1992


Others’ Words (July 13, 1992)

Gold’s role as an industrial metal has grown significantly in the last five years, driven almost solely by demand for gold jewelry. Much of this growth has come from the newly industrializing nations …


METAL PRICES — FREE MARKET (July 06, 1992)

London Metal Exchange Spot closing prices in $US per tonne, except copper and lead (pounds sterling per tonne) Date June 29 June 26 June 25 June 24 Copper 1281-1282 1252-1253 1259-1260 1234-1236 Lead …


PEOPLE — BREAKWATER RESOURCES (July 06, 1992)

Russell Alley appointed president and chief operating officer; Roy Shipes appointed chairman and chief executive officer; Allen Palmiere, Robert Buchan and Eugene McBurney appointed directors.



B.C. mine rescue competitions attract 17 teams

Seventeen teams battled it out at the provincial mine rescue and first-aid competitions recently held at the Fernie ski hill in southeastern British Columbia. Westar Mining’s Greenhills operation edge…


EDITORIAL PAGE — Disclosure on diamonds

In the past three months, the market value of Dia Met Minerals has increased to $17 from $7; that of Aber Resources has gone from 25 cents to $2.25 and SouthernEra Resources has soared to over $2 from…


Westray hearing gets under way

An inquiry into the deadly explosion at the Westray coal mine opened June 29 with accusations from a union lawyer that the company and provincial government routinely ignored safety to boost productio…



TORONTO STOCK EXCHANGE INDICES (July 06, 1992)

June 29 June 26 June 25 June 24 High Low Composite”300″3375.82 3351.33 3338.55 3339.64 4009.47 3009.91 Metals&Minerals 3126.91 3076.31 3084.89 3101.83 3453.06 2502.63 Integrated Mines3339.93 3277.34 3…


PRODUCER PRICES (July 06, 1992)

ALUMINUM: MW U.S. market US58.25-59.00 cents per lb. (June 18, 1992). ANTIMONY: New York dealer US78-88 cents per lb. (June 11, 1992). BISMUTH: New York dealer US$2.35-2.70 per lb. (June 11, 1992). CA…


INSIDER TRADING — Alston exercises Rhonda options

Jan Alston, secretary-treasurer of Saskatchewan diamond explorer Rhonda Mining (ASE), stands to make a substantial profit after exercising options at a considerable discount to the recent market price…


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