Freeport, Irian Jaya join in reform
New York-listed Freeport McMoRan Copper & Gold and the Indonesian government are hoping to increase the benefits of foreign investment in Irian Jaya.The Integrated Timika Development Plan, named for t…
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Output of gold rises over year while nickel, silver slip below earlier levels
A comparison of production figures for Canadian minerals between February 1996 and February 1995 reveals a mixed bag.Although Canada yielded less silver, nickel, primary copper and potash over the 12-…
PEOPLE — BWI RES. — Alan Wilson appointed director.
PEOPLE — BRITANNIA GOLD — Frederick Felder appointed vice-president of exploration.
PEOPLE — BREN-MAR RES. — Wolfgang Wiese appointed officer and vice-president of acquisitions.
PEOPLE — BELMONT RES. — Gary Musil appointed secretary.
PEOPLE — BANFF RES. — Norman Hardie appointed director and president.
PEOPLE — ATNA RES. — Rick Kemp appointed exploration manager.
PEOPLE — ATHLONE RES. — Robert Connochie appointed director.
PEOPLE — ARGOSY MINING — Steven Porter appointed president of Argosy Slovakia; Hans Madeisky appointed senior geologist; Richard Mauro appointed director; Craig Burton appointed assistant corporate secretary.
COMMENTARY — Perseverance and teamwork key to U.S. Mining Law reform
Federal Mining Law reform efforts in the U.S. have been delayed as a result of the current budgetary impasse. While this is a disappointment, a look at the bigger picture reveals positive aspects as w…