Higher Asarco copper sales
Higher sales attributed to strong copper and zinc prices last year boosted the annual earnings of Asarco (NYSE) in 1989 to US$231.16 million or $5.50 per share, compared with $207.24 million, or $4.92…
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ABM continues search for future mine reserves
Having proven up enough ore to keep its Colomac mine running for at least eight years, ABM Gold (AMEX) is under no immediate pressure to find new reserves on or outside the 32,000 acres it now control…
U.S. Report Boom in Nevada spreads to neighboring states
Mineral deposits have no respect for state boundaries. That explains why Nevada’s mining boom has spilled over into almost every western state. Precious metals are still the big attraction in neighbor…
Gold funds as of Feb. 20
MVP BGR Central Capital Net value $12.51% $6.57% $0.44 Price $11.25% $6.75% $0.37 Discount 10.07% 2.7%5 19% Value $74,511,862 $110,644,388 N/A…
Granges to fight Abermin lawsuit
A trial date of Nov. 5 has been set in the Supreme Court of British Columbia for a $17.6-million lawsuit by Abermin (TSE) against Granges (TSE). Abermin is Granges’ joint venture partner at the Tartan…
Reserve estimate announced for Eskay Creek
A long- awaited independent preliminary calculation of reserves and grade was announced by Calpine Resources (VSE) and equal partner Stikine Resources (TSE) for the 21 zone discovery on the Eskay Cree…
More production cuts by Inco
Further production changes aimed at reducing costs have been announced by nickel producer Inco (TSE). As of March 1, the lowest-grade, highest-cost mine in the company’s Ontario division, Creighton No…
Newmont’s 1989 income down despite increase in sales
Denver-based Newmont Mining (NYSE) reported unaudited net income of US$123.9 million, or US$1.84 a share, for the year ended Dec. 31, compared with US$174.9 million, or US$2.60 a share, in 1988. Newmo…
Henry Kissinger speaks at Boston conference
Henry Kissinger, former U.S. secretary of state, will be the keynote speaker at the International Investment Conference to be held in Boston on May 29. This conference will bring together top mining a…
Kettle River a jewel for Echo Bay, Crown
The Kettle River project is the newest operating mine in Washington State, and owners Echo Bay Mines (TSE) and Crown Resources (VSE) appear to be pleased at how smoothly the operation came on stream. …
Spot prices at a glance (February 26, 1990)
Week’s Price (US) Change Gold* $420.60 +$ 4.60 Silver* $ 5.34 +$ 0.05 Platinum* $531.15 +$15.05 Nickel** $3.28 +$ 0.13 Lead** $0.38 +$ 0.03 Copper-$ 1.10 +$ 0.05 Zinc $0.65 +$ 0.03 Courtesy of Scotiab…
U.S. Report Nevada mining ventures not restricted to majors
It is easy to get the mistaken impression that small to mid-sized companies, stacked alongside giants like Newmont Mining (NYSE) and American Barrick Resources (TSE), aren’t playing much of a role in …