PEOPLE — GOLD RESERVE (December 20, 1993)
J. Potvin appointed director.
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PEOPLE — ECHO BAY (December 20, 1993)
John Azlant elected senior vice-president, corporate development.
PEOPLE — LAC MINERALS (December 20, 1993)
Michael Bates appointed president, Lac North America.
PEOPLE — LANSDOWNE MINERALS (December 20, 1993)
Raul Madrid appointed president.
PEOPLE — SARGON RESOURCES
George Cooper appointed president.
Northern women subject of book
A writer in Victoria, B.C., is planning a book about women who have lived in Canada’s North. “There are many women I have encountered who have unusual and interesting stories and experiences to tell a…
Inco named recipient of conservation award
Nickel miner Inco was one of three recipients of the first International Great Blue Heron Award from the North American Waterfowl Management Plan. The award, for outstanding contribution to conservati…
PEOPLE — ARROWHEAD RESOURCES
William Kraus appointed director; Robin Lockhart appointed chief financial officer.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR — Wawa office now `historical
On Dec. 3, the Resident Geologist’s office in Wawa became a historical artifact of the Ontario Ministry of Northern Development and Mines. In spite of the valuable contribution it was making to explor…
COMMENTARY — Increased fines for tax cheaters might be to
The so-called “underground economy” is estimated to be about one-fifth the size of its legitimate counterpart. Considering that the average Canadian pays 45% of his or her salary in various taxes (inc…
Macassa rescue effort continues
A rescue effort to find two miners trapped underground at the Macassa gold mine of Lac Minerals (TSE) west of Kirkland Lake, Ont., continued at presstime. The pair, identified as Robert Sheldon, 34, a…
Chase option deal on T’Boli property
Under an option agreement, Chase Resource (TSE) can acquire an interest in the T’Boli gold exploration project on the Philippine island of Mindanao. Chase can acquire up to a 75% interest in Lemura Mi…