Gowns and hard hats
The law is supposed to be based on precedent, and judges are supposed to rely on qualified experts and consider the public good when they weigh the arguments of defendants and plaintiffs. Yet when it …
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News – 25-SEP-00 (September 25, 2000)
Analyst keen on Red Dog
The Red Dog mine in northwestern Alaska is by far the world’s largest zinc deposit, a fact not lost on mining analyst Greg Barnes of Canaccord Capital.Following a recent tour of the site, Barnes issue…
The Northern Miner — North American Mining Index (September 25, 2000)
68.78 (-4.24)(Sept. 30/98 = 100)…
The Northern Miner — Small Producers Index (September 25, 2000)
50.78 (-2.70)(Sept. 30/98 = 100)…
F.P.O. Trans Hex launches global search for gems
Alluvial and marine diamond projects may not garner as much attention as primary ones, but their promise of higher quality gems has attracted a devout few, including Trans Hex International (THI-V).Si…
Wayside tables bonanza grades
The latest assay results from ongoing drilling by International Wayside Gold Mines (IWA-V) at its Bonanza Ledge discovery in north-central British Columbia have returned high-grade values over a strik…
Stillwater plans to boost output
A new 3-year operating plan is expected to help Stillwater Mining (SWC-X) expand production at its namesake platinum-palladium mine in southwestern Montana.The plan is designed to boost throughput fro…
Spot Prices Wed. September 20, 2000
Precious MetalsPrice (US$/oz.)ChangeGold$271.10-$1.70Silver$ 4.86-$0.02…
Northern Miner Indices (September 25, 2000)
NORTH AMERICAN MINING INDEXCompanyTickerWeight (%)Barrick GoldABX-T22.7…
Diamond forums promise to be real gems
Diamond enthusiasts in Toronto and Vancouver will be treated to industry forums in their respective cities during October.The Toronto Geological Discussion Group has a full slate of speakers scheduled…
Drills hit at Machacala
The first eight holes drilled by Gold Hawk Resources (CGK-M) at the Machacala property in northwestern Peru have returned encouraging results.One hole drilled on the 2-km-long Casa de Fuerza vein inte…