Mazarin negotiates graphite sales
An agreement covering the sales and distribution of graphite in central Europe has been announced by Societe d’Exploration Miniere Mazarin (ME). The junior is developing a flake graphite property near…
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IOCC GOLD OPTIONS (June 18, 1990)
Options Open Series Volume Last Interest Aug. 360 C 201 10.50 152 Aug. 370 C 154 6.00 369 Aug. 380 C 128 3.40 864 Aug. 400 C 250 1.00 1,838 Nov. 370 C 102 12.00 163 Nov. 380 C 127 8.00 311 Nov. 400 C …
Hendrick determined to change mining’s bad image
Improving mining’s public image will be the challenge Keith Hendrick faces as he steps in as chairman of the Mining Association of Canada this month. “Mining is the foundation of the Canadian economy….
Falconbridge seeks silica for Kidd Creek copper smelter
Companies with silica deposits or stock piles of silicious ore within 100 km of Timmins could find a market for that material at Falconbridge which is currently seeking silica to use as flux at its co…
Starrex maintains strong cash position
Last year’s closure of the Star Lake gold mine in northern Saskatchewan was reflected in the 1989 financial results of Starrex Mining (TSE). The company, which holds a 35% interest in the Star Lake mi…
Terra board shuffle, part of revival plan
As part of an attempt to recover from a $7.9-million loss in 1989 and a writedown in the value of a Mexican affiliate, Edmonton-based Terra Mines (TSE) recently announced some boardroom changes. Forme…
Storimin leaves Moss Lake in `good hands’
Recent results indicate that the Moss Lake project, 70 miles west of Thunder Bay, Ont., has the potential to become a large-tonnage, low- grade open pit gold-copper-silver operation. The project was o…
Anglesey completes feasibility study
By the third quarter of this year, Anglesey Mining (London Exchange) expects to have in hand a completed feasibility study for its 100% owned Parys Mountain polymetallic project in North Wales. .TAngl…
Hall of Fame seeks candidates
Now in its third year, The Canadian Mining Hall of Fame is again calling for nominations for induction at an upcoming banquet ceremony to be held in Toronto’s Royal York Hotel Jan. 7, 1991, when the s…
Field trip to Chile a success
A recent 17- day field trip to Chile hosted by the Geological Association of Canada has allowed Canadian explorationists the opportunity to make comparisons of Chilean copper and gold deposits to thos…
“Golden Triangle Fund” to raise $4 million (June 18, 1990)
Ten junior companies active in northwestern British Columbia have joined forces to raise about $4 million through the “Golden Triangle Fund” for their 1990 exploration activities. As the name suggests…
Australia`s mining industry urged to defend its role
By now a fair number of mining people have thumbed through the federal government’s booklet The Green Plan: A Framework for Discussion. Those whose literary appetite has been jaded by that document’s …