Development by Denison to hit into Canuc ground
Development headings being driven by Denison Mines (TSE) are expected to enter into ground controlled by Canuc Resources (TSE) by year-end, shareholders learned at the company’s annual meeting. Alan S…
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COATS Trading Features (July 04, 1988)
South American Goldfields was busy at 95 cents on news that Denison Mines plans to form a joint venture with the company to explore four concessions in Guyana for gold. Denison can earn a 60% interest…
Higher prices for zinc a godsend for Mineral Resources
Citing the recent upswing in zinc prices, Nanisivik Mines President Graham Farquharson told shareholders recently that they are in a very advantageous position. “The price of zinc is going through a p…
A ROCKBURST PRIMER
A rockburst is defined as sudden and violent failure of rock. During the failure process, excess energy is liberated as kinetic (or seismic) energy, which causes the surrounding rock mass to vibrate. …
MBULK MINING AT KIDD CREEK
The Kidd Creek orebody is a massive base metal sulphide deposit with surface dimensions of 168m by 670 m. The steeply dipping orebody has been evaluated to a depth of 1,524 m. To date, mining has been…
Managing TIPS FOR TOMORROW
Over the past few years, this column has stressed the importance of good management in meeting today’s business and personal challenges. In these articles, we’ve reviewed and appraised some of the maj…
THE OTHER PLAYERS
lThe Geco Mine The Geco mine has been one of the mainstays of Noranda Inc.’s string of operating mines since 1957. This base metal “crown jewel” is a regular highlight for technical visitors from as f…
WHAT’S NEW 3-in-1 Haulage System
A versatile new haulage system engineered to provide efficiency in a wide range of terrains has been introduced by Philippi-Hagenbuch Inc. Called the Broad Application- Coordinated Haulage System, or …
Editor’s Note KIDD AT 25
This issue of The Northern Miner Magazine was a treat to prepare. First, I spent one long, lively, illuminating afternoon interviewing (if that’s the appropriate word) Falconbridge’s colorful chief, B…
WHAT’S NEW New Devices for Automation
Three new components, suitable for the automation of milling circuits, have been introduced by Davis Controls of Islington, Ont. A solid state pressure gauge, using a patented ceramic measuring cell, …
LETTERS SCOTT V.S. CRANSTONE
Fenton Scott’s letter made my day. I must have done something right if a barrage from an explorationist with his experience fails to improve my data and affect my conclusions. I first must disown the …
WHAT’s NEW Fabric Fuel Tank
A new way to store liquids in exploration and mining camps is being marketed by sei Industries of Richmond, B.C. Called the Terra Tank, it is a fully collapsible container, constructed of a specially …