BacTech, partners test copper bio-leaching
Toronto-based BacTech Metallurgical Solutions (BACO-C) is about to reach a milestone in northeastern Mexico as it prepares to build a pilot plant capable of treating copper ore using bacterial oxidati…
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CORRECTION (January 31, 2000)
Goldcorp (G-T) has US$45 million in cash and short-term assets. Incorrect information appeared in our Jan. 24 issue.
Altoro expands Esbarro prospect
The remaining 13 holes of an 18-hole drill program at the Pedra Branca platinum-palladium project in northeastern Brazil have returned encouraging values for Altoro Gold (ATG-V).Targeting near-surface…
Nevada tops for mining investment
For the second straight year, an international survey of mining companies has concluded that Nevada is the best place for mineral investment.The survey rated regions chiefly in terms of how confident …
Spot Prices Wed. January 26, 2000
Wednesday January 26, 2000Precious MetalsPrice (US$/oz.)ChangeGold$284.90-$3.85Silver$ 5.20+…
LME Warehouse Levels (January 31, 2000)
Metal stocks (in tonnes) held in London Metal Exchange warehouses at opening, Jan. 25/99 (change from Jan. 18 in brackets):Metal Stock(tonnes) Change…
Tropical excursion
Montserrat is a beautiful little island paradise 27 miles southwest of Antigua in the West Indies. A British crown colony, the island comprises only 40 sq. miles and has a population of about 12,000. …
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Gold Funds (January 31, 2000)
Gold Funds as of Jan. 20, 2000Dynamic MutualCentral FundNet Value$13.79$5.58Price$8.6…
The Northern Miner — North American Mining Index (January 31, 2000)
86.67 (-7.81)(Sept. 30/98 = 100)…
The Northern Miner — Small Producers Index (January 31, 2000)
60.28 (-0.69)(Sept. 30/98 = 100)…
Vista plans to restart Hycroft
Vista Gold (VGZ-X) intends to resume mining at its Hycroft gold property in northern Nevada following encouraging results from recent drilling.Results from the 10-hole program indicate that gold grade…