Cove bid pays off for Echo Bay
There is obviously an element of luck in whether or not a deposit turns out to be large. But only if a company is out there rolling the dice does it stand a chance of winning big. At the McCoy/Cove go…
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People (May 23, 1988)
Aintree Resources — Herbert Ackerman appointed president; Terry Fields director, succeeding Peter Cox who has resigned.
Belmoral Mines looks ahead to improved gold output
Although Belmoral Mines (TSE) had record earnings in 1987, both income and production were lower than expected. The company continues to look ahead, and is projecting gold output of 97,000 oz in 1990….
Investment comment TVX offers exposure to S. America
While car manufacturers and high tech specialists look to Japan and the Far East for innovation and higher productivity, precious metal mining companies, regard South America as the new land of opport…
Malartic Hygrade looking to boost gold production
Aiming to increase its annual gold production to the 100,000-oz level, Malartic Hygrade Gold Mines (Canada) (VSE) is looking to acquire mines at or near production, says President Marc Henderson. Hend…
Steel’s short-term outlook favorable
The short-term outlook for steel appears favorable. The International Iron and Steel Institute forecasts demand for crude steel in 1988 will reach 764 million tonnes, 10 million tonnes above last year…
Inco setting up a separate division for specialty powders
Inco Ltd. (TSE) reports it has set up a separate business unit to manage and develop operations related to a series of nickel powders and other powder products. The new unit, to be known as Inco speci…
Equity Silver moves solidly into the black
Moving solidly into the black this quarter was Equity Silver Mines (TSE) which posted a profit of $1.1 million or 3 cents per share compared to a loss of $1.7 million or 7 cents per share last year. …
Stratmin testing
A recovery rate of 98.6% of crystalline flake graphite has been achieved from tests on graphitic material taken from a wholly- owned property located near Mont Laurier, Que., Stratmin Inc. (ME) report…
Equity merger plan not given approval
The Supreme Court of British Columbia’s decision with respect to the vote held by the limited partners of First Exploration Fund 1987 and Company Limited partnership was announced April 29. As a resul…
Independent committee studies Dickenson-Wharf amalgamation
No new details on the proposed almalgamation of Dickenson Mines (TSE) and Wharf Resources (TSE) were revealed at the latter’s annual meeting in Toronto other than that an independent committee will in…
FUTURES PRICES (May 23, 1988)
N.Y. Commodity Exchange Week’s High Low Close Change COPPER (in US cents per lb.) May 103.60 101.70 103.00 + 1.10 Jul 97.20 95.40 95…