Geophysics firms form new group
A new organization has been established to develop and promote a better understanding of Canadian geophysical expertise in mineral exploration domestically and globally. The Canadian Geophysics Congre…
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Minnova’s Winston Lake operation provides fast return on investment
It isn’t often that a mining company can generate enough cash flow from a single operation to recover its investment within three years, but that’s exactly what Toronto-based Minnova (TSE) has achieve…
Westmin explores copper-gold bets
An extensive exploration program will be carried out this season by Westmin Resources (TSE) on two large porphyry gold-copper projects north of Prince George, B.C. The two properties are 40 km west of…
Varitech acquires Big Onion bet
A recently completed agreement gives Varitech Resources (VSE) the right to earn a 100% interest in the Big Onion deposit, about nine miles east of Smithers, B.C. Varitech was halted at the 85 cents le…
Ont. grant for acid drainage work
Laurentian University’s department of science and engineering will receive a $9,750 provincial grant to study acid mine drainage, according to Ontario Mines Minister Gilles Pouliot. The university pla…
After 45 years of operation – Undeveloped reserves at depth assure
Still going strong after more than 45 years of operation is the Campbell gold mine near Red Lake, Ont., of Placer Dome (TSE). This remarkable producer, which was started up in 1944, has recovered 7,07…
EPA threatens lead producers
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently indicated that it is preparing a position paper dedicated to the eventual banning of lead mining south of the border and to the importance of re…
Total looking to sell mineral assets
Total Resources’ decision to rid itself of all its mineral assets has led its 71% owned subsidiary, Total Energold (TSE), to put all the company’s mineral assets up for sale. Total Energold is involve…
Spot prices at a glance (April 22, 1991)
Week’s Price (US) Change Gold* $361.00 — $ 2.65 Silver* $ 4.07 + $ 0.05 Platinum* $400.75 — $ 5.25 Nickel** $ 4.07 — $ 0.06 Lead** $ 0.26 — $ 0.02 Copper{ $ 1.12 + $ 0.00 Zinc{{ $ 0.65 + $ 0.06 Co…
Report of Activities
Copies of the Resident Geologists 1990 Report of Activities are now available from ministry offices across the province. The report, published each year by the Ministry of Northern Development and Min…
Madeleine trial postponed
Lawyers representing Madeleine Mines (TSE) will appear in court in Thunder Bay, Ont., May 7 to answer charges brought about by the Ontario Ministry of the Environment. The Toronto-based company was sc…
LAC rights plan
Gold producer LAC Minerals will seek shareholder approval for a rights plan at the annual meeting May 1 in Toronto. LAC’s board of directors adopted the proposed rights plan, aimed at trying to thwart…