Natives seek increased participation in mining
A new association based in Rama, Ont., is promoting the desire of aboriginals to work with mining companies in exploration, mine development and resource management. The Canadian Aboriginal Minerals A…
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STOCK MARKETS — Venezuelan Goldfields benefits from
A frenzy of speculation centered around the Kilometre-88 region of Venezuela continued to stoke markets during the week ended Jan. 19. The Vancouver Stock Exchange composite index gained 18.72 points …
EDITORIAL PAGE — Less talk, more action
British Columbia Premier Michael Harcourt was to lead a delegation of business executives on a trade mission to Europe later this month. But one after another, the industry moguls bowed out with imagi…
Mine design conference set for Kingston in August
Speakers at the mine design conference Aug. 23-26 in Kingston, Ont., will represent mining interests from all over the world. The conference is part of Queen’s University’s centennial celebration. The…
Accidental deaths decline in U.S.
Preliminary government statistics show that the number of deaths in mining-related accidents last year declined in the U.S. to 98, an all-time low, from 114 in 1991, says the American Mining Congress….
TORONTO STOCK EXCHANGE INDICES (January 25, 1993)
Jan.19 Jan.18 Jan.15 Jan.14 Jan.13 High Low Composite”300″3288.08 3295.59 3306.58 3303.84 3298.29 4009.47 3009.91 Metals&Minerals 2760.05 2777.54 2764.64 2748.41 2747.17 3453.06 2502.63 Integrated Min…
Spot prices at a glance (January 25, 1993)
Week’s Price (US) Change Gold* $328.65 + $0.80 Silver* $ 3.69 + $0.02 Platinum* $358.50 + $1.90 Nickel** $ 2.63 – $0.09 Lead** $ 0.20 $0.00 Copper $ 1.00 – $0.01 Zinc $ 0.48 $0.00 Courtesy of Scotiaba…
Lysander buys BP interest
The withdrawal of BP Resources Canada from the Cat Mountain joint venture has enabled Lysander Gold (VSE) to increase to 100% its interest in the copper-gold prospect in north-central British Columbia…
Gold detectors are tested at Sixteen to One project
Various gold location technologies are being used and tested by the operators of the Original Sixteen to One mine in Sierra Cty., Calif. Original Sixteen to One Mine is offering the high-grade mine as…
Matagami workers reach agreement
The 225 unionized employees at Noranda’s (TSE) Matagami division in northern Quebec have voted 85% in favor of accepting a new collective agreement. Under the terms of the 3-year agreement which becam…
Tuina resumes operations
Following an extended shutdown, mining operations resumed in December at the Tuina operation in Chile owned 50% by International Mahogany (TSE). Mahogany and joint venture partner North Lily Mining (N…
Eldorado predicts increase in grade
Encouraged by results from infill drilling, Eldorado (VSE) predicts an increase in grade at the El Creston deposit, one of three known deposits on the La Colorada project near Hermosillo, Mexico. The …