McMaster geologists to study earth’s crust
Geologists from McMaster University in Hamilton have been awarded a $112,000 grant to study the earth’s crust near Kapuskasing, Ont. The research team, led by Professor Dennis Shaw, will explore the u…
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`89 building start possible Musselwhite could cost $100m
The Musselwhite brothers’ dream of seeing a gold mine developed at Opapimiskan Lake in northwestern Ontario could become a reality later this year when Placer Dome Inc. (TSE) announces the results of …
FINANCING (May 22, 1989)
VANCOUVER Brooklyn Res Inc — gross proceeds rec $250,000. Fair Harbour Mng — gross proceeds rec $280,000. Athabaska Gold Res — opt exerc on 250,000 @ 52 cents per sh. Glider Devel Inc — 600,000 s…
`Glasnost’ brings Polish mine, VSE junior together
The new spirit of glasnost sweeping Poland has set the stage for an agreement between that country’s largest copper mining and smelting organization and a Vancouver-based junior mining company. The re…
Montreal Exchange: Market advances
The market took a turn for the better this week with both the market portfolio and mining and minerals index posting broad advances, more than 65 pts and almost 62 pts, respectively. Volume was light-…
Drillers need to cut lost-time injuries says MAPAO director
The diamond drillers’ job is seen as a high risk occupation and unless the industry does something to improve that image, government may step in with increased regulation to reduce the rate of lost-ti…
Metal Prices PRODUCER PRICES (May 22, 1989)
ALUMINUM: MW U.S. Market US99.50 cents – $1.025 per lb. (May 11, 1989). ANTIMONY: New York dealer US95 cents -99 cents per lb. (Apr 27, 1989). BISMUTH: New York dealer $6.40-$6.55(US) per lb (May 11,…
Higher metal prices help Noranda’s balance sheet
Known as a diversified natural resources company, Noranda Inc. (TSE) once had little to fall back upon but its copper production, Chairman Alfred Powis reminded shareholders at the recent annual meeti…
Metrologist seeking assistance for book on precious metal ores
Author Jan Merks is seeking help from mining companies for a new book on the science of metrology — the study of weights and measures. He is looking for information, which will be kept confidential, …
Asarco earns $68.6 million (US) in first quarter
A partnership is being formed by Montana Resources and Asarco Inc. to own the former’s Montana copper-mining business. Asarco will purchase a 49.9% interest in the partnership, with Montana Resource…
Barrick could be bidder in future Newmont auction
Nothing if not ambitious, American Barrick Resources (TSE) is closely monitoring a takeover battle involving two of the world’s largest gold producers. If, as seems likely, Minerals and Resources Corp…
Equity Silver looks for new reserves
Having achieved its primary objective of efficient, low cost production at its silver/copper/gold mine near Houston, B.C., Equity Silver Mines (TSE) is turning its attention to the search for future o…