Accident at Lawyers mine
A mining accident at the Lawyers gold-silver mine in the Toodoggone District of British Columbia resulted in the death of Ken Brown, a geologist employed by the mine’s owner, Cheni Gold Mines. He was …
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Ferroalloy meeting
Metals Week’s annual Ferroalloy Conference will be held 0ct. 25-26 in Tucson, Ariz. The conference will focus on the market’s new harsh realities and will highlight the nickel, tungsten and molybdenum…
Archives a valuable repository of geological documents and maps (June 18, 1990)
In any type of commercial geological investigation, it is always important to know “who” and “what” has gone before. In most cases, this is perceived as reviewing the company, corporate or agency file…
INSIDE Base metal plays
Aur Resources’ base metal discovery in Quebec’s Louvicourt Twp. is one of the hottest prospects in the country, but there are several other juniors that have base metal projects on the go. Investors s…
Echo Bay poised for turnaround
Misinterpretation of reserves at the McCoy/ Cove mine and again at the Magino and Magnacon mines has cost Echo Bay Mines (TSE) millions of dollars. In 1989, Echo Bay’s per-share earnings dropped to 16…
Program for McConnell Creek property
A drilling and trenching program is set to begin at the McConnell Creek property under option to Placer Dome (TSE) from Gerle Gold (VSE). Placer spent $600,000 on the property last year and can earn a…
Cameco, partner open Jasper mine
The new Jasper mine, 87 miles north of La Ronge, Sask., poured its first gold bar at an official opening ceremony on June 7. The mine is owned 80% by Cameco (operator), and 20% by Shore Gold Fund (ASE…
Corona secures ground near Nickel Plate mine
In a complex series of transactions, Corona (TSE) has secured ownership of claims it considers strategic to the operation and longevity of its Nickel Plate gold mine near Hedley, B.C. Based on a recen…
Vancouver Stock Exchange Trading buoyed by Eskay play
Up until the week ended June 12, gold’s dismal performance wasn’t putting much of a damper on trading activity on the Vancouver Stock Exchange. In fact, recent increases in both volume and value of sh…
Westmin secures deal with Tenajon
A formal agreement for the development of the SB gold-silver property near Stewart, B.C., was recently announced by Westmin Mines (TSE) and Tenajon Resources (VSE). Under its terms, Westmin can earn a…
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Week’s Price (US) Change Gold* $353.00 — $6.80 Silver* $4.99 — $0.10 Platinum* $484.40 — $7.35 Nickel** $3.79 + $0.14 Lead** $0.37 — $0.00 Copper- $1.16 — $0.03 Zinc $0.76 — $0.03 Courtesy of Sc…
Galactic adds new blood, Friedland steps back
After a decade as the driving force behind Galactic Resources (TSE), Robert Friedland has stepped aside as president and chief executive officer to turn over the helm of the company to a management te…