After four years of declining demand for molybdenum, the outlook for the rest of the 1990s is brighter for the metal, with developing economies, particularly in South East Asia, likely to show the hig…
In recent months, Metall Mining (TSE) has been re-evaluating its key holdings in light of a possible sale of its shares by parent company Metallgesellschaft (MG). And while an announcement on the sale…
A feasibility study has been commissioned for Orleans Resources’ (ME) St. Onge Twp. wollastonite property near Lac St. Jean, Que. The decision was made following the release of a prefeasibility study …
Having drilled a total of 4,618 metres in 53 holes, Northern Crown Mines (VSE) estimates the geological resource of its Guadalupe property in Mexico to be 4.75 million tonnes grading 1.53 grams gold p…
Toronto-listed International Platinum (IPC) has hired the U.S. geological and engineering firm of Behre Dolbear & Company as its independent technical consultant. Behre Dolbears’ initial assignment is…
In a quest to augment and upgrade gold reserves, Northfield Minerals (TSE) has embarked on a major program at its Cheminis mine near Larder Lake, Ont. The program, estimated to cost more than $1 milli…
The annual meeting of Venezuelan Goldfields (TSE) was a low-key affair, with little news conveyed about the junior’s properties in Venezuela’s Kilometre 88 district. So far, 20 holes have been drilled…
Montreal-listed partners Societe Miniere Ecudor and Ressources Dianor report that exploration will begin soon on their Adanac gold property near Rouyn-Noranda, Que. Geophysical surveys by 30%-owner Di…
During the recent Toronto ’94 show in Toronto, I was able to spend some time as a volunteer at the “Keep Mining in Canada” information display of the Mining Association of Canada (MAC). It was a pleas…
Timmins, Ont.-based Moneta Porcupine Mines (TSE) has agreed to acquire Wounded Bull Resources, a wholly owned subsidiary of Australian-based Pima Mining. Wounded Bull owns two gold properties in the U…
In South America, Chile played a leading role in attracting foreign mining companies, being the first to pass new laws which paved the way for foreign companies to explore for and develop mineral depo…
London Metal Exchange Spot closing prices in $US per tonne Date May 24 May 23 May 20 May 19 May 18 Copper 2296-2298 2278-2280 2223-2224 2246-2123 2202-2203 Lead 486.5-487.5 484.5-485.5 477-478 475-477…
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