1992

A group of 14 Canadian mining companies have contributed a total of $192,000 to start up an exploration division within the Mining Industry Technology of Canada (MITEC). With research and development …

The first phase of a US$100-million modernization and expansion project was recently completed by Cyprus Minerals (NYSE) at its copper smelter in Miami, Ariz. Copper concentrate feed was loaded into t…

With the recent sale of its 50% interest in the Ivanhoe joint venture in Nevada for US$13.4 million, Galactic Resources (TSE) is a step closer to completing a restructuring of its assets. The company …

Having won environmental approval for its Pine Cove gold project in Newfoundland, NovaGold Resources (TSE) is preparing to raise $14 million to build a 1,500-ton-per-day vat leach operation. NovaGold …

A river conservation organization in the U.S., American Rivers, says the Tatshenshini-Alsek river system in northwestern British Columbia (and near Alaska), in the area of the Windy Craggy copper mini…

Always mindful of being an ambassador for the mining industry, Mark Rebagliati wastes no opportunity to communicate his belief that British Columbia’s explorationists and miners are the most environme…

There are some who may need to consult economists and pore over volumes of statistics to gauge the health of the economy. A faster way may be to examine the zinc price. About 46% of the metal is used …

After months of intense negotiations, a Mexican company owned 49% by Minerva Gold Mines (VSE) has emerged with an option agreement to purchase the La Conquista property located entirely within the bou…

Almost six months after taking over the reins at Madeleine Mines (TSE), representatives of Oklahoma-based Kaiser-Francis Oil have resolved all remaining charges pending against the Toronto company. Ma…

Recent drilling on the La Blanca property in the state of Chihuahua in Mexico has owner War Eagle Mining (VSE) optimistic ongoing work will prove up a large silver-gold deposit. Based on eight drill h…

Armed with funds from a recent private placement, Arauco is planning to accelerate exploration programs on the more developed properties which it has acquired in southern Chile. Funding for this work …

Proceeds of $18 million from the sale of its interest in Cominco (TSE) and Afton Mining boosted Metall Mining’s (TSE) earnings to $15.2 million (35 cents per share) in 1991 from $2.9 million in 1990. …