Publisher speaks at CIM luncheon
The Canadian mining industry has faced numerous challenges this century, and changing its triumphs since 1915 has been The Northern Miner. The weekly newspaper, which had its start in Cobalt, Ont., is…
1990
Spot prices at a glance (March 05, 1990)
Week’s/qc/ Price (US) Change/tf/01 Gold*/tf/01 $409.10 $11.50 Silver*/tf/01 $ 5.12 $ 0.22 Platinum*/tf/01 $511.50 $19.65 Nickel**/tf/01 $ 3.42 + $ 0.14 Lead**/tf/01 $ 0.39 + $ 0.01 Copper $ 1.11 + $ 0…
Deep drilling for Tache zinc-gold bet
After completing a 5,200-ft. drillling program on the Tache zinc- gold prospect near Chibougamau, Que., Bitech (ASE) says further deep drilling is warranted to test the property below the 600-ft. hori…
People (March 05, 1990)
INTERNATIONAL COPPER ASSOCIATION — Dr. Nathan Church appointed technical director, metallurgy, succeeding Dr. Dale Peters who has jointed the Copper Development Association.
Metal prices rebound after sharp decline
A 4.9% slide in the metals and minerals sub-index contributed to a small drop in Scotiabank’s January all-commodity price index. The all- items index, off by 1.6% from December, is down by 13% from Ja…
Aur to pick up 47% interest in Belmoral Mines
Aur Resources (TSE) has agreed to lend its considerable geological expertise and some financial help to Belmoral Mines (TSE) in return for the option to purchase a 47% stake in the company. The propos…
Douay drilling doesn’t match earlier results
Results from two drill holes on the Douay property in northwestern Quebec failed to match results from the discovery hole announced two weeks ago. Inco (TSE), the operator, says hole 84610, which was …
Crown’s next mine could transform town
About 50 miles northeast of Republic, Wash., the up-and-coming mining town of Chesaw looks like the suitable backdrop for a wild west movie. The town is likely to change, however, as Crown Resources (…
Montreal Exchange Aur drill results
After a 4-month drilling period during which five holes successfully cut the Aur horizon of the Louvicourt project in northwestern Quebec, Aur Resources and Societe Miniere Louvem reported their large…
Noranda plans 10 holes on Glimmer bet
Noranda Exploration, a unit of Noranda (TSE), has completed eight diamond drill holes on Glimmer Resources'(VSE) joint venture gold property near Matheson, Ont., and is planning 10 more in the current…
Deak eases towns” fear of the future
The fear of becoming a mining ghost town has been put to rest in the northern Ontario communities of Virginiatown and Larder Lake. A recent deal between Deak Resources (TSE) and creditors of bankrupt …
Higher costs, lower output hurt HudBay
A combination of higher unit costs, employee bonuses and lower than expected copper production added up to a drop in fourth-quarter profits for Hudson Bay Mining & Smelting (TSE) and quarterly loss fo…