Members of the tribunal
There is one court in Canada higher than the Ontario Court of Appe al to which the decision of Lac Minerals’ appeal might be taken — the Supreme Court of Canada. Appeal to the highest court in the …
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So much for sanctions
So we impose sanctions against South Africa, (including a somewhat nonsensical ban on the import of uranium) and not long after discover we are at the moment importing a great deal more from that coun…
Ushering in a new era in PGM history
There’s no denying that the events in the platinum group metal (PGM) market over the past year have been nothing short of dramatic. As a result, an important new phase in the PGM market history is bei…
Bankers to decide fate of Rio’s tin project
The fate of Rio Algom Ltd.’s East Kemptville tin project is now rest ing in the hands of its bankers with a decision on its future expected in one month’s time. Continuing low prices following the col…
Lac Appeal : Each eyebrow’s twitch sets courtroom humming
On the first day of the Hemlo appeal, George Cohen, a Buffalo- based criminologist, jotted down notes about the five judges hearing the case noting their relative ages, appearance and demeanor. Each e…
Dog and pony show in Europe spurs Seabright to new highs
What has been dubbed by the industry as a “dog and pony” show is probably what led to a round of heightened trading activ ity in the shares of Seabright Resources on the Montreal and Toronto stock exc…
Tudor Energy Corp. has changed its name to Tudor Corp. on a share- (November 24, 1986)
for-share basis.
Highland Crow says results are encouraging
Highland Crow Resources says it has encouraging results from explora tion on the Riopelle vein on its 100%-owned Pickle Crow property in northern Ontario. The company says surface trenching assayed 1….
Profit and gold production increase posted by Barrick
Increased profit and record gold production highlight the 9-month report of American Barrick Resources Corp. For the nine months ended Sept 30, net income of $11.3 million was posted before extraordin…
Placer earnings soar on Placer Pacific sale
Selling part of an Australian subsidiary boosted Placer Development’s net earnings to $113.7 million for the period ended Sept 30. The sale of a 21.4% interest in Placer Pacific, which represented a n…
Production to increase at Abcourt-Barvue mine
Production at Abcourt Mines’ Abcourt-Barvue silver-zinc mine in northwestern Quebec is planned to increase gradually to 700 tons per day in January, 1987, the company says. The mine averaged 471 tons …
Editorial: Risks to mining in tax reform
Just a few days ago, the Mining Association of Canada met with Fin ance Minister Michael Wilson to set out the mining industry’s views and concerns regarding tax reform in this country, and its possib…