Silver consumption down in the U.S.
For the first quarter of 1986 domestic industrial silver consumption in the U.S. was 30.8 million oz — three million oz lower than a year ago or down 1%, the U.S. Bureau of Mines reports. Usage, howe…
1986
The pressure is on Gerald Merrithew, the newest kid on the
block, to represent the concerns of the mining industry in Ottawa. And the minister of state for mines has no illusions about how tough that task will be. “Mining people are hard bargainers,” the amic…
Global print capability formed by Norgraphics
Norgraphics (Canada), a subsidiary of Northern Miner Press Limited, has become the only Canadian financial printer able to offer an extensive international data transmission capability. That capabilit…
CLIFF TARGETS ALLUVIAL GOLD IN CALIFORNIA
Cliff Resources has been reactivated as a gold mining company specializing in exploration, development and production of alluvial gold deposits in North America. The company’s initial activities will …
NO HEADLINE (September 22, 1986)
TEXT: Hector Resources says diamond drilling has started on the former- producing American Flag mine, in the Maynard mining district, Mohave Cty., Arizona. lode mineral claims and another 640 acres …
CSA encouraged with Bell Creek
Surface and underground exploration results from the Bell Creek gold project, near Timmins, Ont., continue to support a positive mining decision, Consolidated CSA Minerals says in a report to sharehol…
TSE recognizes news wire service
The Toronto Stock Exchange has recognized a second commercial wire service as a recommended method for implementing timely disclosure policies. The wire service, Canadian Corporate News, which also in…
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 …
Placer/Claude project Underground decision expected at Seabee
After completing more than 60 drill holes on the Seabee property, h eld under option from Claude Resources, Placer Development is embarking on a period of review and assessment. Project geologists wil…
Alberta Stock Exchange Sideways trading week
Wednesday close, Sept 17 Weakening platinum prices had their effect on Canadian Platinum Refineries, which is a recently listed issue. The stock lost 54 cents to $3.15. Canadian Platinum hopes to sta…
OGS Open House
The Ontario Geological Survey will hold its 9th annual geoscience research seminar and open house Dec. 3 and 4, in the Macdonald Block, Queen’s Park, Toronto. The program will include papers and displ…
Highland Valley spending $17m. on new plant
At a cost of $17 million, B.C.’s newly-formed Highland Valley Copper will install two semi- mobile in-pit crushing plants, equipped with gyratory crushers which will be among the world’s largest. The …