SME speakers preview mineral industry’s future
More than 4,400 delegates attended the 1993 annual meeting and exhibit of the Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration hosted by this self-proclaimed “Biggest little city in the world.” Theme of…
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Placer releases resource estimates
In addition to previously announced ore reserves of 18.4 million oz., Placer Dome (TSE) estimates that it holds measured and indicated resources totalling 8.5 million oz. gold at its mines and 8.3 mil…
NEWS ROUNDUP — Sleeping Giant startup planned
The Sleeping Giant gold mine north of Amos, Que., is on schedule to recommence operations in May, Aurizon Mines (TSE) reports. The mine will operate at a monthly production rate of 14,350 tons from Ju…
GUEST COLUMN — If and what if no stone is unturned
Many a parent read to the child, decades ago, Kipling’s inspirational poem “If.” It set out an almost overwhelming list of admirable characteristics — clear thinking, self-confidence, honesty, creati…
Lakehead to study amethyst at Panorama
Color, grades and other facets of the Panorama amethyst mine at Thunder Bay, Ont., will be studied by Lakehead University over a 3-year period. The study, which includes gemstone marketing, involves O…
PDAC sets convention agenda
The agenda of this year’s annual convention of the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC), scheduled for March 28-31 in Toronto, will have an international flavor. Theme of the show a…
Call for papers (March 01, 1993)
An international conference on mining in Latin America will be held in Santiago, Chile, May 10-14, 1994, by The Institution of Mining and Metallurgy (IMM), with the Instituto de Ingenieros de Minas de…
Texas to host rock mechanics symposium
The First North American Rock Mechanics Symposium (NARMS) will be held at The University of Texas at Austin in Austin, Tex., June 1-3, 1994. The meeting is jointly sponsored by The U.S. National Commi…
EMR signs agreement with Mexico
Canada and Mexico recently signed an agreement to develop ties between the mineral industries in both countries. Under the new pact, Canadian and Mexican organizations can exchange experts and informa…
Hemlo Gold options Vega property
Toronto junior Vega Explorations (CDN) has optioned its gold property in Jacobson and Riggs twps., northeast of Wawa, Ont., to Hemlo Gold Mines (TSE). Under the terms of the agreement, Hemlo Gold can …
LATIN AMERICA ROUNDUP — Aurizon exploring La Reyna project
A $200,000 exploration program is under way at La Reyna project near Mazatlan, Mex., Aurizon Mines (TSE) reports. The work involves cutting grid lines, taking soil samples, mapping and re-logging of o…
Sherritt plans acquisition of additional energy assets
Alberta-based nickel refiner Sherritt Gordon (TSE) plans to acquire more natural gas assets this year after a show of strength with its recent acquisition of Canada Northwest Energy (CNW). “Most of ou…