1990 annual meeting
A call for papers has been issued for the 1990 Society of Mining Engineers first Annual Meeting, Feb 26-March 1, in Salt Lake City, Utah. The deadline for receipt of preliminary abstracts is Feb 1, 19…
News
Corona-Varna deal
Corona Corp. (TSE) has the right to earn a 100% interest in a Newfoundland gold property owned by Varna Gold (ASE). The interest in the Mings Bight project can be earned by paying Varna $360,000 over …
Diepdaume funds
A private placement worth $325,000 has been completed by Diepdaume Mines (VSE) whereby it has issued 829,717 flow-through shares at $0.3917 per share to NIM and Co., Ltd. Partnership — 1988. Diepdaum…
People (December 12, 1988)
SISCOE CALLAHAN MINING — Brian Game appointed to the board of directors succeeding Shirley Dyer who has resigned.
Spot prices at a glance (December 12, 1988)
Week’s Price (US) Change Gold (per oz) $425.35 +$ 4.05 Silver (per oz) $ 6.11 +$ .04 Platinum (per oz) $597.00 –$ 5.00 Copper (per lb) $ 1.64 +$ 0.10 Lead (pe…
J.A.G. pondering on-site test mill
Encouraging results have been received by J.A.G. Mines (ME) from underground sampling of the Aubelle vein at the Belleterre property in northwestern Quebec. Average grade of the assays of 10 bulk samp…
Exploration chief sought by LAC
Gold producer LAC Minerals (TSE) is looking for a new vice- president exploration. Robert Valliant, appointed to the position in the spring of this year, has left the firm. Valliant, who had been with…
Books in Review Nevada Mines’ report
Nevada Mines and Geology Special Publication MI-1987, “The Nevada Mineral Industry — 1987,” is now available. This publication is ninth in a series of annual reports that summarize mining, oil and ge…
Chevron, Manville become joint owners of Stillwater mine
The Stillwater platinum- palladium mine in Montana now has two owners. The board of directors of Manville Sales Corp. has approved a deal whereby Manville and Chevron Resources will purchase the one-t…
Higher base metals prices boost Westmin earnings
Higher base metal prices brightened the financial picture considerably for Westmin Resources (TSE) during the first nine months of 1988. The company reported net earnings of $16,066,000 or 9 per commo…
Pegasus plans shareholder protection
The novel shareholder protection rights program adopted by Pegasus Gold Corp. (TSE) is designed to prevent “creeping takeovers and other coercive acquisition tactics,” the company says. The plan has b…
Agnico’s Telbel shaft back to norman
With operations at its Telbel shaft now back to normal and its 32%- owned Dumagami Mines (TSE) subsidiary coming on strongly, Agnico- Eagle Mines’ (TSE) Paul Penna is breathing much easier these days….