Books A rags to riches saga
Rags to riches stories are not uncommon in the mining business, but few will match the feeling related in Silver Threads Among the Gold. Graphically told by author Mike Macbeth, it’s the Agnico story …
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Copper industry is ready to reap reward of restructuring
There is no question but that virtually all sectors of the copper business are enjoying good times today after what were, for the producers, some pretty tough years. But as a direct result of those di…
Colray completes La Ronge gold survey
Colray Resources has completed an airborne geophysical survey program on four of its large blocks covering some 25,000 acres in the La Ronge gold belt area in northern Saskatchewan. W. J. Pearson, the…
Recent Carlin successes could be Nevada’s greatest ‘jackpots’
As one of the world’s gambling capitals, Nevada has always been a kind of mecca for thousands of would-be millionaires hoping to make a fortune on the slot machines and blackjack tables. But as indica…
Metal Prices FREE MARKET (March 07, 1988)
London Metal Exchange Spot closing prices in Pound Sterling per tonne Date Mar. 1 Feb. 29 Feb. 26 Feb. 25 Feb. 24 Copper 1220-1222 1175-1180 1205-1210 1261-1263 124…
British Columbia’s gold output nearing peak set back in 1939
When final figures are in, they should verify that mineral exploration in British Columbia reached an all-time high in 1987. The high level of activity was prompted by continued strong interest in pre…
Globex on ME
Recently listed for trading on the Montreal Exchange was Globex Mining Enterprises of Rouyn- Noranda, Que. (symbol gmx). The company, incorporated in 1949, has interests in two properties in northwest…
Cliff’s Olinghouse nears production
Toronto-based Cliff Resources says it is progressing toward production at its Green Hill gold mine at the Olinghouse district, northwest of Reno, Nev. Financed with a project loan bridged to a gold lo…
Producing mines, exploration help boost economy of N.W.T.
What the Northwest Territories lack in people is more than made up for in size and abundance of natural resources. The sparcely- populated territories, claiming some 34% of Canada’s land mass, played …
High River has successful drill program at Snow Lake
A successful 10-hole drill program has been completed by High River Resources at Nor-Acme Mines’ former producing property near Snow Lake, Man. The mine is being dewatered prior to continuing explorat…
Cullaton Lake: crisis after crisis
On a fall day in 1960, two prospectors were tracking an iron formation through dense, soupy fog on the undulating barren lands near Henik Lakes in the Northwest Territories, about 200 km inland from E…
Gold is down the road, Denison chairman says
Gold might help the share price of Denison Mines, but it’s not likely the company will be into the gold business for some time yet. Following the annual meeting, Chairman Stephen Roman said that the c…