Since its founding in 1842, the Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) has been recognized for its innovation in creating new methods and technology, and adapting existing technology, in the field of geosc…
The Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) has released on CD-ROM a new geological map (Open File 2559) and an integrated collection of geoscience data (Open File 2743), including both geological and geoph…
A workshop entitled “Structural Geology for Exploration and Mining Geologists” is planned for May 29-June 4 at Queen’s University, Kingston, Ont. The course, sponsored by QMinEx, will review methods u…
A public debate on May 19 at the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) in Toronto will assess the way mining relates to the environment. Members of the mining community, environmental groups and academia will ai…
The Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) is keeping a database which lists students who are seeking either summer jobs or permanent positions in mining. On file at the PDAC office i…
Exploration in Saskatchewan is turning up a few more diamonds for partners War Eagle Mining (VSE) and Great Western Gold (VSE). Although results to date are low in comparison with those reported from …
Both the Vancouver Stock Exchange resource and composite indexes drifted sideways over the week ended May 3. The composite index edged down 4.56 points to 1,075.52 while the resource index managed a 2…
— 1994 — May 3 May 2 Apr 29 Apr 28 Apr 27 High Low Composite”300″ 4283.61 4282.33 4267.12 4270.78 4287.77 4609.93 3518.31 Metals&Minerals 3553.38 3573.85 3479.64 3482.25 3505.81 3879.59 3273.56 Inte…
A new 14-month high in the Bank of Canada rate appears to have put a damper on eastern financial markets. On May 3, the rate jumped by 20 basis points to 6.27%, the highest level since February of las…
London Metal Exchange Spot closing prices in $US per tonne Date May 3 May 2 April 29 April 28 April 27 Copper 1947-1948 N/A 1936.5-1937.5 1913.5-1914.5 1895.5-1896.5 Lead 457-458 N/A 454-455 452.5-453…
Under an agreement with Minera Australiana Cia, Toronto-listed Black Swan Gold Mines can acquire a half interest in the Zaruma property in southwestern Ecuador. Between 1892 and 1950, South American D…
Higher potash sales and a weaker Canadian dollar helped Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan (TSE) record net income of $10.1 million for the first quarter, compared with $8 million for the same period last y…
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