Books in Review (March 28, 1988)
MINING 1988, A Financial Times International Year Book. Editor, Helen Wilcock. Published by Longman Group UK Ltd., Westgate House, The High, Harlow, Essex CM20 1NE, UK. Price $105(C) ($94.50 on standi…
News
Cambior nears Flavrian production
Nearly 26 years after it was mothballed, the old Flavrian property near Rouyn-Noranda, Que., is about to become a gold producer once again. Operator Cambior Inc. says it is within two months of a prod…
Pezim’s Prime example of new-found power
A new force has arrived on the Vancouver mining scene, one which has already challenged a takeover attempt by a large U.S. major for an emerging B.C. gold producer. Prime Capital (through Pezgold Reso…
Alberta Stock Exchange Varna leads the pack
In an unspectacular trading session, large blocks of four gold issues crossed the floor. Although the interest in Suffolk Resources, Sweany Gold, Varna Gold and Argus Resources, may have reflected a f…
Vancouver Stock Exchange Gold firms as market hibernates
With spring officially here you’d think the market would come out of hibernation but it hasn’t. Realistically, however, there’s no good reason why it should. Although gold prices have firmed lately, N…
Montreal Exchange Elder bulk sample
Commencement of a $7.8-million program to remove a bulk sample from the Elder gold project near Rouyn-Noranda, Que., has been announced by partners Aunore Resources, which closed unchanged at 95 cents…
Brohm gets final permits for South Dakota gold mine
All permits are in place for Brohm Resources’ Gilt Edge gold property located in the Black Hills of South Dakota. The $17.5-million open pit, heap leach project is slated to come on stream in August, …
Mark V to produce gold at Montana
In what appears to be one of the decade’s major bargains, Vancouver-based Mark V Petroleums and Mines has announced a production decision — at a rate of 50,000 oz annually — at a Montana gold proper…
Inco Gold prepares to open first mines
Not yet a year old, Inco Gold is already gearing up to open its first gold mine in September, in the Casa Berardi area of Quebec. Then in 1989, two more mines are planned to come on stream, one in the…
Metal Prices PRODUCER PRICES (March 28, 1988)
ALUMINUM: MW U.S. Market $1.055-$1.085 per lb. (Mar 10, 1988). ANTIMONY: New York dealer $1.09-$1.15 per lb. (Feb 25, 1988). BISMUTH: New York dealer $5.60-$5.75 per lb. (Feb 18, 1988). CADMIUM: New Y…
Metal Prices FREE MARKET (March 28, 1988)
London Metal Exchange Spot closing prices in Pound Sterling per tonne Date Mar. 22 Mar. 21 Mar. 17 Mar. 17 Mar. 16 Copper 1277-1279 1258-1262 1289-1291 N/A 1260-1262 Lead …
Pacific Trans gets loan
An $8.8-million(US) gold loan has been completed by Pacific Trans-Ocean Resources with Lloyds Bank Plc. The financing will cover funding for the Ketza River gold mine development under way in the Yuko…