Pacific Talc bulk sample
Already mid- way through a feasibility program, Pacific Talc (VSE) is hoping to become British Columbia’s only producer of industrial talc products. The company has mineral rights to a large, proven t…
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Inco team wins award
A team of scientists from Inco Ltd. who developed an innovative process to destroy cyanide in industrial effluents has been awarded an industrial technical achievement award. The 7-member team from In…
Dispute has Louvem unsure about effect of Aur discovery
An attempt by Societe Miniere Louvem (TSE) to obtain an out-of-court settlement with Aur Resources (TSE) over a disputed massive sulphide discovery east of Val d’Or, Que., was discussed at the recent …
Vancouver Stock Exchange Mishibishu claims dominate trading
Signs that gold prices are on an upward trend provided some encouragement for investors and brokers during the past week. While trading still remains generally sluggish, many expect that if gold price…
X-Cal Res. arranges private placement
A private placement involving 638,298 common shares of X-Cal Resources (TSE) at 47 cents per share has been arranged with two European financial institutions, X-Cal reports. Proceeds from the $300,00…
Metals Prices FUTURES PRICES (July 03, 1989)
N.Y. Commodity Exchange Week’s High Low Close Change COPPER (in US cents per lb.) Jul108.50 106.60 107.20 — 8.80 Sep106.90 105.50 106.00 — 7.55 Dec104.00 102.90 1…
FADING ROYALTY?
Buffeted by market conditions and copper prices, copper mining on Quebe c’s Gaspe Peninsula has had ups and downs over the years. One of the bleaker periods in the history of Gaspe Mines, Noranda Mine…
50 Years Ago VOLATILITY IN EUROPE AFFECTING COPPER PRICES
No one wishes a war, certainly not Canadians. But it would be folly, in any appraisal of the present situation, to ignore how developments in Europe (namely, preparations for another crisis) might aff…
50 Years Ago HUDSON BAY MINING BOOSTS PRODUCTION BY 500 TONS A DAY
By the adding of a third converter, and by dint of new efficiencies throughout the plant, Hudson Bay Mining & Smelting will raise its capacity to about 5,200 from the present 4,700 tons a day. This 50…
SHOTCRETING REBOUNDS
Shotcrete is making a comeback in Canada. After it was introduced into the Craigmont mine in British Columbia in 1966, it gained the notorious reputation of being the lowest-paying job in a mine. But …
50 Years Ago WILL EUROPE REPEAT COPPER ORDERS?
The Northern Miner now can confirm its June 6 report regarding the sale of copper by U.S. producers to a foreign government (namely, France) for immediate delivery. However, the amount delivered was 5…
Managing STAGES OF DEVELOPMENT
Management spends so little of Mits time in managing people, Mand it seems the more senior the manager, the less time he or she spends on this all-important matter. Mine planning, corporate planning, …