SUPPLIERS’ NOTES Forano Inc.
Plessisville, Que.-based Forano Inc. is now associated with the French firm rei which specializes in conveyor equipment for transporting material. Rei holds 30 world records in this field and serves 7…
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THE EDITORIAL PAGE Uranium protectionism aids the few
Just when the Canada-U.S. free trade talks appear to be entering their final climactic phase, U.S. uranium producers, supported by local politicians, have won a major protectionist victory. In Colorad…
Pillar power THE RIGHT ROCK BOLT FOR YOUR MINE
Four years ago the Quebec government contracted Laval University in Quebec City to conduct a study of the rockbolt types used in the province’s mines. The objec tive of the project was to produce a gu…
METAL MARKETS Supply factor less influential
The supply of physical gold coming onto the market is less important than it used to be in determining gold prices, according to the analytical monthly GOLDynamics published by B.R. Inc. in Pennsylvan…
Placer, MSV encouraged with underground program
Initial results from an underground program on the Eastmain gold project east of James Bay, are confirming earlier drill results. Partners Placer Development and MSV Resources plan to have the program…
London calling
“Canada is producing the most interesting development projects in the mining industry anywhere in the world.” The speaker isn’t one of our trade commissioners or a Vancouver stock promoter. He is gold…
METAL MARKETS Copper to defy seasonal factors
The near future looks most encouraging for copper, reports Shearson Lehman Brothers in its latest quarterly report on the base metal. The New York company is forecasting that copper will continue to d…
REPORT FROM CALGARY Alberta juniors coast to coast
With the summer field season moving into the second half, Alberta resource companies are well represented all across Canada. Mostly Calgary-based, the majority are conducting gold searches in the Nort…
Giant Yellowknife, a long-term bet
For investors on the lookout for a long-term bet with above average potential, Merrill Lynch mining analyst Robert Cook is recommending Giant Yellowknife Mines. One of Canada’s “major league” gold pro…
SUPPLIERS’ NOTES Drillco Industrial Canada
Drillco Industrial Canada, a manufacturer of rotary drilling tools, has pruchased the Canadian division from the U.S.-based parent company. Dic has retained its previous clients and conducts business …
50 Years Ago AUGUST, 1937 HIGH GRADE SHOW AT SACHIGO RIVER
The last word to The Northern Miner from the Sachigo River Exploration propert y is that drifting on the second level has gone 110 ft, running 2.64 oz, across an average width of two feet. The ore is …
SUPPLIERS’ NOTES VIBCO Inc.
A new 44-page catalogue for people interested in industrial vibrator usage is available from VIBCO Inc. of Wyoming, R.I. The catalogue is designed to help the customer select the proper vibrator for h…