Earlier this year, the Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) announced a series of program enhancements and new directions. Included was the proposed National Geoscience Mapping Program (NATMAP). The prog…
The Mt. Milligan gold-copper project north of Prince George, B.C., appears to be well on its way into the hands of major mining company, Placer Dome (TSE). Having secured an agreement to buy a 30.16% …
London Metal Exchange Spot closing prices in $US per tonne, except copper and lead (pounds sterling per tonne) Date September 4 September 3 August 31 August 30 August 29 Copper 1539-1565 — 1557-1559 …
The Persian Gulf crisis this summer had an immediate, positive effect on the world’s gold and oil markets, but of late the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait could be said to have added only to the trading vola…
A US$12-million forward sale of gold to Homestake Mining (NYSE) has been arranged by North American Metals (VSE). The transaction, which will involve about 39,000 oz., is on terms similar to a $31-mil…
The first phase of exploration on the Treaty Creek Project, 80 km north- northwest of Stewart, B.C., has discovered a new zone of precious and base metal mineralization. Tantalus Resources (VSE) is ea…
A sharp increase in metal and mineral prices and improving oil prices gave the all-commodity price index of Scotiabank a small boost in July. The gains more than offset softening forest products and a…
Six men were killed and four injured in an explosion at PT International Nickel Indonesia’s nickel smelter at Soroako, Indonesia. PT Inco is a subsidiary of Toronto- based Inco (TSE). Inco believes a …
A hearing has been scheduled next month by the Ontario Securities Commission to inquire into the alleged illegal sale of shares in Vancouver-based Aatra Resources (VSE) by Toronto-based Durham Securit…
Exploration for deep base metal deposits will begin in June, 1991, on Agnico-Eagle Mines’ (TSE) mining claims in Coleman Twp., near Cobalt, Ont. Legacy Explorations (COATS) has agreed to finance a $50…
Although still seeking a joint venture partner for its Garrison gold project, near Matheson, Ont., Jonpol Explorations (TSE) continues to probe the gold zones which remain wide open in all directions …
Paul Zeimer appointed assistant secretary of energy for environment, safety and health.
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