Uranium Resources curtails production
The depressed state of the uranium market has prompted Uranium Resources (TSE) to curtail its production activity and delay plans for wellfield development and plant construction at several U.S. mine …
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News in Brief (July 03, 1989)
Wolf River Resources has changed its name to Interchem (N.A.) Industries Inc. (IID:VSE) on a share-for- share basis. Transfer agent is Pacific Corporate Services Ltd.
Two mining projects receive gov’t grants
Government grants for infrastructure work at two mining projects in northwestern Quebec have been awarded to Cambior Inc. (TSE) and Ressources Minieres Rouyn (TSE). The federal and Quebec governments …
Grades improve 25% at Mishi gold project
The latest reserve calculations for the Mishi gold project in Ontario reveal an approximate 25% grade enhancement in both potential open pit and underground Main zone deposits. Joint venture partners …
What’s New POLY CHAIN
Gates Canada may have a cure Gfor your belt maintenance Gheadaches. If you have a V- belt- or chain-drive motor (on a ventilation fan or a sump pump, for example) where the belt or chain doesn’t last …
Citadel adds claims to Surlaga holdings
Toronto-based Citadel Gold Mines is expanding its land position near Wawa, Ont. where the company is attempting to bring its Surlaga gold mine property back into production. Citadel says it has agreed…
Ontario offers exploration incentives
Two new mineral exploration incentive programs worth a total of $5 million were recently announced by the Ontario government. The Ontario Prospectors Assistance Program (OPAP) will provide experienced…
Metals Prices FUTURES PRICES (July 03, 1989)
N.Y. Commodity Exchange Week’s High Low Close Change COPPER (in US cents per lb.) Jul108.50 106.60 107.20 — 8.80 Sep106.90 105.50 106.00 — 7.55 Dec104.00 102.90 1…
Editorial Keep the power coming
When Falconbridge paid its electricity bill last year it took a $70-million bite out of the company’s bank account. Falconbridge is one of Ontario Hydro’s largest customers, largely because of the K…
Aur plans to release results by the batch
Investors waiting to determine the potential size of the Aur Resources (TSE), Louvem Mines (TSE) massive sulphide discovery near Val d’Or, Que. may have to wait a while. Based on the results of seven …
Gold output rises at Piedmont mine
There was a sharp jump in gold output at Piedmont Mining’s (NASDAQ) Haile mine project during the first quarter in comparison to last year. Production totalled 3,560 oz compared with 1,339 oz the prev…
Layoffs result as companies try to cust costs
Exploration staff at several mining companies have been reduced in the past six months in an effort to cut costs and keep overhead costs to a minimum. Exploration is commonly the first area to be cut …