Editorial Strikes threaten B.C. economy
British Columbia has a history of labor unrest which, to a large extent, disappeared during the recent recession. Mass layoffs in forestry and mining because of low commodity prices appeared to hit ho…
1986
Obituary Carl Bischoff
Well-known mining consultant Carl Bischoff has died in North Bay, On t., at the age of 75. Born in Rome, N.Y. in 1911, Mr Bischoff was for several years employed as the chief engineer for Noranda Mine…
Hole substantiates Storimin discovery
Recent drilling by Storimin Exploration has confirmed a previously reported gold discovery in Moss Twp., about 70 miles west of Thunder Bay, Ont. (N.M., Aug 25/ 86). Latest drilling results include re…
Noranda’s reorganization may lead to Hemlo company
When some 225 Noranda Minerals staff pack up in November and move fr om their parent company’s head office to their own headquarters across the street, the special relationship between the Noranda emp…
Eider drilling on Lac Rose be
Eider Resources is starting a diamond drill program on its Lac Rose property in northwestern Quebec to test a geochemical target and evaluate the average grade of the known veins. Geologist Michel Roy…
Toronto to be venue of CIM annual meet
The Canadian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy moves to Toronto nex t year for its 89th annual general meeting. It will be the first in Toronto since 1980. The meeting, which will have for its theme …
Underground work started by Northern Dynasty
The first of two underground phases has commenced at Northern Dynas ty Explorations’ Little Bald Mountain mine in Nevada. The 300-ft decline will access a 50,000-ton ore block and production will be s…
Microcomputer course planned for geologists
Gordian Computer Solutions will be offering a series of microcompute r courses for geologists this fall. Developed by geologists, the courses will introduce the students to an introductory microcomput…
Oracle to drill at Opapimiskan and Agutua Arm
Oracle Resources has signed an agreement with First Exploration Fund 1986 for issuance of 166,667 flow-through common shares at $3 per share. The offering is underwritten by Merrill Lynch Canada and D…
Bull market beginnings 6 reasons why gold could soar
If you could buy gold today at the lowest price its been in 12 years , chances are you’d jump at the chance. Charles Huelsman of Paulson Investment Co. of Portland, Ore., who puts out an investment ne…
Interview with Gerald Merrithew Federal mines minister vows to be
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Weak prices put Cantung in red at 6-month mark
Depressed tungsten prices continue to hound Canada Tungsten Mining C orp. which reports a net loss of $5.6 million, or 75 cents per share at this year’s half way mark. This compares to a net loss of …