PEOPLE — AKIKO GOLD (June 20, 1994)
Roland Ridler appointed director.
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MacDonald Mines signs agreement for two Cuban gold
The Cuban state-owned company Geominera S.A. and MacDonald Mines Exploration (CDN) will jointly develop two gold properties in the Caribbean country. The concessions, both of which are in Camaguey pro…
Spot prices at a glance (June 20, 1994)
Week’s Price (US) Change Gold* $383.50 + $1.60 Silver* $ 5.36 + $0.03 Platinum* $401.50 + $4.15 Nickel** $ 2.88 + $0.01 Lead** $ 0.24 + $0.01 Copper $ 1.08 + $0.02 Zinc $ 0.44 + $0.01 Courtesy of Scot…
AMC convention set for Phoenix
The American Mining Congress will stage its Mining Convention ’94 during Sept. 18-21 in Phoenix, Ariz. Session topics will focus on efforts to reform the Endangered Species Act, the status of “superfu…
COMMENTARY — Japan’s zinc-lead Toyoha mine a study of
Up on the island of Hokkaido, almost in the northern-most point of Japan, the Toyoha mine is in full swing. The zinc and lead mining operation is a study of extremes, especially during winter months a…
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR — Mineral processing deserves more
Covering a sizable range of issues from exploration to mining to markets, staff at The Northern Miner certainly grind out a trusty source for the ranks of the industry. Its depressing, though, that th…
Auction raises funds for gallery
An auction organized by the Walker Mineralogical Club raised more than $5,000, which will help finance construction of the Earth Sciences Gallery of the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto. Donating items…
Mine safety standards recognized
For the fifth consecutive year, Highland Valley Copper has won the John Ash Safety Award for having the best safety record for open-pit mines operating at more than a million man-hours per year. The l…
DIAMOND PAGE — Aber and Gitennes farming out land package in
A letter-of-intent agreement with Aber Resources (TSE) and Gitennes Exploration (ASE) provides Trade Winds Resources (VSE) the right to earn up to a 50% interest in the YK East diamond project near Ye…
TORONTO STOCK EXCHANGE INDICES (June 20, 1994)
— 1994 — June 14 June 13 June 10 June 9 June 8 High Low Composite”300″ 4198.57 4206.76 4210.51 4196.79 4201.26 4609.93 3518.31 Metals&Minerals 3761.68 3812.76 3770.71 3703.57 3653.62 3879.59 3273.56…
Cache releases Cuvier property results
Results from two drill programs indicate significant gold mineralization occurs on the Cuvier property near Chibougamau, Que. Last winter, Cache Explorations (ME) drilled 24 holes, which was preceded …
STOCK MARKETS — Separatism fears hit sour note on Bay St.
Fears over Quebec separation continued to exert downward pressure on money markets, with the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE) posting its sixth loss in the past seven days. The TSE 300 index dropped 8.19 …