Sutton negotiates property deal
Although details are veiled in secrecy, Sutton Resources (VSE) reports that it has signed a memorandum of understanding on a gold property outside North America. The property is subject to a legal cla…
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Dayton pursues merger proposals
Following the collapse of a funding deal with a Malaysian group for the Andacollo project earlier this year, Dayton Mining (TSE) has retained RBC Dominion Securities to assist in the evaluation of mer…
Roadbed machine under development
A machine for creating a smooth roadbed by grading the floor of a mine drift or ramp is being developed by Inco Ltd. and the Ontario mines ministry. A scarified roadbed is intended to offer low resist…
EDITORIAL PAGE — Short-sighted and mean-spirited
Last year, the British Columbia government was advised, by its own job protection commissioner, to participate in a plan designed to secure a long life for Cominco’s Trail smelter. The restructuring c…
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Minas Mineral group makes plans
About a year ago in The Northern Miner, the Minas Mineral group reported that large, sedex deposits of bedded iron carbonates and barite might be the proximal indicators for Irish-type, carbonate-host…
Dynatec winner of safety awards
Dynatec Mining has won a trophy for having the fewest compensable accidents in 1992 and subsidiary Dynatec Qumin has won for accident reduction. The awards were presented at the annual meeting of the …
More Green Plan funds for Mexico
The Canadian government is providing Mexico with an additional $1 million in Green Plan funding to improve environmental enforcement and monitoring. The environmental assistance program receives finan…
BOOKS IN BRIEF — Mineral discoveries
Case Histories of Mineral Discoveries — Volume 3, Porphyry Copper, Molybdenum, and Gold Deposits, Volcanogenic Deposits (Massive Sulfides), and Deposits in Layered Rock, edited by Victor Hollister. P…
More about diamonds (April 19, 1993)
Canadian companies are busy exploring for diamonds across the country: Northwest Territories A 950-line-kilometre survey will get under way in mid-April on the Hackett River property owned 54% by Comi…
Spot prices at a glance (April 19, 1993)
Price (US) Week’s Change Gold* $337.55 + $0.40 Silver* $ 3.90 + $0.11 Platinum* $362.00 + $1.40 Nickel** $ 2.70 – $0.03 Lead** $ 0.19 $0.00 Copper $ 0.90 – $0.02 Zinc $ 0.47 + $0.02 Courtesy of Scotia…
Athlone acquires Venezuelan ground
A 100% interest in a gold and diamond concession application in the Anacoco area of the Venezuelan state of Bolivar has been acquired by Athlone Resources (VSE). The rights for the 800-hectare propert…
Nominations are sought for Mining Hall of Fame
The board of directors of the Canadian Mining Hall of Fame has issued its yearly call for nominations that will lead to the induction of a new group of individuals early in 1994. Since its inception i…