal ExchangeSpot closing prices in $US per tonneDateSept. 26 Sept. 25Sept. 22Sept. 21Sept. 20Copper2946-2950 2935-29372924-29282942-29472910-2914Lead593.5-594.5 590-591596-597 602….

It has long been said that the best place to find a new mine is in the vicinity of an existing or past-producing one. Romarco Minerals (CDN) hopes to prove the adage correct by carrying out several ex…

Results from summer drilling by BYG Natural Resources (TSE) suggest that the former-producing Mount Nansen mine in the central Yukon has increased potential at depth.BYG has concentrated its activity …

Emerging Alberta Resources (EMA:VSE) has changed its name to Renfield Enterprises (RFD:VSE) on a 1-new-for-1-old-share basis.

William Lindqvist appointed vice-president of exploration; and Jack Thompson appointed president and chief operating officer.

Peter Steen appointed chairman.

Douglas Mason appointed president and chairman.

Bruce Purcell appointed director.