Dumagami considers doubling mine rate
Management of Dumagami Mines (TSE) is studying the possibility of doubling the production capacity of the Donald La Ronde gold mine at Cadillac in northwestern Quebec, says minority shareholder Invesf…
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Thayer Lindsley, 1882-1976
Thayer Lindsley has been described as the greatest mine-finder of all time. Not only did he found Falconbridge, a multinational organization ranked now among the largest mining companies in the world,…
Mill City targets Tyranite after share consolidation
The shares of Mill City Gold Mining Corp. (ASE) began trading on the Alberta Stock Exchange recently after the company gained shareholder and regulatory approval for a stock consolidation. The company…
Newmont suffers heavy fire damage
A fire at Newmont Gold Company’s Mill No 2 primary crusher on Dec 27 caused heavy damage to the structure. The exact cause of the blaze has not been determined but it appears to involve efforts to pre…
High grade keeps Campbell at the head of the class
As one of the world’s highest-grade Agold mines, the Campbell Red Lake Ahas long remained splendidly isolated from the crucial barometers that affect other gold producers. So rich is the gold minerali…
Echo Bay, Coeur d’Alene extend Kensington vein on Alaska gold
An underground adit has intersected a downward extension of the Kensington vein on Echo Bay Mines’ (TSE) and Coeur d’Alene Mines’ (Amex) gold property located 50 miles north of Juneau, Alaska. The vei…
Industry honors its own at first Hall of Fame dinner
The new Canadian Mining Hall of Fame recently welcomed its first 12 members during a gala induction banquet held at the Royal York Hotel in Toronto. Maurice Brown, chairman of the Hall of Fame, presid…
Geology of Ontario map series, a major OGS initiative
A major initiative now under way by the Ontario Geological Survey will eventually see a new set of comprehensive geology maps produced for the province by 1991. Chief geologist of the province’s Preca…
Better acid trap
A Texas firm, Aerological Research Systems, says it has developed a better smokestack device which removes practically all sulphur dioxide from emissions. Sulphur dioxide, released into the atmosphere…
News in Brief (January 02, 1989)
Canadian Platinum Refineries has been delisted from the Alberta Stock Exchange for failure to file listing requirements. News in Brief Enhanced Resources (1986) has been delisted from the Alberta Stoc…
Hardrock going underground
Hardrock Extension (TSE) has made a decision to go underground on its gold property near Geraldton, Ont. The company plans to drive a decline ramp to a depth of 150 ft on the V.G. zone and then to the…
Augmitto court case
A statement of defence and a $100-million counterclaim have been filed against Augmitto Explorations (TSE) by Q. C. Explorations (VSE), Gledhill Consultants, Thomas Gledhill and Donald Humby. Augmitt…