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It was a tough year for base metal producer Cominco (TSE) and, according to most analysts, 1994 is not likely to be much better. Year-end results are not yet in, but for the nine months ended Sept. 30…

One advantage to exploring for minerals in China, which recently opened its doors to foreign mining companies, is the excellent geological data available on specific sites, says the president of a Van…

A 10% net proceeds royalty in the Siwash North gold deposit near Merritt, B.C., has been bought back from Placer Dome (TSE). Fairfield Minerals (TSE) has arranged to buy the interest for $1 million, p…

A blaze is threatening all our mines, an inferno advancing toward us at an alarming rate. It is primarily in the form of the preservationist movement and the political ramifications it brings with it….

Under a conditional agreement, Takla Star Resources can acquire two gold properties totaling 27,020 hectares, in Bolivia. The Alberta-listed company also has an option to acquire exploration and devel…

Australian mining giant BHP intends to proceed with its Hartley platinum project in Zimbabwe, which will be developed in partnership with Delta Gold, also of Australia. BHP will spend A$310 million (U…

Peter Bixby appointed president and director; Louis Soulliere appointed director and treasurer; William Cara appointed director.

Brunswick Mining and Smelting (TSE) has laid off 32 hourly rated employees and 26 staff members at its base metals mine in Bathurst, N.B. Forty-six employees had already left the company voluntarily. …

Michel David named president; Gilles Laverdiere appointed vice-president; Gerry Madsen appointed chief financial officer.

First, my old car of 11 years had to have an oil change, a new oil filter and gas fuel line. Then a train schedule had to be consulted to plan departure dates. Maps, mainly geological, had to be readi…

Jean-Pierre Colin appointed director.

The strong markets that started the year continue to benefit from reasonable demand and speculative activity on the part of investors, particularly in base metals. Stock markets normally lead physical…