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Maintenance ROPING ESSENTIALS
All hoist ropes are lubricated during the manufacturing process. The core is fibre or nylon to which lubricant is applied to make the internal wires smooth; this prevents entry of moisture and protect…
What’s New ROLL FILTER PRESS
Fmc of Canada has introduced into the Canadian market a new, continuous-sludge-dewatering, belt-filter press — the Von Roll RPE. Stainless steel construction and a variety of roller coatings provide …
Audrey’s sulphide find could justify new mill
Toronto-listed Audrey Resources says it has encountered two new massive sulphide lenses with high grade gold at its Dufresnoy property, near the company’s Mobrun mine at Rouyn-Noranda, Que. President …
People (February 01, 1988)
Inspiration Resources — Burton M. Joyse appointed chief operating officer.
Falco appointee shows importance of Ungava nickel
The high grade Ungava nickel properties held directly and indirectly by Falconbridge Ltd. are becoming of increasing importance following the surge in nickel prices. In a move seen as an effort to fur…
50 Years Ago FEBRUARY, 1938 MINISTER SCOTCHES NICKEL RUMORS
Canada has no intention of placing an embargo on exports of nickel to foreign countries either engaged in war or in re-armament activities, says W. D. Euler, minister of trade and commerce. Mr Euler d…
What’s New IMPROVED WHEEL LOADER
Dresser’s new 555 Pay* loader is available in bucket capacities ranging from 5.5 cu yd to 11 cu yd. Maximum breakout force of this 315-hp wheel loader is 60,000 lb. Internal, force-cooled, wet disc br…
The 1987 Coal Review CROWS NEST
Crows Nest Resources, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Shell Canada, operates the Line Creek mine in the Elk Valley area of southeastern British Columbia. The mine started production in 1982 in order to s…
Maintenance MAINTAINING THE HOIST
Ensuring that a hoisting plant is safe and will run when it is needed requires more than the mandatory tests. The true price is constant vigilance aimed at detecting potential problems. Aware of the c…
Noramco companies active exploring near Fort Hope
A group of companies within the Noramco Mining Corp. fold have reported encouraging drill resaults from their properties near Fort Hope, Ont. At the Cadman Lake project, shared equally by partners Pur…
50 Years Ago FEBRUARY, 1938 PAMOUR MILL READY FOR STEP-UP
Pamour Porcupine Mines steps into the really big tonnage class this month by increasing the mill rate to 1,500 tons from the current 800 tons daily. At this rating, the Noranda subsidiary will come in…