Venezuelans view vat leaching plant
A small Venezuelan mining delegation recently viewed the vat leaching technology developed by NovaGold Resources for the extraction of gold. Gerald McConnell, president of the Halifax, N.S.-based comp…
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Richmont reactivates old Camflo mill
After a brief hiatus following the closing of the Camflo mine, the Camflo mill is again producing gold from the ores of the Abitibi gold belt. Richmont Mines (TSE) bought the mill, near this small nor…
Mulroney joins Amer. Barrick board
Former prime minister Brian Mulroney has joined the board of directors of gold producer American Barrick Resources (TSE) and its major shareholder Horsham (TSE). The Barrick directorship is Mulroney’s…
Ramrod options Elmore property
An option deal with Consolidated Ramrod Gold (TSE) will provide funds for further work on the Elmore property of Atlanta Gold (TSE). Ramrod can earn a 51% interest in the Idaho property by spending US…
PRODUCER PRICES (November 22, 1993)
ALUMINUM: MW U.S. market US49.5-50.5 cents per lb. (Nov. 11, 1993). ANTIMONY: MW New York dealer US76-80 cents per lb. (June 10, 1993). BISMUTH: MW New York dealer US$2.35-2.65 per lb. (Sept. 23, 1993…
STOCK MARKETS — Markets bide time during diamond news lull
With limited news on both the gold and diamond fronts, western markets closed little-changed at the end of our reporting period (Nov. 16). The Vancouver Stock Exchange composite index edged up just ov…
COMMENTARY — Chile poses problems, but still attractive
As a member of the Canadian exploration fraternity and staunch supporter of mining in Canada, I often wondered why everyone was endeavoring to learn Spanish and heading for southern climes. Well, havi…
Golden News options Mexican copper company
Golden News Resources (VSE) has the right to acquire Minera Sanex, a Mexican copper company owned 51% by private individuals and 49% by Chutine Resources (VSE). Minera Sanex owns the San Antonio group…
LAST BUT NOT LEAST…Romeo and Juliet spark interest
Sampling at the Romeo and Juliet gold zones, near Baie Verte, Nfld., has returned high-grade values for NovaGold Resources (TSE). Grab samples from the property, 1,200 metres northwest of the Pine Cov…
LAST BUT NOT LEAST…Tri Origin completes holes at Lewis
Three holes totaling 1,765 metres have been completed on the Lewis Ponds polymetallic property in New South Wales, Australia. And additional drilling is planned. The holes were drilled to determine th…
Greenstone set to merge with Fischer-Watt Gold
Assets of Nevada-based Fischer-Watt Gold (NASDAQ) are being acquired by a wholly owned U.S. subsidiary of Greenstone Resources (TSE). Proposed is that four issued and outstanding shares of Fischer-Wat…
OBITUARY — Andy Horne; PEOPLE — MAZARIN MINING
Michael Cyr appointed president; Calude St-Jacques appointed vice-president.