U.S. Energy Corp

Cominco surges ahead on power sales

Taking advantage of the energy crisis gripping the southwestern U.S., Cominco (clt-t) has curtailed zinc production at its refinery in Trail, B.C., and freed up additional power to sell into the Ameri…


Ominous signs for copper, nickel

The report period March 12-16 was a poor one for base metals as turmoil in international equities markets spilled over into sharp price falls across the whole of the complex. Aluminum was hardest-hit,…


Cows, pigs and beavers — Government follies

“Pssst, mister miner, wanna buy some bovine belching credits?”Some what?”Methane emissions from cows. Haven’t you heard? They contribute to global warming. I’ve got some farmers willing to stop raisin…


INSIDER TRADING — Cambiex execs buy up shares

According to insider trading reports published by the Ontario Securities Commission, three executives of Cambiex Exploration (CBX-T) increased their holdings in that company during the summer.Between …



Companies (April 12, 1999)

Aber ResourcesAdrian ResourcesAlberta EnergyAnglogoldArch CoalAsarcoAshton Mining of CanadaAtna ResourcesAuric ResourcesBarrick GoldBlue Desert MiningBolidenBroken Hill ProprietaryCamecoCanabrava Diam…


Companies (December 21, 1998)

Aber ResourcesAlberta EnergyArgentina GoldAshton Mining of CanadaBarrick GoldBattle Mountain GoldBeaufield Consolidated ResourcesBreakwater ResourcesBroken Hill ProprietaryCanaco ResourcesCanadian Gol…


INSIDER TRADING — Royal insiders buy shares

Recent filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission show that four executives of Royal Gold (RGLD-Q) picked up shares in September and October.Odin Howell, director, exercised 2,500 option…


U.S. Energy sells stake in compass-maker

NASDAQ-listed U.S. Energy has sold its ownership of the manufacturer of Brunton compasses.Produced in Riverton, Wyo., the compasses are commonly used by geologists in the field.U.S. Energy, which has …


OBITUARIES — Lionel York

A native of South Africa who came to Canada in 1958, Lionel York, died recently. He was 61.A professional engineer and hydrologist, his work took him to Saskatchewan, where he was involved in the tech…


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