Montreal Exchange Goldex- Ormico program
A softening gold price, the result of quieter times in the Persian Gulf, seemed to spur the stock market. The general market portfolio index, while still off, was down by only 3.5 points for the week …
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Noranda increases stake in Louvem
While negotiations continue between Societe Miniere Louvem (TSE) and Noranda Minerals over a major share purchase by the latter in Louvem, Noranda has gone ahead with a small stock acquisition. Norand…
Minnova tests new target on Chu Chua
For the past several years, Minnova (TSE) has been exploring the Chu Chua property not far from its 70% owned Samatosum polymetallic mine near Barriere, B.C. It has the right to earn a 50% interest in…
PDAC participates in national geoscience mapping program
Earlier this year, the Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) announced a series of program enhancements and new directions. Included was the proposed National Geoscience Mapping Program (NATMAP). The prog…
Development continuing at Francoeur mine despite mining halt
At Rouyn Mining Resources’ (TSE, ME) Francoeur mine, the focus has shifted from mining to reserve development. Mining was stopped in late June because it was too costly. According to President Jean-Gu…
FUTURES PRICES (September 10, 1990)
N.Y. Commodity Exchange Week’s High Low Close Change COPPER (HG) (in US cents per lb.) Sept 129.00 127.85 128.10 — 0.70 Oct 128.10 127.40 126.90 — 0.30 Nov — — 125.40 + 0.40 SILVER (in US cents pe…
Porgera ships first gold, raises production target
International mining company Placer Dome (TSE) recently made the first shipment of gold bullion to refiners from the newly commissioned 1,650- ton-per-day first-stage plant at the Porgera mine in Papu…
Cheni cuts down Lawyers’ reserves
This summer’s exploration program on the Lawyers property, owned by Cheni Gold Mines (TSE), has proved disappointing for the junior gold producer. The 100% owned Lawyers Mine is in the Toodoggone regi…
Timmins Nickel hits on Langmuir property
Recent drilling by Timmins Nickel (TSE) on the Langmuir No. 1 deposit, four miles east of the company’s Redstone mine, has intersected 3.44% nickel over a true width of 40 ft. The intersection came fr…
Total buys shares in junior affiliate
Open-market stock purchases by Total Resources (Canada) of Calgary have boosted the company’s holdings in Total Energold (TSE) to 72.5% of the latter’s outstanding shares. Total Resources, a wholly ow…
Golden Terrace Res. plans amalgamation
A new corporation, to be named Winchester Mining, is to be formed by the proposed amalgamation of Golden Terrace Resources (TSE) and privately owned Stan North Mining Corp. Terms of the agreement call…
Mining contractors form association to improve image
Representatives from 12 major mining contractors met recently in North Bay, Ont., and formed the Mining Contractors Association of Canada (MCAC). The delegates, from Ontario, Saskatchewan and Quebec, …