Reserves on rise at Bronson Slope
A review of drilling data has resulted in higher reserves for the Bronson Slope gold-copper porphyry deposit on the Iskut River property in northwestern British Columbia. Based on a computerized polyg…
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Harmful policies taking toll on Canadian coal producers
Canadian coal operations cannot expect to become much more competitive than they are today, according to Michael Lipkewich, vice-president of mining for Teck (TSE). “I do not expect to see double-digi…
NEWS ROUNDUP — Seabright lawsuit concluded
The Seabright legal case has been concluded. The Australian owners of Westminer Canada have decided not to appeal to the Supreme Court of Canada. In January, the Nova Scotia Court of Appeal upheld a r…
Conference focus on Central Asia
Mining investment and trade opportunities in Central Asia will be the focus of a conference June 9-10 in Denver, Colo. Delegates from Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgystan and Tajikistan are scheduled to …
STOCK MARKETS — Market falls on fears of bank rate rise
Fears of a rise in the Bank of Canada rate and a subsequent 75-100-point increase in the chartered bank prime lending rate took their toll on Canadian markets during the week ended May 10. In response…
NEWS IN BRIEF (May 16, 1994)
City Resources (Canada) (CIZ:VSE) has changed its name to Misty Mountain Gold (MGL:VSE) on a share-for-share basis.
El Callao gold prospect — Teck, Kinross team in Venezuela
Within a year of acquiring several promising gold deposits in North America and Zimbabwe, Kinross Gold (TSE) has set its sights on Latin America. At the annual meeting in Toronto, the company announce…
Positive results in Privat Twp.
Drillers have uncovered gold and copper mineralization at a property near Amos, Que. Exploration Orbite (ME) intersected 40 sulphide-bearing sections, the thickness of which varies from a few feet to …
EDITORIAL PAGE — Lament for a province
In mid-1985, Ontario’s debt stood at $30 billion. Throughout the following five years of Liberal profligacy, despite a robust economy during most of that half-decade, the debt rose to $39.3 billion. (…
Investors, speculators give gold market a boost
In its latest annual survey of the gold market, Gold 1994, Gold Fields Mineral Services (GFMS) of London says “1993 will be remembered in the gold market chiefly for the resurgence of buying interest …
Ottawa pledges support for Canada’s mining sector
The federal government is determined to maintain a healthy mining industry within the context of sustainable development, Natural Resources Minister Anne McLellan told delegates at the recent Mineral …
COMMENTARY — Mexico’s Bolsa growing stronger
The Mexican Stock Exchange (Bolsa Mexicana de Valores), one of the fastest-growing stock markets in the world, celebrates its 100th anniversary this year. The Bolsa is already the largest of the world…