What’s New IMPROVED WHEEL LOADER
Dresser’s new 555 Pay* loader is available in bucket capacities ranging from 5.5 cu yd to 11 cu yd. Maximum breakout force of this 315-hp wheel loader is 60,000 lb. Internal, force-cooled, wet disc br…
News
50 Years Ago FEBRUARY, 1938 MINISTER SCOTCHES NICKEL RUMORS
Canada has no intention of placing an embargo on exports of nickel to foreign countries either engaged in war or in re-armament activities, says W. D. Euler, minister of trade and commerce. Mr Euler d…
Falco appointee shows importance of Ungava nickel
The high grade Ungava nickel properties held directly and indirectly by Falconbridge Ltd. are becoming of increasing importance following the surge in nickel prices. In a move seen as an effort to fur…
Audrey’s sulphide find could justify new mill
Toronto-listed Audrey Resources says it has encountered two new massive sulphide lenses with high grade gold at its Dufresnoy property, near the company’s Mobrun mine at Rouyn-Noranda, Que. President …
Managing THE VALUE OF FAILURE
Several years ago, I called a large Canadian bank for a reference check on a man who had previously worked for them as a branch manager. They gave him a shining apprais al — he was a solid man, a har…
Letters HELPING HAND RE: MACHINE
Doctor in your November, 1987 issue. I would like to bring to your attention that the story should have stated that partial funding of this project was made possible by a grant from the National Resea…
Profile MAN WITH A MISSION
He’s not listed in the Who’s Who of Canadian Business. Not many academics trained in the esoterica of rock mechanics are. But if his ambitious plans work out, Dr Marc Denis Everell certainly would des…
What’s New ROLL FILTER PRESS
Fmc of Canada has introduced into the Canadian market a new, continuous-sludge-dewatering, belt-filter press — the Von Roll RPE. Stainless steel construction and a variety of roller coatings provide …
Maintenance ROPING ESSENTIALS
All hoist ropes are lubricated during the manufacturing process. The core is fibre or nylon to which lubricant is applied to make the internal wires smooth; this prevents entry of moisture and protect…
EDITORIAL No need to waste more time
Good communication between companies’ directors and shareholders is a basic tenet of a functioning equities market. A fundamental purpose of regulated equities markets is to protect shareholders, and …
Royex and Mahogany gear for production
The Jolu gold property in northern Saskatchewan is head ing for production in 1989, with the operator of the project, Royex Gold Mining, currently making plans for a 450-ton-per-day mill. Toronto-base…
Barrick, HSK option
American Barrick Resources has optioned the Muskasenda Lake gold property from HSK Minerals. The 231-claim property is located 26 miles south of Timmins, Ont. Barrick can earn a 50% interest by spendi…