Busy year in Dominican Republic
Nineteen ninety-four was an active year for the mining industry in the Dominican Republic, particularly in the metallic and non-metallic sectors.Exports of ferronickel, gold and other mineral products…
News
STOCK MARKETS — Market slides but gold stocks catch a wave
The Toronto Stock Exchange saw most of last week’s moderate gain slip away, as market participants remained edgy on conflicting economic news. For the 5-day report period ended Aug. 15, the TSE 300 co…
EDITORIAL PAGE — A hollow victory?
The recent ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Eskay Creek gold-silver mine north of Stewart marks the first mine opening in British Columbia in five years.Premier Michael Harcourt, Mines Minister Anne Edw…
METAL PRICES — FREE MARKET (August 21, 1995)
London Metal ExchangeSpot closing prices in $US per tonneDateAugust 15 August 14August 11August 10August 9Copper3040-3042 2994-29953014-30193005-30063006-3008Lead609-610 610.5-611.5619-620…
Cambior bids for Audrey shares
Montreal-based Cambior (TSE) will acquire the remaining issued and outstanding common shares of Audrey Resources (TSE) by Sept. 1.Cambior will offer $1.40 per Audrey share, in the form of cash or the …
Lacklustre first half for Placer
Significantly higher exploration expenditures, along with lower gold-related income and an investment writeoff, were experienced by Placer Dome (TSE) in the first half of 1995.The company netted US$12…
PEOPLE — ORACLE (August 14, 1995)
David Kotula appointed director and interim president.
PEOPLE — MOSQUITO CONS. GOLD
Donald Nicholson and Larry Gold elected directors.
PEOPLE — INDEPENDENCE MINING (August 14, 1995)
Donald Birak appointed vice-president of exploration.
Pacific Rim strikes deal with Barrick
Barrick Gold (TSE) will buy up to 70% of Pacific Rim Mining’s (VSE) wholly owned Argentine subsidiary, setting the stage for expansion of the Diablillos gold-silver property.An aggressive program cons…
PEOPLE — HUDSON BAY
Edward Yarrow appointed vice-president of exploration.
New board for New Brunswick Mining Association
John Martin, mine manager at Health Steele Mines, was recently named the new president of the New Brunswick Mining Association (NBMA).Martin says the province’s mining industry enjoyed generally posit…